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Swimbait Reel

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:10 pm
by sb10410
Looking for a reel to handle Huddleston Bluegills, jigs, frog, and occasionally a 6 inch Hudd. Price:$100-$350

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:28 pm
by stingray23
How about a Shimano Calcutta B series?

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 1:59 pm
by marin12
Daiwa Tatula HD Custom JDM

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:54 am
by big_gee
Tatula HD

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:46 am
by mark poulson
A light 200 series, so you have enough line capacity, but it's not an anchor.
Lew's BB2 is on sale at TW:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_BB2 ... e-PWB.html

All they have left are left handed reels, but you can see the specs, and can find a righty online somewhere if that's what you need.

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:48 pm
by Hunter_Pro48
Yeah those aren't big lures so a 200 size reel would do the job. Zillion HD would be a good option because of its 100mm handle size

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:43 pm
by Jdmbiggie
og daiwa zillion

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:21 pm
by mickeyfin
I use Shimano Curado's for swimbaits. The 200 & 300 series are very good. Smooth as silk, castes well and has pretty good stopping power. Practically maintenance free, just rinse and add a drop of oil to a few key locations.
YMMV

go gettum!
Mick

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:27 am
by earthworm77
A Curado would be fine for those.

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:59 pm
by Cristo
+1 on 200 series curados. Had a scorpion version that handled baits well in the categories you stated.

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:03 pm
by jwfflipper14
OG Zillion or any of the Tatulas or New Zillions
Jeff

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:42 am
by Montanaro
Tatula hd

Its 200 size with 100mm handle, immense drag, and deeper spool

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:56 am
by stingray23
Whats the difference between the tatula HD and tatula HD custom(besides the custom being JDM)?

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:03 am
by TommyG
Revo Beast, good bang for the $

Re: Swimbait Reel

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:32 pm
by BRONZEBACK32
Shimano curado 300