reel for light crankbaits
reel for light crankbaits
I am looking for 2 good reels to throw light Crankbaits on. I am having a problem throwing them with my Revo SX's, and would like to replace them. I was looking at the new Diawa Advantage super tuned, but not sure if they will throw light baits well. Thanks!!
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Re: reel for light crankbaits
I dont have one yet, but ask around and I will bet that the conquest 50/51 would be the choice pick for light cranks. Right now, my 50mg is the perfect little reel for light cranks and most other situations other than deep divers and frogs.
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Re: reel for light crankbaits
Scorpion 1000
Scorpion MG
Alphas Ito-ai
Pixy
Conquest 50
All from $ to more $$$ in range and will throw light baits with pretty good ease.
Scorpion MG
Alphas Ito-ai
Pixy
Conquest 50
All from $ to more $$$ in range and will throw light baits with pretty good ease.
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Re: reel for light crankbaits
Chronarch Mg
Curado 100
Sol
Are also good light crank casters.
Curado 100
Sol
Are also good light crank casters.
Re: reel for light crankbaits
For the really small or lightweight cranks I use a Scorpion 1000 with 5:1 gear set + bearing supported handle + ABEC 7 spool bearings...
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Re: reel for light crankbaits
Depending on your price range, here's a few of the better options for light cranks(IMO):
1) Conquest 50
2) Scorpion 1000
3) Chronarch 50Mg
4) Curado 100
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1) Conquest 50
2) Scorpion 1000
3) Chronarch 50Mg
4) Curado 100
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Re: reel for light crankbaits
OK, here comes the stuck record:
...Pixilla...click...Pixilla...click...Pixilla...click...Pixilla...click...etc...
...Pixilla...click...Pixilla...click...Pixilla...click...Pixilla...click...etc...
ORANGE Reels Rule!!!
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Re: reel for light crankbaits
I am a huge fan of the Daiwa Alphas.
I have both the ito ai version and the normal purple version. They are excellent reels that can cast a crank extremely well.
They are made even better with D.R.'s wonderful drag and spool bearing upgrades.
I have both the ito ai version and the normal purple version. They are excellent reels that can cast a crank extremely well.
They are made even better with D.R.'s wonderful drag and spool bearing upgrades.
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Re: reel for light crankbaits
How does one get those gears in a Scorpion? Do you have to have a donor reel?SLM wrote:For the really small or lightweight cranks I use a Scorpion 1000 with 5:1 gear set + bearing supported handle + ABEC 7 spool bearings...
I use an Advantage P series, it does well for me, it really depends on how light you're talking, as my Revo really stinks for anything below 3/8. It can do it, I suppose, I just don't.
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Re: reel for light crankbaits
chronarch 50 mg or mg7
Re: reel for light crankbaits
I'm thinking of getting the yumeya shallow spool for the 07 Met Mg to use for light crankbaits.
http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/cat/detail.asp?k=18055
It's only 10.9g so it should cast light cranks fairly well. And I'm not too worried about line cap for light crankbaits anyway. The pic doesn't show the SVS on it, but I've been told it comes with it.
Or I'll wait for the ZPI spool to come out next month for the 07 Met Mg.
http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/cat/detail.asp?k=18055
It's only 10.9g so it should cast light cranks fairly well. And I'm not too worried about line cap for light crankbaits anyway. The pic doesn't show the SVS on it, but I've been told it comes with it.
Or I'll wait for the ZPI spool to come out next month for the 07 Met Mg.
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Re: reel for light crankbaits
Call up Shimano and order the 5:1 gear set from the previous version Calais 200 (CL200-5)dampeoples wrote:How does one get those gears in a Scorpion? Do you have to have a donor reel?
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Re: reel for light crankbaits
I'm a low profile reel guy, so here's my list:
Scorpion 1000
Scorpion 1000MG
Chronarch 50MG
Curado 100B
Curado 100D
Alphas 103
Alphas ito 103
Pixy
Pflueger Summit
Scorpion 1000
Scorpion 1000MG
Chronarch 50MG
Curado 100B
Curado 100D
Alphas 103
Alphas ito 103
Pixy
Pflueger Summit
Re: reel for light crankbaits
Nice list guys...gotta add these for me:
TDZ, CVZ 103/105, Luna 103, Calais 100/Antares AR, TDX (US and JDM), Morrum 1600/3600 SX (can be found relatively cheap), Millionaire CVX 103, Calcutta DC100/Conquest 100.
Now, for the $150 range: Find a Millionaire CVX 103, Morrum SX 1600/3600, Curado 100, TDX (HSDF if possible for US or JDM used) and even the original Scorpion 1000 (Which BTW can be had now for around $160-$170!!). I like all of these myself, better than Diawa's Advantage.
Good luck!
TDZ, CVZ 103/105, Luna 103, Calais 100/Antares AR, TDX (US and JDM), Morrum 1600/3600 SX (can be found relatively cheap), Millionaire CVX 103, Calcutta DC100/Conquest 100.
Now, for the $150 range: Find a Millionaire CVX 103, Morrum SX 1600/3600, Curado 100, TDX (HSDF if possible for US or JDM used) and even the original Scorpion 1000 (Which BTW can be had now for around $160-$170!!). I like all of these myself, better than Diawa's Advantage.
Good luck!
Re: reel for light crankbaits
Thanks for all the info. I may give the scorpions a try, but really like the round reels for crankbaits. If you know of anyone with some for sale or that would like to trade for some revo SX or Quantum Energy let me know. Thanks again!!