That time of the year again, new casting reel!

[JFB]

Im in the market for a new casting reel, Im heading over to gander mountain on fridayto get it. Im going to use this reel for the pond bass that can grow over seven pounds! Its going to have to be versatile because I don't feel like lugging multiple combos 5 blocks.

This reel must.....

......Be compact, I have small hands.

......Fit the bill of $150

......be able to cast everything from weightless worms to crankbaits, to spinnerbaits, to topwater and minnowbait

I've had my eye on a few


Shimano Citica D



Quantum Accurist 500PT



Shimano Cardiff 100A



Pflueger Purist



Will be paired up with undecided 7" medium action rod

Thanks for your help

[kbookert]

You can move up to the Pflueger President and be under the $150.

[Nitroman77]

"Be compact, I have small hands. " none of those reels are compact. I have small hands and after getting the scorpion im gettin rid of my curados cue to there size. Scorpion is a GREAT reel and will do all you ask from it. BUT out of those reels id go with the Citica or accurissssst.

[D.R.]

You cannot go wrong with the Citica. They are smooth.

D.R.

[fishnguy]

the bps catalog outlet store in springfield missouri had a left handed daiwa fuego for $115. regular 229.95. they said it was brought back but has never been used. this is one great buy. i have the fuego and it's one awsome reel. the pfluegers are good to. i have the trion and the president and you can't go wrong with either of these reels. but if i was you i would call the bps catalog outlet store to see if they still have it. hope this helps.

[Boonethelunkerlander]

i would go with the quantum, the new shimano are just that new and un proven, but hey go with what you want

[mhood]

James, it sounds to me like you are describing a Scorpion 1000. IMHO, it would be perfect for you.

[murphy]

As mentioned above, I recommend the Scorp 1k also but I know you said you're going over to Gander Mt.

Unless you have a coupon and can't wait, I would order from profishing.net or Brooklyn Billy

[cwen]

Scorpion $151.00 on profishing.net

[Nitroman77]

Bill im sure can get it cheaper than that for ya young man. Just email him or shoot him a PM!

[JFB]

One of two things will happen on friday


Buy the reel and wait and buy a rod
or
Gander wont have the reel i want and I will buy the rod, and then buy the reel later

[JFB]

I bought the citica 200DPV today, I can already tell that it is going to be awesome

[Nitroman77]

Nice let us know how you like It post some pics of it if you can!

[JFB]

The new toy!

Shimano Citica 200DPV

[Nitroman77]

Man where did your hand go in that second PIC! Man that thing is a beast. Nah thats a great reel you got there and NOW GET OUT AND USE IT! Let us know how you like it.