Need a new Baitcasting Reel... "Help"

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Need a new Baitcasting Reel... "Help"

Post by Smallmouth » Sat Mar 25, 2006 3:06 pm

I am looking for a new low-profile baitcasting reel. I wan't to spend under $150. It will be used for throwing spinner baits, jerkbaits, crankbaits, top-water and will double for light line trolling. I will be catching Bass, Pike, Walleye and Lake Trout with it. Please give me your suggestions for the best "bang for buck"!!! Thanks
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Re: Need a new Baitcasting Reel... "Help"

Post by sunnyjim » Sat Mar 25, 2006 3:13 pm

read my post curado200d . If you have to borrow 50 bucks and get shimano 200 or 100!!
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Re: Need a new Baitcasting Reel... "Help"

Post by Mizmo » Sat Mar 25, 2006 3:34 pm

Okuma VS200 is a product to look into...

and the Team Daiwa Advantage 153HST super tuned...

both are sweet reels and will give you what you are looking for in that price range.

VS200 around @ $119.00
TDA 153HST @ 149.00

last i checked...

Good luck.
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Re: Need a new Baitcasting Reel... "Help"

Post by mhood » Sat Mar 25, 2006 5:57 pm

It seems like I've said this 1000 times...Shimano Scorpion 1000. :D
ORANGE Reels Rule!!!
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Re: Need a new Baitcasting Reel... "Help"

Post by daleo » Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:19 pm

Yo smallmouth, sounds like you want something with some drag to it. I've been looking also and I'm pretty much sold on the Shimano Citica w/ the Dartanium drag and if it casts anything like the old Curado SF's it should be well worth the $120.
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Re: Need a new Baitcasting Reel... "Help"

Post by D.R. » Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:22 pm

Best bang for the buck under $150.00 = Shimano Citica $119.99. A great reel for any price.

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Re: Need a new Baitcasting Reel... "Help"

Post by K-DOGG » Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:00 pm

A no brainer, Pflueger President and it retails for $129.99. I have two and it is clearly the best reel I have for throwing spinnerbaits, crankbaits and buzzbaits. :D
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Re: Need a new Baitcasting Reel... "Help"

Post by Wildcard » Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:15 pm

I have a Daiwa 153HSTL and love it. It has a fast retrieve and good drag.
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Re: Need a new Baitcasting Reel... "Help"

Post by Boonethelunkerlander » Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:18 am

lol yes mhood is correct SHIMANO SCORPION, the best reel for the money ever made, they are awesome get one you will be VERY happy
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