baitcast reels

[scott davis]

guys looking at baitcast reels,cant go back to work yet this getting is getting old,i have dawias thinking about shimano.what is a good around reel 6:3:1 or 7:1 .joe didnt forget.throw suggestions out. scott davis

[bassmanMH]

Curado's are decent, Also REVO's are getting good reviews although I don't own any. For Budget concerns.....BPS Johny Morris Reels aren't bad

[Don C]

Pflueger   

[TAGMAN]

I picked up a new pflueger last year and it's reel nice. Iv'e got daiwas that are 10 years old and still working great.

[Joe Spinello]

Scott, no worries.  I like the older shimano corados. I have a bunch of the new ones and don't LOVE them. But they are alright.  ABU Garcia is really producing some nice stuff lately.  I personally avoid all quantum, some people swear by them, I've just had bad experiences.

 I guess it really depends on how much you want to spend VS what your looking to get out of your reel.  Light weight? line cap? big spool? small spool? etc...  One of the best reels I've ever owned was a under $149 bucks. I've never bought a reel without putting it on a rod and getting the feel for it first.  I recommend doing that if you're unsure what brand to buy.

[scott davis]

going to stick with what i have and know, thanks for the input.just going to oil and grease them and go from there.going to docs next week see what happens need another boat.so need to get back to work soon. thanks guys see you all soon, scott

[Chris Hoffman]

Scott, no worries.  I like the older shimano corados. I have a bunch of the new ones and don't LOVE them. But they are alright.  ABU Garcia is really producing some nice stuff lately.  I personally avoid all quantum, some people swear by them, I've just had bad experiences.

 I guess it really depends on how much you want to spend VS what your looking to get out of your reel.  Light weight? line cap? big spool? small spool? etc...  One of the best reels I've ever owned was a under $149 bucks. I've never bought a reel without putting it on a rod and getting the feel for it first.  I recommend doing that if you're unsure what brand to buy.

Joe if they are curado 200e I will be interested in buying some off of you.

[Chris Hoffman]

Scott - I hope you get back on your feet soon buddy!  Not sure yet but I am kicking around the idea of selling my '11 zx190. about 26k, I added the Hb 898 SI also the transducer shield and saver mount for the SI transducer and Y cable to switch to the gelled in transducer for better readouts while on plane.  It has at or under 20 hrs on motor and the required services were done on time by Irwin Marine?  They also winterized it.  I have them service my boats!