12-03-04, 05:41 AM | #1 |
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Baitcaster question
Hi guys
I would like to import a reel (export from where your sitting ;D ) I am thinking about one of the following http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse or http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...mCat=CROSSSELL Could someone please give me some comment on the reels? Which is the best or should I go for something else. I have not seen either of those over here, and the equivalent reels will be about $200 in SA Thanks a lot! |
12-03-04, 08:28 AM | #2 |
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Re: Baitcaster question
Based on what I read, if you are wanted to use some lighter baits, I would go with the first one, easier to keep from backlashing, if you are throwing some heavier baits, go with the second one, since it's has a little less drag on casting with the 8 ballbearing system. But more chance of backlashing. I would also get the 6:2:1 gearing, since I can always slow down the speed of retrieve, but you can never increase it, but then again if I was using it for Plastics, I might get the lower gear ratio, just to keep from retieving to fast, now after that has been said, I'm still lousy with a baitcaster, but I'm getting better each time out So my opinion on em probably isn't worth the time to read this post
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12-03-04, 08:30 AM | #3 |
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Re: Baitcaster question
I got the Quantum, And about 3 others. One has lasted 11 years.
This would be a good choice, But just my opinion. ;D Robby. |
12-03-04, 10:31 AM | #4 |
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Re: Baitcaster question
The Quantum reels may be good, but I use the PT Series. Appx.160.00 $. Same looking reels but better quality.
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12-03-04, 07:38 PM | #5 |
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Re: Baitcaster question
go with the van dam reels .
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12-09-04, 09:19 AM | #6 |
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Re: Baitcaster question
Sorry for my late reply,
Thanks a lot guys! Nice to get fast honest reply's to a question |
12-09-04, 04:28 PM | #7 |
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Re: Baitcaster question
Zook,
There the (cheap) or rather less expensive reels that you can buy at Wal-Mart. Go ahead and get the 160.00 reel. |
12-13-04, 09:14 PM | #8 |
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Re: Baitcaster question
How about a Curado? Great reel at a decent price. I stay away from those BPS reels, never had any luck with them.
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12-22-04, 06:26 PM | #9 |
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Re: Baitcaster question
Earthworm, I had very good luck with Bass Pro shop reels, and hate shimano reels .The only good luck I have had with Shimano's is that they are easy to sell. P N J
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12-22-04, 07:13 PM | #10 |
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Re: Baitcaster question
I hate Shimano too! lol They are too foreign for me... I have a Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier, and it works like a charm.
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