Reels under $250

[Kevinpagan]

I'm going to be buying 2 new reels this month. I already plan on buying one of the new 200E7 Curados.....but I need suggestions for the 2nd. I would like it to be under $250 (and preferably under $200 if at all possible).

I haven't bought any new baitcasters in several years.....and I am typically a hard-core Shimano fan, but I am open to new ideas.

Thanks

[jdw174]

Curados are typically selling for $179 in catalogs.

[dizzy_ghs]

I've got two Revo's, a STX and a SX, I really like them both and they are under $200.

[xr650jkallen]

ive got two revos also an s and a premier and i love them both the premier will cast to the moon and the s will do close to the same but youve gotta work your thumb a little more on the s the premier will pretty much cast itself if setup properly. i bought the s from basspro for 99 bucks and the premier off ebay new for 225 shipped

[Bender]

I have almost all Shimanos (8 Curados + others) and really like them. I've tried some other reels and the only one that I have that is close, if not better, is the new Lew's Tournament Pro Speed Spool. I've only used it about 10-15 times so I can't vouch for durability yet, but it is smooth and casts well. Outside of Shimano that would be my only recommendation.

[Imgoodatwhatido]

i really like the pfleuger patriarchs

[CamG]

Originally Posted by Bender

I have almost all Shimanos (8 Curados + others) and really like them. I've tried some other reels and the only one that I have that is close, if not better, is the new Lew's Tournament Pro Speed Spool. I've only used it about 10-15 times so I can't vouch for durability yet, but it is smooth and casts well. Outside of Shimano that would be my only recommendation.

Good suggestion!

[WaffleJaw]

Originally Posted by Kevinpagan

I'm going to be buying 2 new reels this month. I already plan on buying one of the new 200E7 Curados.....but I need suggestions for the 2nd. I would like it to be under $250 (and preferably under $200 if at all possible).

I haven't bought any new baitcasters in several years.....and I am typically a hard-core Shimano fan, but I am open to new ideas.

Thanks

Either spam,or copy and paste

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/...reel_under_250

[CamG]

Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

Either spam,or copy and paste

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/...reel_under_250

Nice observation! Most likely spam.

[xr650jkallen]

i almost bought the lews reel also but i figured id wait till next spring to see if its gonna hold up tackle tour gave it really high reviews i also really like the quantum smoke but mainly for looks lol but it is performance tuned and already lubed with hot sauce so it may be great

[3dkicker]

Before recommending anything what rod are you looking to match the reel up with? And what type of fishing are you doing? Cranking? Flipping?

[BigBurlyBass]

Quantums, smoke, energy, and I think the tour edition is about 250. I bought the energy, man that is a great reel it is super smooth it looks AWESOME casts very well, I love everything about it I highly recommend it, I got mine on ebay for 160$

[everettvet]

I bought a lew's speed spool reel a month or two ago. I love it. For less that $100, I don't think you can beat it.

[BigBassin144]

Find a Daiwa Zillion under $250 on ebay. You'll love it. If I could afford them, I'd probably be fishing nearly all Zillions.

BB

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by Bender

I have almost all Shimanos (8 Curados + others) and really like them. I've tried some other reels and the only one that I have that is close, if not better, is the new Lew's Tournament Pro Speed Spool. I've only used it about 10-15 times so I can't vouch for durability yet, but it is smooth and casts well. Outside of Shimano that would be my only recommendation.

This is spot on.