What kind of baitbaster to buy?

BassAssassin12 · 07-24-05, 08:55 PM

Its about time for me to buy a new reel. I think you can feel more with an open faced but for some reason i love baitcastors. I had a Daiwa that i bought years ago for around $60, its about had it, i want another baitcastor and i dont want to spend over $100. I have tried the Browning Medallion and i think thats what i will get unless anyone has other suggestions of something better for cheap.

PowerBass · 07-24-05, 08:59 PM

http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...7773#post67773

this is what Justin Case or PNJ is selling, they are great reels and great prices!

flippin4it · 07-24-05, 09:47 PM

Buy a Pfluger Trion,This is a great reel for the price. Also try to remember that you get what you pay for.I've owned cheapies in the past and will never do so again.

flippin4it

Skeeter · 07-25-05, 12:14 AM

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...331&id=0017588

try one of these. Very smooth. I also use the shimano curados. It's not quite as nice as these but very close.

Skeeter

Raul · 07-25-05, 11:21 AM

The Daiwa Procaster 6+1 is a very nice reel for 70 dollars, you can read this review about it:

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdaiwaprocaster.html

BassAssassin12 · 07-25-05, 02:04 PM

thanks guys, these are all great reels for the price, now i just need to choose one, thanks for your input

texasnitro · 07-25-05, 03:23 PM

get a shimano curado or im not sure if this is a baitcaster but a shimano callcuta is a super buy. or if u want a lil cheaper u should get a quantom pt accurist

Justin Case · 07-25-05, 05:00 PM

Bassassassin, I have a Procaster 6+1 like new for $45.00 shipped, and I just got a Pflueger low profile Trion in, its in excellent condition, $60.00 shipped.Instant message me if your interested.If you not interested in these reels,but got another reel in mind, but have some unanswered questions about the reel, I will try my best to help you.I deal in alot of reels and do reel repair for the local bass clubs, so I most likely have seen it, but not always.

P N J

HulaPopr · 07-25-05, 05:07 PM

BUy a BPS Extreme, thats all you need to know.

dodgeguy · 07-25-05, 09:45 PM

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...331&hasJS=true

my favorite

or
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...331&hasJS=true

both great reels.especially for the $!!!!

IL.bassin36 · 07-25-05, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin Case

Bassassassin, I have a Procaster 6+1 like new for $45.00 shipped, and I just got a Pflueger low profile Trion in, its in excellent condition, $60.00 shipped.Instant message me if your interested.If you not interested in these reels,but got another reel in mind, but have some unanswered questions about the reel, I will try my best to help you.I deal in alot of reels and do reel repair for the local bass clubs, so I most likely have seen it, but not always.

P N J

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Hef · 07-26-05, 11:33 AM

Bass pro has an online sale on their Quantum AC500PT for $49. I have one of those reels and I'm about to p/u another. Its a dang good reel and for $49 you can't find a better reel.

dts · 07-27-05, 09:28 AM

Put some money out and get what you like. Other wise you will kick yourself for it.

rrw4258 · 07-27-05, 04:23 PM

How is the Shakespeare Caterea Reel? It sells at Wal - Mart for like 35 to 40 bucks adn it has a gear ration of 5.1 to 1!

islandbass · 07-28-05, 03:45 AM

I just picked a Pflueger Trion for $79.00 (normally $99.00).

I am an SF Curado user and that is my benchmark when it comes to baitcasters and the Trion is giving you a lot of reel for the money.

I'll admit I had my doubts at first, but for that price I just couldn't say no. Fotunately, it casts magnificently and pitches beautifully.

I still give the edge to the Curado but the Trion is a decent and practical choice for the budget minded (like me!)

-islandbass

PowerBass · 07-28-05, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rrw4258

How is the Shakespeare Caterea Reel? It sells at Wal - Mart for like 35 to 40 bucks adn it has a gear ration of 5.1 to 1!

Dont get it! It is a crappy reel! Low bearing count. For the same money you can own a Rhino RBC 300 Baitcaster. The strongest reel I have used to date!

bassthumb32 · 07-28-05, 10:27 AM

I Am A Firm Believer That If You Can Find A Really Nice Used Rod And Reel Combo Or Just A Reel, That That Is The Best Way To Go. Thats How I Started Out. And I Still Have A Few Of Them And Will Never Give Them Up. If You Ask Me Thats The Best Way To Go.

07-24-05, 08:55 PM	#1
BassAssassin12 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bear Creek, NC Posts: 3	What kind of baitbaster to buy? Its about time for me to buy a new reel. I think you can feel more with an open faced but for some reason i love baitcastors. I had a Daiwa that i bought years ago for around $60, its about had it, i want another baitcastor and i dont want to spend over $100. I have tried the Browning Medallion and i think thats what i will get unless anyone has other suggestions of something better for cheap.

07-24-05, 08:59 PM	#2
PowerBass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,638	http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...7773#post67773 this is what Justin Case or PNJ is selling, they are great reels and great prices! __________________ fivealivebassmasters.com

07-24-05, 09:47 PM	#3
flippin4it BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 483	Buy a Pfluger Trion,This is a great reel for the price. Also try to remember that you get what you pay for.I've owned cheapies in the past and will never do so again. flippin4it __________________ Ex-biker,Hell raiser and Dragracer. Now I have totally lost my mind, so bass fishing it is!!!!

07-25-05, 05:00 PM	#8
Justin Case BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bath, NY Posts: 70	Bassassassin, I have a Procaster 6+1 like new for $45.00 shipped, and I just got a Pflueger low profile Trion in, its in excellent condition, $60.00 shipped.Instant message me if your interested.If you not interested in these reels,but got another reel in mind, but have some unanswered questions about the reel, I will try my best to help you.I deal in alot of reels and do reel repair for the local bass clubs, so I most likely have seen it, but not always. P N J __________________ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxx

07-25-05, 05:07 PM	#9
HulaPopr BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,282	BUy a BPS Extreme, thats all you need to know. __________________ Orland, FL To do list: catch a bass on a c-rig catch a bass on a swimbait

07-25-05, 12:14 AM	#4
Skeeter BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: washington Posts: 284	http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...331&id=0017588 try one of these. Very smooth. I also use the shimano curados. It's not quite as nice as these but very close. Skeeter

07-25-05, 11:21 AM	#5
Raul BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,030	The Daiwa Procaster 6+1 is a very nice reel for 70 dollars, you can read this review about it: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewdaiwaprocaster.html

07-25-05, 02:04 PM	#6
BassAssassin12 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bear Creek, NC Posts: 3	thanks guys, these are all great reels for the price, now i just need to choose one, thanks for your input

07-25-05, 03:23 PM	#7
texasnitro BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houston texas Posts: 129	get a shimano curado or im not sure if this is a baitcaster but a shimano callcuta is a super buy. or if u want a lil cheaper u should get a quantom pt accurist

07-25-05, 09:45 PM	#10
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...331&hasJS=true my favorite or http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...331&hasJS=true both great reels.especially for the $!!!! __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

07-26-05, 11:33 AM	#12
Hef BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 565	Bass pro has an online sale on their Quantum AC500PT for $49. I have one of those reels and I'm about to p/u another. Its a dang good reel and for $49 you can't find a better reel. __________________ U.S. Navy "The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his" - Gen Patton

07-27-05, 09:28 AM	#13
dts BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Japan Posts: 22	Put some money out and get what you like. Other wise you will kick yourself for it.

07-27-05, 04:23 PM	#14
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	How is the Shakespeare Caterea Reel? It sells at Wal - Mart for like 35 to 40 bucks adn it has a gear ration of 5.1 to 1! __________________ Never Give Up!

07-28-05, 03:45 AM	#15
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	I just picked a Pflueger Trion for $79.00 (normally $99.00). I am an SF Curado user and that is my benchmark when it comes to baitcasters and the Trion is giving you a lot of reel for the money. I'll admit I had my doubts at first, but for that price I just couldn't say no. Fotunately, it casts magnificently and pitches beautifully. I still give the edge to the Curado but the Trion is a decent and practical choice for the budget minded (like me!) -islandbass __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

07-28-05, 10:27 AM	#17
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	I Am A Firm Believer That If You Can Find A Really Nice Used Rod And Reel Combo Or Just A Reel, That That Is The Best Way To Go. Thats How I Started Out. And I Still Have A Few Of Them And Will Never Give Them Up. If You Ask Me Thats The Best Way To Go. __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

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