Finesse Baitcaster

Tavery5 · 07-01-11, 10:59 AM

If you have any interest in a finesse style baitcast reel, now may be the time to purchase one of these. The Shimano 50/51E is a good finesse reel and at this price would be a tough deal to beat.

http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com.../result/?q=cu5

WaffleJaw · 07-01-11, 11:35 AM

That's the cheapest Ive seen em yet!
I have a Pro-lite Ive haven't used yet,but thats a great deal!

Jrob78 · 07-01-11, 12:39 PM

That is a great deal on a really good finesse reel!

Bender · 07-01-11, 10:43 PM

Wow, that is an awesome price. I've been using a BPS Carbonlite this year and it has been pretty good but I have wanted to get a 51E. My friend is using one for finesse jigs and loves it.

Bassboss · 07-01-11, 11:45 PM

WOW! Very good price, I haven't heard to much about them being "finesse" baitcasters, like a pixy being able to cast a weightless 4" finesse worm. But at that price...

BigBassin144 · 07-02-11, 12:25 AM

I almost want one at that price to test head-to-head against my Sol...

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Tavery5 · 07-02-11, 12:29 AM

I have casted both the 50E and the Sol, they both had upgraded spool bearings, and we casted the same bait on both, I can honestly say that there was very little if any difference in casting distance , everything else was just a matter of personal preference. Just for the record, we were casting a 1/16th oz jig between 35-40 yards on both of these reels.

Jrob78 · 07-02-11, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tavery5

I have casted both the 50E and the Sol, they both had upgraded spool bearings, and we casted the same bait on both, I can honestly say that there was very little if any difference in casting distance , everything else was just a matter of personal preference. Just for the record, we were casting a 1/16th oz jig between 35-40 yards on both of these reels.

I agree with that statement. Casting such a light weight, the rods the 2 reels were mounted on made more difference than anything else. The 50E is a fantastic finesse reel, every bit as effective as the Sol.

BigBassin144 · 07-02-11, 12:39 AM

You guys are probably right. Besides, the Sol fits my hand like a glove and I need to save my money, lol. Lots of new reels coming out after ICAST!

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boloson · 07-07-11, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrob78

Casting such a light weight, the rods the 2 reels were mounted on made more difference than anything else. The 50E is a fantastic finesse reel, every bit as effective as the Sol.

With that being said, what rod would complimented the 50e? I was looking at the shimano crucials or gloomis. Never held a gloomis & don't really know their line up but i really like how the crucial felt. Suggestions?

Bassboss · 07-07-11, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by boloson

With that being said, what rod would complimented the 50e? I was looking at the shimano crucials or gloomis. Never held a gloomis & don't really know their line up but i really like how the crucial felt. Suggestions?

Something with a light tip, and that will load up and be able to cast light bait well. Without having fished any of them, I think the loomis DSR820C looks like a great rod on paper to match with a finesse baitcaster.

Raul · 07-07-11, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by boloson

With that being said, what rod would complimented the 50e? I was looking at the shimano crucials or gloomis. Never held a gloomis & don't really know their line up but i really like how the crucial felt. Suggestions?

If you want to go GLoomis the perfect rod you want for that reel is: CR722( 6') /MBR782C (6'6" ) IMX.

justbassin4fun · 07-07-11, 06:00 PM

Bummer all sold out! Don't forget to register with them to get a $25 ecoupon! CU200E7 for less than $125.00 :-)

BigBassin144 · 07-07-11, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Raul

If you want to go GLoomis the perfect rod you want for that reel is: CR722( 6') /MBR782C (6'6" ) IMX.

x2 on the MBR782C. Makes a great pair for the Sol, although I have my Sol on a 7' MH F. That's not a rod that lets the Sol shine though...

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boloson · 07-08-11, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by justbassin4fun

Bummer all sold out! Don't forget to register with them to get a $25 ecoupon! CU200E7 for less than $125.00 :-)

i called them yesterday & they have the 50's in stock. they just didnt update their site yet.

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

x2 on the MBR782C. Makes a great pair for the Sol, although I have my Sol on a 7' MH F. That's not a rod that lets the Sol shine though...

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ill check it out. what JDM rods do u guys recommend for the 50e?

BigBassin144 · 07-08-11, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by boloson

ill check it out. what JDM rods do u guys recommend for the 50e?

I'm not too big into the JDM rods, but Hi's Tacklebox carries the Megabass Orochi rods. From looking at the specs, I'd say the Orochi RattleViper Technical Game Rod would work good with a Sol/50E. Really anything in the 6-6"-7' and ML to M range should work. Length is your preference, and choose a ML or M depending on what you want to throw with the reel.

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RayC · 07-16-11, 07:34 AM

Best ultra casting reel imho is the super tuned Pixy (Pixilla) paired with a MBR782 GLX rod like this.

07-01-11, 10:59 AM	#1
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	Finesse Baitcaster If you have any interest in a finesse style baitcast reel, now may be the time to purchase one of these. The Shimano 50/51E is a good finesse reel and at this price would be a tough deal to beat. http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com.../result/?q=cu5 __________________ They call me Ishmael

07-01-11, 11:35 AM	#2
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	That's the cheapest Ive seen em yet! I have a Pro-lite Ive haven't used yet,but thats a great deal! __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

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Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	That is a great deal on a really good finesse reel! __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

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Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	WOW! Very good price, I haven't heard to much about them being "finesse" baitcasters, like a pixy being able to cast a weightless 4" finesse worm. But at that price... __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

07-02-11, 12:25 AM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I almost want one at that price to test head-to-head against my Sol... BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-01-11, 10:43 PM	#4
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Wow, that is an awesome price. I've been using a BPS Carbonlite this year and it has been pretty good but I have wanted to get a 51E. My friend is using one for finesse jigs and loves it.

07-02-11, 12:29 AM	#7
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	I have casted both the 50E and the Sol, they both had upgraded spool bearings, and we casted the same bait on both, I can honestly say that there was very little if any difference in casting distance , everything else was just a matter of personal preference. Just for the record, we were casting a 1/16th oz jig between 35-40 yards on both of these reels. __________________ They call me Ishmael

07-02-11, 12:39 AM	#9
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	You guys are probably right. Besides, the Sol fits my hand like a glove and I need to save my money, lol. Lots of new reels coming out after ICAST! BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-07-11, 06:00 PM	#13
justbassin4fun BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 46	Bummer all sold out! Don't forget to register with them to get a $25 ecoupon! CU200E7 for less than $125.00 :-)

07-16-11, 07:34 AM	#17
RayC BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staten Island, Ny Posts: 15	Best ultra casting reel imho is the super tuned Pixy (Pixilla) paired with a MBR782 GLX rod like this.

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