Shimano Callisto or Shaw Grigsby Series Baitcasters?

fish4942 · 10-24-09, 02:47 AM

Yes, the tackle monkey is going to win one last time before the snow arrives. I'm debaiting because I want to jump into the Shimano world. Even though this reel is entry-level, I have a couple of entry-level Quantums and want to try something different. But the Shaw Grigsby reel is nice and it has 6 bearings compaired to 2 for the Shimano. Obviously there's a big price difference, but I wanted to get some opinions and thoughts.

BigBassin144 · 10-24-09, 08:46 AM

I wasn't a huge fan of the new Citica, so I wouldn't recommend a Shimano cheaper than that... I've never used a quantum reel, so I can't help you there either.

But in the $50 price range, here would be my first pick.

Daiwa Strikeforce H

I've used a couple lower end Daiwa, and I think they make the best reels in the lower price ranges (and the upper ones for that matter, lol)

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10-24-09, 02:47 AM	#1
fish4942 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 181	Shimano Callisto or Shaw Grigsby Series Baitcasters? Yes, the tackle monkey is going to win one last time before the snow arrives. I'm debaiting because I want to jump into the Shimano world. Even though this reel is entry-level, I have a couple of entry-level Quantums and want to try something different. But the Shaw Grigsby reel is nice and it has 6 bearings compaired to 2 for the Shimano. Obviously there's a big price difference, but I wanted to get some opinions and thoughts.

10-24-09, 08:46 AM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I wasn't a huge fan of the new Citica, so I wouldn't recommend a Shimano cheaper than that... I've never used a quantum reel, so I can't help you there either. But in the $50 price range, here would be my first pick. Daiwa Strikeforce H I've used a couple lower end Daiwa, and I think they make the best reels in the lower price ranges (and the upper ones for that matter, lol) BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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