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09-29-2017, 02:57 PM
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reel recommendation please
Im looking for reel recommendations for a new baitcaster. something comparable to a abu garcia ambassadeur (reel i need to replace, nothing but problems with the abu). looking for something reliable and casts well. $100-$120 range, and no freshwater reels. its going on a 7' shimano teramar, all around boat rod for fluke, casting light tackle for bass, tog etc. thanks in advance for the help!
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09-29-2017, 04:31 PM
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Re: reel recommendation please
Hi,
Have you looked at the AVET SX's Conventional .....has 14 lbs. of drag at full strike?.....Great Reel for Fluking, Stipers, etc....also, there's the SXJ... Regards, Tom
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09-30-2017, 03:48 AM
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Re: reel recommendation please
Spend a few bucks more get a Penn Fathom #12 ! I've been using these reels since they came out several years back own 6 in different sizes now they been excellent on all fronts . I own several,competitors reels some very costly but $ for $ these fathoms hard to beat ! I'm sure many sponsors carry them u should give them a hard look !
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09-30-2017, 05:55 PM
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Re: reel recommendation please
Your gonna be limited for a decent baitcaster around 100bucks. Here are the ones I use and recommend:
Quantum Accurist 100 Quantum Energy PT Avet SXJ Non-MC (doesn't have levelwind) Daiwa Lexa 300H Shimano Tranx 300A (way over your budget but def worth the look) **Each of the above need a power handle upgrade from Jigging World to turn them into Monsters!**
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#5
10-04-2017, 11:58 PM
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Re: reel recommendation please
Does anyone have any experience with the Shimano Calcutta 400? Im looking for a level wind reel preferably
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10-05-2017, 05:41 AM
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Re: reel recommendation please
Penn fathom with a levelwind is a well built reel.
would go with it it in a 15 size if doing mostly fluke fishing. if doing more bass I would step it up to a 20
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10-05-2017, 05:57 AM
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Re: reel recommendation please
I've owned several Calcuttas, they are were work horses but that design has to be going on 20 years old now. @ $240 there are newer, less clunky and lighter weight low profile choices out there with cast control and infinite anti reverse that are way better for casting and are going to feel a lot better....
If level wind is a must @ $240, the Daiwa Lexa would be a much better choice in my opinion.
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Last edited by Gerry Zagorski; 10-05-2017 at 06:26 AM..
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