Bassin_mizzou

Thanks for the input guys. I was all set to go ahead and get the Curado until I saw the Zillions for sale in the flea market section for $180. From retail prices this seems like a superior reel to the Curado, but is it that much better? While the zillions appear to be in excellent condition, should I buy a used zillion over a new Curado? And since this will really be my only reel for pretty much everything will it be as sufficient of an all around reel as the Curado appeared to be? Thanks for any input fellas..

I have the wormin n jiggin rod too and I haven't had any problems with it.

I am currently looking to buy a new baitcaster. Currently, I am using a Pflueger Purist that I have had for a few years. I will probably switch back between my new reel and my purist, but overall I will be using this reel for anything and everything, including weightless plastics. I know getting a new reel is a topic beaten to death around here, but I wanted to get some opinions on some reels I am thinking about that I don't often see talked about. I am leaning toward getting a 200e7, but a couple other reels have caught my eye. Namely the Pflueger Patriarch and the Daiwa Advantage HSTA. I have seen bad things about Pfluegers, but my Purist has held up very well over the years. Also, I haven't seen much talk about the Daiwa Advantage HSTA. So, I was wondering if anyone with experience with the Patriarch or HSTA could offer an insight and maybe a comparison to the 200e7. Thanks, any help is appreciated.