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Hello everyone, I am looking to buy broken spinning and lefty baitcaster reels (preferably Shimano or Daiwa). Reel body must be intact. Thanks!

6' 11" Medium + Poison Adrena

Are any stores price matching the TW discount on Shimano rods? The one I want is out of stock.

Was Megabass ever included in the post-checkout discount?

Sportsman's Outfitters said that they will be having a July 4th sale.

I am looking at getting a 300 size reel for my larger swimbaits (3-6oz.). I do not want to spend more than ~$140. Originally, I was looking at a Shimano Cardiff 301A, but I saw that Sportsman's Outfitters has the Lew's Super Duty 300 for $135. How does the Super Duty 300 compare in terms of refinement and durability? I have exclusively used Shimano/Daiwa reels up until now and have heard varying opinions on Lew's quality (i.e. being made in the same factory as Abu, BPS, etc.). Any opinions are welcomed. Thanks in advance.

So in the past couple days I have done a lot of research regarding some of the reels recommended in this thread and I have narrowed my choices down to three. Below I have ranked these three along with my thoughts on each. Before I make my final decision, I would appreciate any insight on my points below. Thanks in advance. #1 Daiwa Coastal SV TW Pros: Aluminium Side-plate unlike the SV TW 103 (Good for durability) SV Spool Handles light baits pretty well 150 size spool Relatively light Forgiving braking system Neutral: Not the furthest caster Unknown gearing type (not micro-module) Unknown durability Cons: Color #2 Daiwa Tatula Elite Pros: Great distance caster 150 size spool Relatively light Good color and looks Forgiving braking system Aluminium Side-plate unlike the SV TW 103 (Good for durability) Neutral: Not as good with lighter baits Unknown gearing type (not micro-module) Unknown durability Tuned for distance Cons Most expensive #3 Shimano Curado K Pros: Micro-module gearing Familiar braking system Great caster with heavier baits Cheapest Good color and looks Good durability Neutral: 200 size spool Struggles somewhat with light baits Cons: Wide profile

Thanks Steve, I will call them tomorrow. If I am able to get the 20% off do you think it is worth it to step up to the Tatula Elite, or does the long-casting purpose of the reel hurt its all-around performance with lure 3/8 oz and up? What line are you using with your Tatula Elite? I usually fish 30lb normal Power Pro to a mono leader. Thanks in advance.

What I take from this is that the Tatula TW SV is the more balanced reel. However, I rarely throw anything lower than 1/4oz on my baitcasting equipment. Given this, does the Tatula Elite still fall short of the TW SV in overall casting performance?

What applications did the Elite struggle at?

How does it fare casting the common lure weights (1/4-5/8)?

Thanks for all the help. Right now I am choosing between the Tatula/Coastal TW SV and the Curado K. The Daiwas will obviously handle light lures better, but which reels will be able to cast the farthest? I primarily am a bank fisherman, so casting distance is quite important.

What are the differences between the Tatula SV TW and the Coastal SV TW? I think the Tatula looks much better than the Coastal, so there would have to be a major difference between the internals of the two reels to convince me to buy the Coastal.

How does the SV TW or Coastal SV TW compare to the Curado K or Scorpion MGL?. I have always been a fan of Shimano reels, so if I decide to buy one that is non-Shimano I would like to know what advantages it has. Thanks in advance. P.S. I use braid to mono with an FG knot and I have heard that the Daiwa T-Wing system does not handle knots well.

I'm looking for a new baitcaster to pair with my 7'1" MHF St. Croix Mojo Bass. I am interested in the SLX DC, but I am open to other options in the same price range. Thanks in advance.