What To Look For In A Baitcast Reel

[Diggy]

http://www.academy.c...=mettle&Ntk=All

this is a good 50 dollar reel, aluminum frame and centrifugal brakes...only right hand tho

shipping may be 5 dollars or less

[rockchalk06]

This weekend I will be buying a baitcast rod/reel combo. I want one, but can only justify (to my wife) spending under $50. The whole magnetic drag/braking system seems new to me because when I had my baitcast reels before, that was either only on high end ones or non-existant. I have found what look to be like some excellent buys at Walmart that are combos for $40, but the three Walmarts I frequent each have different ones. There is also a Dicks nearby that has a couple. Yes, this one will be a cheap-o for now, but I intend on getting better rigs as bills get paid and whatnot. Besides, with proper care and maintenance, it shouldn't matter much since I only fish on the weekends.

I am unsure what qualities I should be looking for in making this purchase.

Just had an idear.

Here is a good quality used here on the forums here for 32 shipped.

Finding a decent rod for 20 bucks should be too hard.

[j.bruno]

The most important thing i look for in a bait caster is braking system. If it doesn't have some form of centrifugal braking its a no go for me.

[hooah212002]

Just had an idear.

Here is a good quality used here on the forums here for 32 shipped.

Finding a decent rod for 20 bucks should be too hard.

Thanks. MT2 is hooking me up with a sweet deal on a reel Friday when I get paid and I am pretty certain I will be getting a Berkely Lightning Rod since I can buy them locally at Walmart or Dicks.