Us Reel Supercaster Spinning Reels

[bigbill]

I ordered a few US Reel supercaster spinning reels. The size of the reel bodies and spools aren't that big. I have the 180x ultra lite, 230x and the 240x which I thought they were going to be Huge size wise. The 230 $ 240 have the same 200 series bodies. But the difference is in the spools and how much line capacity they have. The 240x holds a little more line over the 230x. Which isn't much of a difference. I'm waiting for my two new lews spinning rods to arrive here for them. Then I can test them against my okuma 30 & 40 series reels for casting distances.

Since the US Reel company is up for sale and we may or may not see these reels again if you want one we can still buy them at discount prices.

[aceman387]

I have 3 of the 180 x ultra lite reels and i would think the 230x reels would cast farther because of the bigger spools. What's your opinion Bill ?

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The rod has much more impact on casting distance especially in a spinning setup.

[bigbill]

I have 3 of the 180 x ultra lite reels and i would think the 230x reels would cast farther because of the bigger spools. What's your opinion Bill

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I just mounted and spooled up my US reel 180x super caster on a light action 6' rod. It seems to be a well balanced setup.

My two new lews spinning rods should arrive here tomorrow. Then I can compare the standard 20 & 30 spools to the supercaster 230 & 240 spools. Both my standard reels will cast pretty far now. But if I can gain some distance more I can hit the Lilly pads next to the open water. The 230x spool and the 240x spools are the same diameter. The 240x spool is deeper so it holds more line. The reels really aren't that big.

I think the rod length matters too but the way the line will come off the larger spool much faster and smoother should make a difference. Soon we will know for sure. I have four 7' rods do compare the casting distance using a 5/8oz spook.

I did order the better quality drag discs too for the 230x & 240x supercasters too.

[aceman387]

I have 3 of the 180xl spinning reels and i have been thinking of upgrading and ordering 3 of the 180 sx reels.I have been using my 180 reels for 5-6 years now and I haven't had to do a thing to them besides lube them once in awhile. After seeing your post I am wondering if I should go with the 230sx reels.I would think  the 230sx reels would cast a little further because the line would come off in bigger loops but I may be wrong. I fish mainly gin clear strip mine pits and I like to cast as far as possible to keep from spooking the bass.

[bigbill]

I need a few days so I can see how far these supercasters can cast.I'll spool them up tomorrow when the rods arrive by FedEx.

I purchased one 180, two 230X, two 240X US spinning reel super casters so far. I have every US reel bait caster but the pro1000 I didn't get this one because I went after the spinning super casters first.

I would suggest buying them now.

[bigbill]

I need a few days so I can see how far these supercasters can cast.I'll spool them up tomorrow when the rods arrive by FedEx.

I purchased one 180, two 230X, two 240X US spinning reel super casters so far. I have every US reel bait caster but the pro1000 I didn't get this one because I went after the spinning super casters first.

I would suggest buying them now.

I'm thinking by making a longer cast in the open water it will pay off if I can reach a new area to fish. The open water borders the Lilly pads so if I can cast parallel to them and past them I can attract what ever is there with a swim bait, a spinner bait or a topwater lure. I seen the bass tearing up these pads now for years but I can't reach them from shore yet.

No boats are allowed here. It's private but the judge who owns it is a nice guy and let's us fish it.

My biggest bass near the pads is a 6#1oz.so far. I was watching a fish tearing up the pads when I casted as far near them as I could when I set the hook on this 6# er. As I had this big gal in my hand the fish in the pads was still tearing them up.

This is the same spot I lost a big fish that bent my rod in half in November during the light snow on a yum money minnow. I figure I'll have my better rod setups ready this year soon. I will go after it again till the ice is on this year. My point is I'm counting on these super caster spinning reels making the difference in longer casts. I need to post pics of these places I fish at.

Now for all you guys and gals and youngsters who have been taught and learned from fishing these smaller places it also works in any other body of water too. Trust me everything we learn and hone our skills at we take all the knowledge with us when we fish at the different New places. My point is don't feel intimidated when were fishing at a new place. I start off with my ritual of lures to see which one the bass want at that time. It's no different we just need to find were the fish are at too sometimes. I like to start off with a knocking spook first. It can call fish in too. Don't be afraid to throw a split shot rigged black plastic worm too.

I say this because most of my spots here aren't fished by bass fisherman. They use night crawlers knotted up on a hook.

[bigbill]

Update, My two new Lews Speed Stick Spinning rods finally arrived today. I have to say these rods look awesome. The setups are for the casting test as follows; Lews Speed Stick #SG66MFS 6'6" med/fast action, US Reel 230X with 10# line. Lews Speed Stick #SG70MFS 7'0" med/fast action, US Reel 240 X with 12# test. They will compete against two 6'6" & 7'0" rods with Finor and okuma reels with the same line test.

I'll compare them soon.

[bigbill]

My thoughts are in having a wider larger diameter spool were not giving up anything in casting distance when we switch lets say from a 8# test to a 12# test.

. Meaning the casting distance shouldn't change with the line not wrapped so tight on the larger diameter spool.

Do I make sense? I have a 2000 series reel with the casting capabilities of a 5000 or 6000 reel but not the weight of the larger reel.