Super User Montanaro Posted January 30, 2014 Super User Posted January 30, 2014 As some of you know, I've got a 13 *** H 7'3" for christmas. Right now I have a 7:1 Lexa 100 on it. I want to replace one of my low quality baitcasters in my lineup and I was thinking of moving my lexa to my MH daiwa rod. I was thinking of getting the new *** BC reel in maybe 8:1 speed for the ***. But at $180 it is really pushing my financial limits. Are there any other good options at 150 or less that have a solid drag (lexa starts to go at 7 lbs) and fast speed (7:1 or higher). The *** at 8 to 1 sounds interesting but I don't know how the reel will turn out and what drag it has. I suppose I don't need a super strong drag as I'm usually using 3/4 oz weights to punch a layer of watershield. Thanks for the help. Quote
Grantman83 Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Lews Super duty Lews tournament Lews tournament mg All have 14lb if drag, though the super duty has brass gears. Mg and super duty have 95 mm aluminum handles which are great for extra leverage 1 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 30, 2014 Super User Posted January 30, 2014 Tatula 7:3:1 @ $110 ish Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted January 30, 2014 Author Super User Posted January 30, 2014 Where are you finding Tatula R @ 115? Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 30, 2014 Super User Posted January 30, 2014 I got confused a bit. I've seen them at $106 for the regular and $148 for the R. Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted January 30, 2014 Author Super User Posted January 30, 2014 I saw there is a lower ratio one for 115...I'll keep my eye out. Looking at tackle tour, the daiwa has a stronger drag but less stable (18 pounds) while the Lews Super duty gets 12 pounds before it become a little unstable. Quote
OkeechobeeAngler Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Another vote on the lews super duty. Quote
pitchin fool Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I got the revo sx (gen 3) last year, and I tell you what, it puts the hurt on em!! 1 Quote
mjseverson24 Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 You are definitely going to want a reel with metal frame and gear sideplates punching puts a lot of strain on the gear system. that being said the quantum accurist and catalyst are good options around that 100 dollar range. The tatula seems to be a beast of a reel I would not hesitate to use that for punching, honestly though the best punch reel I have used is the ardent flipping reels the F-700 and F-500. the lews line up is really nice with the super sized handles. Mitch Quote
Garret88 Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I got the revo sx (gen 3) last year, and I tell you what, it puts the hurt on em!! X2 i dont think youre going to find a better drag system than Revos. Thats my personal opinion though. Quote
bmlum415 Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 If 180 is your limit, wait for the new curado ihg Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 7lbs of drag is more than you think, but a good drag with some power and smoothness along with good free-spool which makes pitching easier is what I'd be looking for. A metal frame for some rigidity is a good idea too. A tuned Curado B (or other workhorse reel) with a carbontex drag should have you covered. They can be had for $70 +/-. 2 Quote
Drewski73 Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I just bought a used Curado DHSV for $100. Put a Hawgtech handle, bearings and carbontech drags on it. Its really nice for around $170. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 30, 2014 Super User Posted January 30, 2014 Any metal frame reel with brass gears and crank shaft will serve for years of abuse. For increased drag, a dry Carbontex upgrade is something I highly recommend. Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted January 31, 2014 Author Super User Posted January 31, 2014 Woohoo a nice bonus coming my way. may be able to push 200. any more thoughts at that price? thanks for all the replies guys Quote
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