100 Dollar Bait Caster

[TorqueConverter]

The Curado is a great reel.  Generations of it come and go.  The Curado is discontinued for a reason.  The reason being that Shimano released new gen.  I'd like to see the old Curado design continue to live as a low end, sub $100 reel.  Caenans are kinda junky.  

[SCangler91]

You should be able to find the Lews Tournament MG online for $100.  Great reel for the money IMO.  You have plenty of decent options at that price range though.

[NorthernAnglers]

Im all for Abu Garcia but d**n my brother had lews and the 99$ one is a hell of a good reel

[mac_hine]

Lews Speed Spool for $75 from an ebay store, spend $25 on more tackle.

I'd suggest this or that you go with an Abu Garcia Revo S. 105 with free shipping for gen 3 and 103 for gen 2 with free shipping. I think you'll like either the RevoS's or the Speed Spool better than the Orra.

[new2BC4bass]

It's discontinued for a reason

 

Not to get into a slugfest here, but this shows you haven't been reading fishing forums for very long.  It also tells us that you have never fished a Curado E reel.  Many people consider the E series replacement not to be as good as the E series.  Lews and Daiwa thanked Shimano after they came out with the E's replacement.    Not saying that the E series were the best reel ever, but they were excellent reels 5 years ago, and they are excellent reels today.  What made them good reels then hasn't changed today.

 

Maybe you should look into how much some of the older Daiwas are going for.  My Purple Alphas is around 10 years old, but that reel is a favorite of mine, and I would put it up against many of today's new reels.  Couldn't tell you how old my Black Max 1600's are, but they will throw light lures into a strong wind just as well as most new low profile reels and better than some.

 

Manufacturer's are continually coming out with new models to entice buyers...both new and repeat buyers.  They have to if they want to stay in business.  New isn't always better.  I would love to be able to walk onto a dealer's lot and buy a new '66 Avanti or '65 Vette.

[eyedabassman]

My vote goes to the Lew's reels, and then the others come in second!

[bigbill]

For this year I'm winging it with the quantum code red and the US REEL Super Caster baitcasters on a few setups.

Next season I'll upgrade again.

[iceintheveins]

BPS Pro Qualifier hands down. Haven't tried the $99 Lew's Speed Spool and have never heard anything but great reviews for it. Those two are the cream of the crop for reels at $100 or under.

[5fishlimit]

I'm looking for a Reel in the 100 dollar range. I'm looking at a, Lews Reel or a, Abu Garcia Orra SX Reel. Which one would you guys get? I know i could get the a Pro Qualifier, but with shipping i'd rather have the other 2 opinions

For $109, and free shipping,you can grab a Daiwa T3 Ballistic at Tackle warehouse.

This reel is head and shoulders above the ones that you have listed.

[roadwarrior]

It's discontinued for a reason

 

Shimano is introducing the next generation I Series, it's as simple as that.

As the leader in the field, Shimano will continue to introduce new products

and improvements.

[Wbeadlescomb]

The Curodos are discontinued. I don't think i want a reel that's discontinued. I'll keep doing the Reel search. I really haven't decided yet.

I could agree if it was a pfleuger,quantum,etc because odds are when they break in 5-6 years parts will be hard to find. But when that curado breaks in 15 years there will still be parts for it.

I think daiwa and shimano are about the two main companies that still have parts like that.

[Alpha Male]

TW still has the Daiwa T3 Ballistic for 109 instead of 250$. I would say thats the best deal out there.

[bassmanohio]

I just bought a Pinnacle Producer from TWH for $89.99. I live in Ohio and our winter has been rough this year so I haven't been able to use it . I have taken it outside and thrown it around the yard and I love it. Also my fishing buddy also has a Pinnacle not sure the model but he also loves his. Hopefully this helps,

[BasstotheBone]

At the 100 dollar range for lews I would look online for the tournament MG, The new orra is nice except it is mag breaks only, which is not too bad, but for like 65.00 on an auction site you can get the previous model daiwa exceler which has the mag -z breaking.

 

Mitch 

I agree with this post.  I have a Tournament MG, but I also own 12 Lews Pro Speed Spool and 1 Tournament Pro Speed Spool.  I love every single reel by Lews.  Very smooth, light weight and the braking systems are excellent.  You will not be disappointed.

[DBL000006]

After reading your  guys posts. I do like the Lews Speed Spool Reel. I also like Abu garcia Reels though. When i 1st started to use Bait Casters. I bought a Silver max, just to see where it will take me. I'll say this, that 60 dollar Reel is pretty nice for 60. Abu Garcia makes great reels. I may lean towards the, Revo 2 Gen 2. I believe it's the Left retrieve. I just don't like the all white reel. Can you get those in different colors? Anyway the posts are great guys. If i was on the water every weekend fishing to put food on the table. Well, 200 dollar revo will get my attention. I don't finish like that. Small tournaments nothing big.

[Mattfrom_NJ]

I just bought a lews speed spool new off amazon for $85. Decent deal I think

[new2BC4bass]

I may lean towards the, Revo 2 Gen 2. I believe it's the Left retrieve. I just don't like the all white reel. Can you get those in different colors?

 

Do you mean Revs S Gen 2?  Gen 2 refers to the Generation of the reel.  The current model is Gen 3.  Available in white only to the best of my knowledge.  Both Generations come in right or left hand retrieve.  Right hand retrieve will be listed as Revo S.  Left hand retrieve will be listed as Revo S-L.  Although I have a couple Revo baitcast reels none are the S model.  I have read good things about them, tho.

[DBL000006]

I have another week or 2, before i decide on what reel i want. I will say this, I'm sure Lews is a great reel. I have 2 Abu Garcia Reels and they're very good reels. These reels are the lower end of their other reels. I'm going to buy the higher end reels for now on. Last year i got back into bait casters. Abu Garcia, made this very easy for me. I just love how the Abus are setup. I'm used to them, so i think i'll be buying an Abu. Just personal feel more then anything. 

[Wbeadlescomb]

Your not going to get a "high end" reel for a 100

[jhoffman]

The t3 I agree is the best deal at that price right now. Normal pricing its the pro q, it has a fully machined aluminum frame, not a cast one.

 

It really also depends on what gear ratio you are looking for, you cant get all these reels in say a 5.3:1

[DBL000006]

6.4.1 ratio is fine by me. Plus i'm a lefty. I like abu garcia more

[Justin Clark]

I'm looking for a Reel in the 100 dollar range. I'm looking at a, Lews Reel or a, Abu Garcia Orra SX Reel. Which one would you guys get? I know i could get the a Pro Qualifier, but with shipping i'd rather have the other 2 opinions

 

Lew's hands down.

[masterbass]

Honestly in the this price range, you can't lose with a lews, pro qualifier, revo s, or curado g.  I own 2 speed spools, a tournament, a tournament mg, pro qualifier, revo sx and my newest acquisition the t3-b.  They are quality reels and I like them all.  I do feel like I got the best deal on the t-3b though.

[JLeon77]

For $129 you can get a Lews Tournament MG and you won't find a better reel for that price.  I have a Revo S and an Okuma Komodo and the Lews is my favorite.