Dobyns 806 Swimbait Rod Mike Long Series Best Reel To Setup

[Nap8tak]

I recently purchased a Dobyns Champion Mike Long Signature Swimbait Rod and am curious if anyone out there has any recommendations for a quality reel to be paired up with it. $100 - $300 budget is in effect. I currently am using the Shimano Cardiff 401 on it and am thinking about switching it up with a Chronarch201e. I'm not really brand specific either and do use Abu Garcia's and Quantums as well. Never had tried out any other brands of reels but am willing to switch if it is the best setup for throwing 3oz. - 10oz. swimbaits. Thanks Bass fishermen.

[JGBassinAL]

I would go with a Shimano Curado 301E for sure!

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Consider a Curado 300E for the extra line capacity. Is a round reel out of the question? A Calcutta B or Ambassaduer C4 will stand up to years of cranking those heavy baits

[TJS209]

Lews Super Duty but then again I'm a little on the clueless side when it comes to throwing those big swimbaits.  It does handle the rig just fine.

[F14A-B]

I have a 300E and love it for many reasons!

[WRB]

I recently purchased a Dobyns Champion Mike Long Signature Swimbait Rod and am curious if anyone out there has any recommendations for a quality reel to be paired up with it. $100 - $300 budget is in effect. I currently am using the Shimano Cardiff 401 on it and am thinking about switching it up with a Chronarch201e. I'm not really brand specific either and do use Abu Garcia's and Quantums as well. Never had tried out any other brands of reels but am willing to switch if it is the best setup for throwing 3oz. - 10oz. swimbaits. Thanks Bass fishermen.

What is wrong with the reel you have?

Tom

[tomustang]

Nothing wrong with what you have already. What else would matter would be your line diameter

[OK Bass Hunter]

Buy a Shimano Calcutta 400TE or 300TE used on eBay or one of the forums.

[Nap8tak]

tomustang

Posted Today, 06:51 PM

Nothing wrong with what you have already. What else would matter would be your line diameter

WRB

Posted Today, 05:56 PM

Nap8tak, on 08 May 2014 - 14:21, said:

I recently purchased a Dobyns Champion Mike Long Signature Swimbait Rod and am curious if anyone out there has any recommendations for a quality reel to be paired up with it. $100 - $300 budget is in effect. I currently am using the Shimano Cardiff 401 on it and am thinking about switching it up with a Chronarch201e. I'm not really brand specific either and do use Abu Garcia's and Quantums as well. Never had tried out any other brands of reels but am willing to switch if it is the best setup for throwing 3oz. - 10oz. swimbaits. Thanks Bass fishermen.

What is wrong with the reel you have?
Tom

 

 

You guys are right it's a great reeI and I don't mind the Cardiff 401 that much only except the fact that the it is huge. I bought it over 10 years ago intending to use it as a live bait reel for Muskies and Large Catfish. It just soo happens to work really well casting huge swimbaits but is very clunky when I'm having to cast over and over again. I'm using Fireline XDS 85lbs line(not wanting to lose $20-$100 lures) at the moment and am still able to cast 40-50 yards. I'm new to swimbaiting so I'd just like to know what your typical setup would be line included. Lures I've been throwing include S-wavers 6", Savage Gear Line Thru Trout, High Power Gliding Gizzard shad, Luhr Jensen Wood Choppers. I do plan to get more lures and widen my selection. I like huddlestons, Triton Mike Bull Shad, Spro BBZ-1 Swimbaits, Etc. but I'll leave that question for another forum. I am throwing in Kansas and Missouri waters so I'm not sure how successful swimbaiting will be but I'm willing to give it a shot. Thanks for all your comments and shared wisdom.

[Hooligan]

Lexa 300 has proven to be a super reel for me.  The Curado 300 is a stellar reel as well.  I also have a couple of Abu Revo Toro NaCls that are nice...

[BasshunterJGH]

Lews super duty speed spool

[Tywithay]

Curado 300D. Small profile for a round reel, xship, etc. It's a powerhouse.