Arv Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 Currently my Aldebaran bfs xg. My Core 51 should be here tomorrow. 1 Quote
Capt.Bob Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 Shimano Sustain spinning, and Team Lew's Gold casting, that is for bass size gear. for pike muskie salmon and trolling, Calcutta 400TE, but a little large for most Bass and Walleye fishing!! Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted August 20, 2014 Super User Posted August 20, 2014 Man there are way too many Shimano users on the forum. Where are the Abu and Diawa guys at. They're in the flea market section, trying to upgrade to a Shimano. 4 Quote
Greeneye8181 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Posted August 20, 2014 Looks - Daiwa Features - Daiwa Technology - Daiwa "Fishability"- Shimano Quote
edfitzvb Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 I have never fished a Lew's that I didn't like Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted August 20, 2014 Super User Posted August 20, 2014 They're in the flea market section, trying to upgrade to a Shimano. That's funny! Chance Brown: Slightly over half of my reels are Daiwas. Rest are Abu round, Revo, Shimano, Lews, BPS and Pflueger. I don't dare say too much about my Diawas here. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted August 20, 2014 Super User Posted August 20, 2014 Steez w/ 1016 spool and zillion w/ 100m spool. I'm also impressed by the tatula for the money. In my area they're aren't many enthusiast that I've encountered so I'm basically on my own. I'm sure if I joined and made friends with any of the local clubs I'd meet more but as of now my friends think I'm crazy. They should meet some of you and they'll realize I'm in the minority haha 1 Quote
hzzhangc Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 Easily Daiwa TD Z with so many choices of spools. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted August 20, 2014 Global Moderator Posted August 20, 2014 Curado I Curado E JM Sig Series In that order Mike Quote
Super User bigbill Posted August 20, 2014 Super User Posted August 20, 2014 Spinning Reels, Okuma Exiptor FIN-NOR AHAB or FIN-NOR LITE VIVA GLOBE US REEL SUPER CASTERS 180/240 Bait Casters, I don't use that much. Quantum Code Red US REEL SUPER CASTERS HIBDON/HOUSTON Quote
OK Bass Hunter Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Shimano Conquest 250 DC or Calcutta 200 TE GT Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted August 21, 2014 Super User Posted August 21, 2014 Antares 100HG, Stella 2500FE Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted August 21, 2014 Super User Posted August 21, 2014 You know Dwight, I think your results on the water would improve if you invested a bit in some halfway decent equipment [/quote Chris just trying to look good while I'm getting skunked. 2 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted August 21, 2014 Super User Posted August 21, 2014 Smoothness> Shimano Calais Function> Shimano Core Power> Shimano Calcutta Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted August 21, 2014 Super User Posted August 21, 2014 They're in the flea market section, trying to upgrade to a Shimano. Smart man!! Quote
Nick49 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I have a couple Curado Es and three Tatulas that I love. Quote
Super User WRB Posted August 21, 2014 Super User Posted August 21, 2014 The best fresh water bait casting reel that I have ever owned was my first reel at age 12, 1955; Langley Lure Cast. Jason Lucas recommended this reel to me and still have it. This little reel casts 50 yards with Dacron braid with ease, incredible light weight bullet proof knuckle buster, love this reel. Tom 1 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted August 21, 2014 Super User Posted August 21, 2014 Daiwa Alphas ITO custom and modified to the max - Full upgrade - Most palmable and smoothest reel I have used Daiwa TDZ 100m US Trails - Again fully modified and custom - Casting distance is excellent for such a light reel without using a DC system or complex breaking system Shimano Core 50mg7 / Scorpion 1000XT - For all around usability they are among my favorites Shimano Chronarch 100SF - Casting distance was phenominal and the reel is smooth Quote
bass1980 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 So far my Steez with a RCS 1016 spool is the best I've used. Smooth, refined, and cast so much better with the 1016 spool. Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Time for hate. I've only owned a handful of reels and all were low costs. My best reel so far is my Quantum Accurist. Until I get a better reel, I will continue to call it the best I've owned. Mainly because it is. 3 Quote
Zimobass Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Each and every Shimano reel I have owned over the last 30 years has been special, but the Calais 100A, Calais 200A, Calais 200DC and now the Antares HG are the best. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 21, 2014 Global Moderator Posted August 21, 2014 My favorite would probably be the old Curado 200B. For a pure workhorse reel that was affordable and could do just about anything and was easy to work on, pretty tough reel to beat. If they hold up like I think they will the new Curado I will be at the top of the list too, man they are sweet reels. For spinning reels the Stradic C14 is awesome, so is the Pfluegar Supreme XT. 2 Quote
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