nameiztaken Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Hi, this is my first post here, and I am looking for the best reel that fits what I need to do with it. I have the whole rod deal figured out. I am just getting back into bass fishing. I know how to use casting reels, I had a few before I quit fishing for a year(Curado 200E7 and some shakespeare plastic thing..) Heres what I need: - Under $120 (including tax!) But I would prefer $100 - This will be my single combo along with a spinning, so it needs to be able to fish as many baits as possible, including frogs, cranks, jigs, plastics, topwaters, etc. - Good quality that will last as long as possible, and warranties are nice. - Large spool - Basically a good all around reel - Smooth, and as many bearings as possible I intend on doing small local tournaments, and using many different baits. (I am on a budget, and it needs to be my only casting combo, I cannot get more until I have enough saved) Thank you guys in advance, and happy fishing! Quote
Alpha Male Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 BPS PQ, or look for a used reel on here or even ebay. 1 Quote
tbone1993 Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Lews LFS for sure. Just a good all around reel at its price point. 1 Quote
nameiztaken Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 Lews LFS for sure. Just a good all around reel at its price point. Thats the same thing I was leaning at, and thanks the rest of you! Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 I'm curious, why not get another Curado E? Quote
Cody21w Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 H2o Xpress at acedemy. 60 bucks. It's a steal. Great feel and it cast a country mile. A good general purpose Rod is Wally worlds lightning rod mh power. Best budget Rod I think at 40. Total should be right at 100 without tax Quote
lecisnith Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Right now gander mountain has an awesome deal on daiwa lexa gear. Reels for 70, rods for $50. I highly recommend checking it out. 1 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted February 19, 2015 Super User Posted February 19, 2015 A great all around reel for me has been the Daiwa Exceler in the 6:1 ratio. They can be had NIB for less than $70 off ebay. They are powerfull enough to handle deep diving cranks, and can also toss weightless plastics with ease. 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 The PQ had an awesome sale but I think it's over for now. Always a good value though along with the Citica, Lexa, Tatula, Revo S or Lew's Quote
kikstand454 Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Right now online at dicks sporting goods, you get a free pinnacle 7mh/f rod with any reel purchase over 49.99. You can not beat this deal with a stick. Get a daiwa lexa or any reel mentioned above, and you will get the all purpose rod you need for free. Do it. Then come back and post the obligatory " what's the best line for my new reel" thread so everyone can yell at each other. 2 Quote
nameiztaken Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 I'm curious, why not get another Curado E? Out of my current price range Quote
nameiztaken Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 Right now online at dicks sporting goods, you get a free pinnacle 7mh/f rod with any reel purchase over 49.99. You can not beat this deal with a stick. Get a daiwa lexa or any reel mentioned above, and you will get the all purpose rod you need for free. Do it. Then come back and post the obligatory " what's the best line for my new reel" thread so everyone can yell at each other. Great deal, but sadly it will have to be a few weeks until I actually purchase it :/ Thanks loads for sharing this! 1 Quote
tnt2671 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 A great all around reel for me has been the Daiwa Exceler in the 6:1 ratio. They can be had NIB for less than $70 off ebay. They are powerfull enough to handle deep diving cranks, and can also toss weightless plastics with ease. X2 the excelers are a hard reel to beat for the price, they palm great , have choices in gear ratios , braking is consistent , after a little bearing flushing and proper lube they cast very well and they are super easy to dial in. great everyday workhorse and you can buy one for under well under 100 bucks, you can't go wrong! 1 Quote
nameiztaken Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks for the recommendations everyone! much appreciated. So now its down to these reels: 1: Lews LFS 2: Daiwa Exceler 100 3: Citica? Thanks everyone! and keep posting! Quote
nameiztaken Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 Is the Tourney MG worth the extra $30? compared to the LFS? Quote
tnt2671 Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 i'd put the lfs at the bottom of the list i purchased 2 when they first were released and i wasn't impressed and believe me i really wanted to like them, did i get a couple of duds maybe but the braking system and just overall feel of the reel was just not what i was expecting. the brakes on the reel were horribly inconsistent. the diawa you can pretty much set the cast control on the loose side ( just enough to take side play out or even a tad of side play in the spool and set the dial on 4-5 and throw just about anything. they are very user friendly. the tourney mg i cannot speak for. 2 Quote
ABW Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 I haven't used the LFS but the models that came before that (SSH1) were very solid. You can find Tourney Mg's on flea bay for a discounted price. 2 Quote
nameiztaken Posted February 21, 2015 Author Posted February 21, 2015 i'd put the lfs at the bottom of the list i purchased 2 when they first were released and i wasn't impressed and believe me i really wanted to like them, did i get a couple of duds maybe but the braking system and just overall feel of the reel was just not what i was expecting. the brakes on the reel were horribly inconsistent. the diawa you can pretty much set the cast control on the loose side ( just enough to take side play out or even a tad of side play in the spool and set the dial on 4-5 and throw just about anything. they are very user friendly. the tourney mg i cannot speak for. Thanks, nice to see a dislike for once... Seems that a LOT of people like the SS's. I think I had better try them in person haha Quote
tnt2671 Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks, nice to see a dislike for once... Seems that a LOT of people like the SS's. I think I had better try them in person haha that is your best bet and the good thing is any cabelas or a well stocked dicks store should have the diawa and lews in stock to handle. best of luck to you 1 Quote
Mattfrom_NJ Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 I like my Lexa. I like my citica. Also, I liked my speed spool but sold it be I got a tournament pro. 1 Quote
Kyle46N Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 I'll add that I learned to throw baitcast on Citica's. They were great, but since then I've loaded up on Lews reels, Tournament Pro's. I know for a fact, and of course this is hindsight, that my learning curve would have been easier with the Lews. Citica's are great reels, don't get me wrong, but for that price point, you can get lighter and smoother reels. 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 22, 2015 Super User Posted February 22, 2015 Topic says casting reel, but I'm not sure if you are willing to spend $100 on the reel or if that $100 is suppose to be for both rod and reel. If it is just for the reel, then I am going to make a couple more suggestions. You've already gotten several good ones. The standard Tatula can be gotten in your price range. I have both the standard and Type R. Liking them a lot. My other suggestion is to look at the Pinnacle reels. I received my first Pinnacle reel last week. Obviously I haven't been out using it yet. Can barely stand the cold as I sit here typing in my basement. Reviews of their new reels have been positive. I bought a hand-tuned model. Not only is it a very nice looking reel (and very light), but it seems to be very smooth from the playing I have done with it. 1 Quote
nameiztaken Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 I'll add that I learned to throw baitcast on Citica's. They were great, but since then I've loaded up on Lews reels, Tournament Pro's. I know for a fact, and of course this is hindsight, that my learning curve would have been easier with the Lews. Citica's are great reels, don't get me wrong, but for that price point, you can get lighter and smoother reels. Thanks for this! Quote
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