Inoah88 Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Hey, I am needing to get a new reel primarily for only Carolina and Alabama Rigs. I am thinking about getting a Lews probally the $100 version, but am open to options. What are you guy's opinion on a good reel for under $140? Quote
DocNsanE Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Lews and Tatula were my two top choices when I was shopping around not too long ago. I think you can't go wrong with either of these. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Any quality, standard 200 size reel should handle A-rigs well enough. If you want a dedicated reel just for that a swimbait reel like the Curado 300E would be a nice addition or even a Calcutta. The other brands have similar offerings as well. Quote
FlipSide Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 I use a lews BB2 for my a rigs and swimbaits, I think they can be had on that auction website for around the price you mentioned. 1 Quote
fisherrw Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 a shimano cardiff is a great reel for swimbaits and a rigs 1 Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted March 16, 2015 Super User Posted March 16, 2015 I use an older Shimano Calcutta TEGT filled with 65 lb braid for throwing A-Rigs. The same reel & line that I use for throwing frogs. It works ok. Should someday I get some spare money, I'm looking at a Curado 300E, one, for a little more line capacity and two, it would be a little lighter. Overall, I'm happy with how the TEGT performs. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 16, 2015 Super User Posted March 16, 2015 I like the Calcutta 200B for the heavier umbrella rigs. For a Carolina rig or lighter rigs, any low pro will do. Quote
Inoah88 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 These are great reels and all but I dont have that much money I wanting to pay around $100 ideal and possibly $120. Quote
Matthew2000 Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 What A-Rigs you plan on throwing ? Some are much heavier than others Quote
Alpha Male Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 These are great reels and all but I dont have that much money I wanting to pay around $100 ideal and possibly $120. Lews BB1 Quote
HookdUP Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Can get a 5.1 curado 200i for 142 on eBay ... I use 200 size reels for a rigs and lighter swimbaits ... And even spoiled with 20lb flouro I still have plenty of line to cast ... For heavier SWIMBAITS I am using a 300e .. that's overkill for a rigs and carolina imo ... But I love the 200i Quote
Inoah88 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Posted March 17, 2015 I want a low profile but I do not know if it can hold enough line that is my main concern Will this have enough for 20-30 pound test fluorocarbon Abu Garcia Orra Inshore Casting Reel or Abu Garcia Orra SX Casting Reel Quote
t4bama Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 I really like the Revo Winch may not be in your price range but you can be casting big o A rig and it feels like your reeling in maybe a 1/4oz spinnerbait. Quote
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