AZMLII Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I want a wide spool low profile baitcast reel in 7.1:1. I have fat thumbs and find a wide spool more comfortable. I have a couple wide spool Pflueger Trion low profile baitcast reels that I love. Unfortunately, the Trion is out of production, and wasn't made in the 7.1:1 range. Can anyone recommend a $100 (or less) wide spool baitcaster in the 7.1:1 range? I know the Abu reels tend to have wider spools, so I'll probaly check out the Orra SX2. Thanks, Patrick Quote
Cgrinder Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I found the 200E series Shimano reels to have a fairly wide spool. It would be easy to find a nice Citica 200E for under $100. Quote
DocNsanE Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I believe the Tatula is considered to have a fairly wide spool and it can be found at the $100 mark. Quote
Big C Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I believe Skeet Reese makes one with Wright & McGill, but I don't know where you'd find one. Quote
Nice_Bass Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I am with you on the Trion. Still have a few I use in the main lineup of reels. anyhow, a bit over that price would be the lews BB2z at 169 that I have been buying and they are wonderful. Also, Ardent makes one that may be closer to your price range but I know nothing of it. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted May 13, 2015 Super User Posted May 13, 2015 Any of the 200e series Curado/Chronarch reels from Shimano. However they will be a bit out of your range. The Citica 200e has 6:3.1 ratio but will handle a gear swap from a Curado 200e. Quote
Penguino Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I believe Skeet Reese makes one with Wright & McGill, but I don't know where you'd find one. I have one but its not wide at all. Quote
Big C Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I have one but its not wide at all. I don't mean the Victory or Victory II. Google "Wright & McGill Victory Magnum Casting Reel". Quote
Penguino Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I don't mean the Victory or Victory II. Google "Wright & McGill Victory Magnum Casting Reel". Oh... but its been discontinued for a quite a long time. My choice for the OP would to be just to buy a Tatula off amazon. Quote
Big C Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Oh... but its been discontinued for a quite a long time. My choice for the OP would to be just to buy a Tatula off amazon. Too bad they look pretty sweet. There are a few on Ebay for $80, but I don't know about buying a discontinued reel on Ebay. Quote
CRANKENSTIEN Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I have the trion and president. I believe the president is still made but probably $150. Pflueger makes other lines they may work. Tackle direct has a trion and bass pro has a lady's trion combo. $69. ?? Could be a great deal if it is the same trion and you are good with metallic baby blue. Just a thought. Quote
AZMLII Posted May 15, 2015 Author Posted May 15, 2015 Wow thanks for all the great suggestions. I think I need to head to Dick's, BPS or Cabela's and get my hands on some Diawa Tatula. I fished a Citica, but found it was kind of narrow, so I sold it and bought the second Trion. I will also check our Tackle Direct. Thanks again for the great suggestions! - Patrick Quote
illinifan4152 Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I found the 200E series Shimano reels to have a fairly wide spool. It would be easy to find a nice Citica 200E for under $100. X2 Quote
AZMLII Posted May 15, 2015 Author Posted May 15, 2015 I realized I might want to check out inshore reels. They may have wider spools, since they have greater line capacities. Quote
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