ThatZX14Fella Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Hoping to buy a new reel in the next few weeks, just have a few more important things to worry about first. Trying to decide to go with a Black Max, just so I can have the rest of my paycheck to buy some baits and line, amongst other things, or to buy something more expensive, like a Tatula, and have less of my paycheck for the other things. Anyone was to persuade me to one choice or the other? I wouldn't mind either decision, just not sure which would be the smarter decision.
ABW Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Get the more expensive reel, but make sure you don't pay retail for it. There's no need to.
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 I would rather have a reel that was higher quality. You can always buy a few baits here and there. Not saying the black max is a bad reel, just saying I would opt for the higher quality one.
Super User Jrob78 Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 Get the better reel. You can buy your misc. stuff next paycheck.
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 buy a abu round reel c3c4c5 in the 4600 size lifetime reel and you can find them new all day for 80$
ThatZX14Fella Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 I've owned a Black Max. I know it isn't much, but I don't know if my boss will keep me around so I'm trying to manage money as if it'll be my last paycheck for a while. That's the only reason I'm considering a cheap reel.
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 I've owned a Black Max. I know it isn't much, but I don't know if my boss will keep me around so I'm trying to manage money as if it'll be my last paycheck for a while. That's the only reason I'm considering a cheap reel. Hate to sound rude, but if you don't even know if you will have a job, a reel would probably be the last thing on my mind. 3
a1712 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 If the "few more important things" are food, car payment and rent, you don't need any reels. Brian. 1
ThatZX14Fella Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 Hate to sound rude, but if you don't even know if you will have a job, a reel would probably be the last thing on my mind. I don't pay bills or anything sooo...
ThatZX14Fella Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 If the "few more important things" are food, car payment and rent, you don't need any reels. Brian. The few more important things are seeing my girlfriend and getting a new phone before mine goes completely out.
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 I don't pay bills or anything sooo... You don't buy food, gas, car, anything?????
Bruce424 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Yea get a reel that will last ya a while. When you get a reel that will last a good 5-10years. It will pay for itself. Ask for gift cards for cabelas bps gander mountain for bdays holidays for terminal tackle and baits
masterbass Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 What's your budget? I'd buy the best I could afford within reason.
ThatZX14Fella Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 You don't buy food, gas, car, anything????? Negative. I live with my parents and they take care of me. They used to hint pretty hard at me to get a job and get out, but since they found out about my anxiety and depression they backed off. I don't want to freeload off of them, just need help until I get a steady job and get everything sorted out.
Bruce424 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 You don't buy food, gas, car, anything????? He's probly only like 13.
ThatZX14Fella Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 What's your budget? I'd buy the best I could afford within reason. I'm making $300+ a week. Not all too sure how much yet because I haven't done a full week of work. I'd like to keep it sub $200 range.
KayakBasser Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Why not save a little more and by a cruado i.. ........I would rather have a 180 dollar reel, then 180 dollars of tackle.
ThatZX14Fella Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 Why not save a little more and by a cruado i.. ........I would rather have a 180 dollar reel, then 180 dollars of tackle. Not gonna get that much worth of tackle. Lol just thinking a decent amount worth and then putting some back since I plan to move to GA soon.
tnt2671 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 if i was in your budget area my choice would be a new gen diawa exceler on a kistler carbon steel/ pro series you would be well under $200.00 and have a great setup that wouldn't break the bank
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 Okay, not to get to far off topic here. But....at 20 I bought my first house and just fished with what I had. I would worry more about saving some money and getting out on your own. 4
BASSPATROL247 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 buy a abu round reel c3c4c5 in the 4600 size lifetime reel and you can find them new all day for 80$ My favorite reels all time! Have a couple 25yr old abu rounds that still work like they did when i bought them, as solid as they come and most of them can be upgraded with extra bearings for cheap if you go abec5 wich is all the bearing youll ever need in any reel...
Super User Montanaro Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 Lews makes a good starter reel.
Super User Choporoz Posted June 5, 2015 Super User Posted June 5, 2015 You've owned a Black Max? In the past? Did it fail you? Or did you get rid of it? Either way....if it didn't do the trick for you, then considering something of more lasting quality might be a good idea.
Cgrinder Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 It's hard to argue with a $90 Tatula from Amazon. I think waiting for a second paycheck or a steadier job is sound advice though.
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