will954 Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 I have an abu record 6600. I know it is $50 more than you are trying to spend but it's all solid aluminium and made in Sweden. Maybe that or a c3 or 4 like others have recommended. If you are going round reels I would go Abu for sure. Quote
Big C Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Almost forgot about a Curado. They are expensive new, but maybe you could find one used. That's what Larry Dahlberg uses (sometimes). Quote
sprint61 Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Revo toro 60 or okua komado 350 orbosbly a bit overkill but both are very nice and will last a long time. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted July 11, 2015 Super User Posted July 11, 2015 Not trying to start a reel war but at least with the abu if you ever needs parts which is very rare you can get them the rest of the reels life and yours. 2 Quote
Cgrinder Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 I don't think parts are an issue for any widely used domestic reel. I don't have anything productive to add. Buy a Conquest 301. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted July 12, 2015 Super User Posted July 12, 2015 I don't think parts are an issue for any widely used domestic reel. Some shimanos get changed 2 times a yr and discontinued. They discontinued a lot of abus over the yrs but many parts are available even on 30 yr old reels and many are interchangeable. I don't have anything productive to add. Buy a Conquest 301. Quote
hatrix Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 How about a used Daiwa Luna?? That would be my choice for sure. Lots of the reels people are mentioning you wont get for $150 unless its used anyways. If I was going to go and buy a new reel like a cardiff I would just spend the little extra and buy a c4. That is if you cant find a used reel for a good price. Quote
CJIII Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I have a new model Abu Garcia 6500C3 still made in Sweden, I used for catfish and striped bass. Quote
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