Flippin4Biggins Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 So guys I finally had my reel take a crap on me bc of the heavy crap I've been fishing in. I was looking a at a okuma Helios or a ardent f700. Any others I should look at and my budget is about right there no further. Thanks guys!! Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted July 12, 2015 Super User Posted July 12, 2015 Td-zillion (old one-non TWS) 1 Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Fast gear ratio and lots of drag is what I would be looking for. Quote
Flippin4Biggins Posted July 12, 2015 Author Posted July 12, 2015 How much drag? Bc the ardent is rated at 22lbs Quote
Grantman83 Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Lew's Super Duty, original Zillion, pinnacle Optimus with flipping switch, daiwa tatula, 13 ***, Quote
WPCfishing Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 I have a Super Duty and a Tourny Pro. Both do a great job. Quote
VtSmallmouth Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 I have a okuma Helios tcs, and I gotta tell ya that reel is amazing. Smooth awesome drag, easy to adjust the brakes. But like many others will tell you almost all reels in that price range will be great reels. I agree a high gear ratio is important for pitching. Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted July 12, 2015 Super User Posted July 12, 2015 How much drag? Bc the ardent is rated at 22lbs Seems to me that should do it. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted July 13, 2015 Super User Posted July 13, 2015 How much drag? Bc the ardent is rated at 22lbs Drag pressure is over rated, over hyped nonsense in 99% of most bass fishing applications, buy they reel you like/want, lock the drag down, and be done with worrying about it. 2 Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted July 13, 2015 Super User Posted July 13, 2015 Drag pressure is over rated, over hyped nonsense in 99% of most bass fishing applications, buy they reel you like/want, lock the drag down, and be done with worrying about it. This is true, have done this for many years and it's always worked fine. I still do it now with my old Shimano CA-200's. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted July 13, 2015 Super User Posted July 13, 2015 The zillion original is a great choice. Its what i use along with my steez. I also like my daiwa advantage 153htsl. Its a little tank and if your not a weight worrier, it will take great care of you. Quote
Flippin4Biggins Posted July 13, 2015 Author Posted July 13, 2015 I'm stuck on a ardent f700 or the Helios but I like the tatula..... Well I have till wensday and then I'll order one of those lol Quote
Diggy Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I'm stuck on a ardent f700 or the Helios but I like the tatula..... Well I have till wensday and then I'll order one of those lol The tat is about 100 bucks, inexpensive, has easy to adjust external brakes. Why not if the reel is to your liking. Quote
Flippin4Biggins Posted July 13, 2015 Author Posted July 13, 2015 Well after talking to a few people and the guys at TWS I'm going to give that 13 *** out but I'm also going to snag a lews super duty. Quote
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