Nathan_Hardin1 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Ok guys ith me again. I round up $120, im looking for a new reel to pair wih my duckett ghost instead of my bps pro qualifier. I have looked and looked and looked for reels around $120. I saw the new reels from Lews and shimano. The new Mach 1 speed spool. And the casitas from shimano. What do you guys think 1 Quote
Basswhippa Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I have a 20 year old Shimano Calcutta that fishes good as new. I have Curados that are nearly as old that fish as well. I would look for a deal on a new Citica. I think you can find one in your range. Lews get pretty good reviews, but they don't have the history of Shimano. If one guy disappears, you are messed over. I will say in such a case you might still get parts from a Revo or Phlueger as they are Chinese clones. 1 Quote
bassbassontherange Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 If you have 120 bones I'd buy the Curado I on sale (you'd have to come up with an extra 10 or 20) or just buy it online. Save your money for however long you need and just get the next tier of reels up from what you're asking about. They're worth it. I prefer the shimano offerings at $130+. If you're going less expensive, Lew's makes a lot of sense. 1 Quote
no39 Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I'd imagine reels at the same price point perform similarly. I would try to focus more on the the ergonomics of the reel more than anything. Each manufacturer tends to design things a bit differently than others. Some designs simply feel better than in my hands than others. I am very partial ergonomics of most shimanos. In fact, it's the only brand of reel I use. There's a brand new revo s sitting on a shelf that is reserved for backup. I don't think it's bad reel, it just never felt comfortable. My suggestion would be to go to a store and just feel out the reel a bit. Don't get hung up on colors or manufacturer. Quote
Turkey sandwich Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I don't stress much over spinning reels the way I do wish baitcasters. (The difference between a quality and mediocre is a much wider gap with baitcasters and one that doesn't cast well can ruin time on the water) I have a bunch of Chronarch's that I bought around $200/apiece and they cast well, fit great in my hand, and only backlash if I really screw up, or cast terribly into the wind without adjusting the break accordingly. I can typically fish them with both brakes backed off almost completely, relying only on my thumb. I also have a Lews Speed Spool BBS that I picked up on sale for around $130 (right around your price range), that has given me headaches with backlashes, I think, from spooling with too light a braid (20lb PP Slick) and casting with a ***** rod (old Ugly stick that's up next to be replaced). When the Lews has casted well, it's been fantastic. If anyone else can provide feedback on the Lews, it might be a great option around that price point. Quote
k3bass Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I have a 20 year old Shimano Calcutta that fishes good as new. I have Curados that are nearly as old that fish as well. I would look for a deal on a new Citica. I think you can find one in your range. Lews get pretty good reviews, but they don't have the history of Shimano. If one guy disappears, you are messed over. I will say in such a case you might still get parts from a Revo or Phlueger as they are Chinese clones.Good luck getting parts for your 20 year old shimanos. I have old curado d's that still fish well but that has nothing to do with they reels the make now. Chinese clones? Quote
k3bass Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I would spend an extra 10 or 15 bucks and get a lews tournament pro and be done. 1 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 If you want to go with a Shimano I would save up a few bucks and pick up the new Curado or the Citica. The lews you picked is pretty solid as well. There have been several positive threads about it. Quote
robster80 Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 it would be no question - curado i for $129 Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 i just recently made the switch from Abu Garcia to Lew's reels , i have a Tournament MG and a Tournament Lite and in the process of getting a BB2 Pro , These reels are Very good and cast great , to top it all off , their customer service is AAA plus !!! awhile back ( 8 years ago ) i had a shimano rod that broke so i went to their Irvine headquarters and talked with the people there and was left with a bad taste , that said , customer service is key to me , Lew's products and customer service is very good , you can buy with confidence .... Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 i just recently made the switch from Abu Garcia to Lew's reels , i have a Tournament MG and a Tournament Lite and in the process of getting a BB2 Pro , These reels are Very good and cast great , to top it all off , their customer service is AAA plus !!! awhile back ( 8 years ago ) i had a shimano rod that broke so i went to their Irvine headquarters and talked with the people there and was left with a bad taste , that said , customer service is key to me , Lew's products and customer service is very good , you can buy with confidence .... i wrote this not as a bash , but to point out that customer service should also be a big consideration before making a tackle purchase , these days with reels and rods costing hundreds of dollars , you have to be able to buy with confidence that a manufacturer will back up their product and that they can answer any question you have . that said , first impressions are big , too many options out there .... Quote
jtharris3 Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 it would be no question - curado i for $129 Where are you seeing it for that price? Quote
bootytrain Posted August 1, 2015 Posted August 1, 2015 You can find the Citica I for 118 on ebay Quote
Super User Raul Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 Shimano no questions asked. 1 Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 I have a 20 year old Shimano Calcutta that fishes good as new. I have Curados that are nearly as old that fish as well. I would look for a deal on a new Citica. I think you can find one in your range. Lews get pretty good reviews, but they don't have the history of Shimano. If one guy disappears, you are messed over. I will say in such a case you might still get parts from a Revo or Phlueger as they are Chinese clones.Shimano isn't very good about getting parts to older model reels either really. Daiwa is the best as far as that department is concerned. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 Where are you seeing it for that price?Honey Creek Tackle in Bargersville selling them out for that price... Or were. Quote
Super User Raul Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 Shimano isn't very good about getting parts to older model reels either really. Daiwa is the best as far as that department is concerned. With Shimano you won't need parts for older reels, older Shimano reels are not indestructible but purty darn close to be. 2 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted August 2, 2015 Super User Posted August 2, 2015 I refuse to participate in this thread... That said. <cough>SHIMANO</cough> Quote
Weld's Largemouth Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Both are equals to me. I just like lews' innovation Quote
John G Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Pretend that you are buying for your son and you are buying him his first .22. Naturally, you would start him off right and you would buy him a Remington. Same with his first baitcaster. Start him off right and get the best and the best is of course, Shimano. 4 Quote
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