bass raider Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Another vote for shimano. Only way to go. X2 Quote
Kyle46N Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 I just bought two of the new Lews Tournament MB's on Ebay for 115 each. I've been able to use them side by side with the Tournament Pro, and they feel and cast the same in my opinion. Sweet reels. I'd put them up against a Curado anyday. Especially for that price. Quote
Super User webertime Posted August 3, 2015 Super User Posted August 3, 2015 I have an affinity for products made by the same people the market them. IE Shimanos are built by Shimano... I have always had better luck with products made by the people who put their name on them be it cycling, climbing, fishing, etc. Shimano Citica I is readily available for ~$120... I will say this, and not to be a Debbie Downer. A Citica I's performance (or a Curado I or any Lews I've tried) is not $120 better than the Pro Qualifiers that I have used/owned. Quote
bassbassontherange Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 I will say this, and not to be a Debbie Downer. A Citica I's performance (or a Curado I or any Lews I've tried) is not $120 better than the Pro Qualifiers that I have used/owned. That's really a relative statement. It depends on the user and how much money they'll devote to fishing gear. Someone who fishes multiple times a week, or has a higher income will feel justified in spending more $$$ on a reel that's only slightly better. Look at it this way: You wanted a new Curado I, but because you didn't believe it was worth $140 at the time, you bought a reel that was $100. Ten years later, when a Curado would have been going as strong as ever (and heck, maybe the alternative reel is also), could you justify the reel you REALLY wanted for 4$/year more? I sure as heck can. Get what you want. If you don't have the money, save for it. If you're buying a good reel, what you spend is worth whatever the cost of regret may be otherwise. It sucks always seeing something in the window that you wish you had. 2 Quote
jitterbug127 Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 i am a lews man myself. the quality for the money is unbeatable. very smooth, durable, and lightweight. everything I need. The reels just set up really well in my hands, and are comfortable to throw all day. I have 4 Lews reels now, and I do not see buying anything not Lews for a long time. Plus the customer service in great! Quote
Super User Raul Posted August 3, 2015 Super User Posted August 3, 2015 That's really a relative statement. It depends on the user and how much money they'll devote to fishing gear. Someone who fishes multiple times a week, or has a higher income will feel justified in spending more $$$ on a reel that's only slightly better. Look at it this way: You wanted a new Curado I, but because you didn't believe it was worth $140 at the time, you bought a reel that was $100. Ten years later, when a Curado would have been going as strong as ever (and heck, maybe the alternative reel is also), could you justify the reel you REALLY wanted for 4$/year more? I sure as heck can. Get what you want. If you don't have the money, save for it. If you're buying a good reel, what you spend is worth whatever the cost of regret may be otherwise. It sucks always seeing something in the window that you wish you had. Back in 1994 when I purchased my first Curado 200 B I paid for it the obscene amount of $120 bones, it´s 2015, 20 years have passed and I bet I can squeeze another 20 years of beating out of that reel, so 6 bucks a year so far ain´t bad. Quote
zachb34 Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 If it matters to you, the Shimano reels always hold their value. Especially the curado series. The 200E7 curados have been discontinued for years and are still going as high as $180 on auction sites. 1 Quote
kingmotorboat Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 I've never been a shimano fan. I've used a curado and wasn't impressed. I own.a lews tournament mb and absolutely love it. With all this being said I'm thinking about getting a citica I they look and feel amazing and seem like a workhorse of a reel Quote
Jon G Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 I guess I should add on to why I say Shimano. Everything about Shimano screams quality. They have been around for a long time and they have continuously produced quality reels. When I pick one up and use it my reaction every time is "D**n this is nice" Don't get me wrong I've had a Lews Tourney Pro and it was a nice reel I just wasn't as impressed with it as I was with a Shimano. The other thing for me at least is I don't see much of a difference between a vast majority of Lews models besides an ounce or two of weight shed off. Quote
robster80 Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 shimano for me also. i had a lews TP and didnt care much for it. Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 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. So you're assuming that just because that is your personal preference that it's the best? I've seen a lot of problems with Remington's lately, so saying that it would be the "right" rifle just because of the brand name would make me believe the child has more sense than you. There is no "best," it is all personal preference. As of all the reels I've used, my personal favorite brand is Daiwa. My personal favorite .22LR is the S&W M&P15-22. Just because that is your preferred brand, doesn't make it "right" for someone else. 1 Quote
Josh Smith Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Shimano, or Swedish-built Abu Garcia. As far as I'm concerned, most of the rest are just carbon copies of each other. Josh Quote
Turkey sandwich Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Update on my Speed Spool BB1. This weekend I fished it in my crankbait Rod in place of my Chronarch 50E. I had a weird time getting the brakes under control... I've never had this kind of trouble with a reel. Once I did, and with a very active thumb, it was casting a mile. Maybe it's because I've gotten so used to the reliability and ease of use of my Chronarch's, but I'll likely be buying more of them over a comparable Lews. Like others have mentioned, it's totally worth it to get what you want/the better option if it means less frustration and more time enjoying your time on the water, even if it involves a little more time saving up. I can justify saving money on spinning reels, but not casting. The difference can be huge. Quote
offsidewing Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 I had a Lew's BB1 Pro that I sold to fund a Shimano Metanium DC. I didn't realize how good the BB1 Pro was until I owned a Shimano. 1 Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 4, 2015 Super User Posted August 4, 2015 I had a Lew's BB1 Pro that I sold to fund a Shimano Metanium DC. I didn't realize how good the BB1 Pro was until I owned a Shimano. Quote
k3bass Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 So you're assuming that just because that is your personal preference that it's the best? I've seen a lot of problems with Remington's lately, so saying that it would be the "right" rifle just because of the brand name would make me believe the child has more sense than you. There is no "best," it is all personal preference. As of all the reels I've used, my personal favorite brand is Daiwa. My personal favorite .22LR is the S&W M&P15-22. Just because that is your preferred brand, doesn't make it "right" for someone else. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^This! 1 Quote
John G Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 So you're assuming that just because that is your personal preference that it's the best? I've seen a lot of problems with Remington's lately, so saying that it would be the "right" rifle just because of the brand name would make me believe the child has more sense than you. There is no "best," it is all personal preference. As of all the reels I've used, my personal favorite brand is Daiwa. My personal favorite .22LR is the S&W M&P15-22. Just because that is your preferred brand, doesn't make it "right" for someone else. 8 year old boys are generally happy with their first rifle and I don't know too many 8 year old boys that have a personal preference when it comes to 22 rifles. Wrong brand or not, it's still his first rifle and he will appreciate it unless he is a total ingrate. Btw, I have no idea what kind of problems that Remington is having nowadays but I would not hesitate to buy a 30 year old Remington for my son to get him what I, his father, thinks is the right rifle. Geeeez 2 Quote
John G Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 This guy has a different opinion on the Curado I vs the Pro Q lol https://youtu.be/0ExQlbk8GV4 This guy pronounces Daiwa Tatula way different than I do. I say it like spatula. He says Tatoola. Quote
bootytrain Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 This guy pronounces Daiwa Tatula way different than I do. I say it like spatula. He says Tatoola. His vid had some misinfo but I was entertained lol. You can't deny his experiences with both reels though. Quote
John G Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 His vid had some misinfo but I was entertained lol. You can't deny his experiences with both reels though. Yes, a little bit of misinformation but I like it in that he he just another person taking the time to put together videos for us to watch on YouTube. 1 Quote
boostr Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Plus I like the shwag you can get thru their rebates when you get there higher end reels... Quote
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