Buying my first baitcaster...

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On 2/2/2016 at 4:19 PM, EllisJuan said:

I am looking at buying my first baitcaster.  

When I was younger I used to lust over the beautiful Calcutta.  My friends are steering me towards a Curado.  

I went through every brand and every price point all the way up to the Calais.  I was never happy until I went to and stayed with what I lusted for when I was younger.   You could do a lot worse than a Calcutta. Round reels have a lot of plus' like all metal construction, ease of maintenance and an intrinsic feel of being more solid when using baits that retrieve with a lot of resistance.  Either way, I was never content until I was using what I always dreamed of using.

[new2BC4bass]

9 hours ago, EllisJuan said:

I know how to pick expensive hobbies...lol.  Of course this means I will need another rod...they are both to fine of reels to sit on my only extra caster...a Shimano Clarus.  

I am going to wait and see how I like the Loomis E6x before I make any moves.

 

I can't afford to spend what many enthusists spend per rod and reel, but have still managed to spend a few thousand the past 7 years on fishing gear.  I have more than I'll ever need, yet keep looking.  Especially at reels.

 

56 minutes ago, WdyCrankbait said:

Expensive hobbies, yeah, I play guitar, love cars, tying flies, and am married.  So, no $$ for this guy!

Bait Monkey is part of the dark side, but the part that lets you have cool stuff!

 I like cars, but love motorcycles.  Being married means neither are in the books for me as a hobby.  Have always thought I would like to flyfish...and tie my own flies, naturally...but have to set some limits.

OP: If you think fishing is an expensive hobby, then don't get interested in acoustic guitars.  Started taking lessons a year ago.  Simply had to have an electric for my first guitar.  Then bought an acoustic so I and my instructor could hear my mistakes.  He plays along with me on an acoustic, and we don't use an amp.  Discovered I love acoustic, and now have 3 and would love a dozen or two more.  Go to acoustic guitar forum to learn how much these babies can cost. http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/index.php   Check out the classifieds where many guitars are sold at a fraction of their cost due to the economy, but are still way out of my budget.

 

[cottny27]

Is Taylor still considered the Mac Daddy of acoustics?

[RB 77]

On 2/4/2016 at 3:32 PM, EllisJuan said:

I broke down and ordered the Calcutta also.  I am weak and have no willpower.  

 

...and what would two hot new reels be without some fresh ABEC 7 bearings to go in them?

Nice! You wont be disappointed.

[new2BC4bass]

On 2/5/2016 at 3:32 PM, cottny27 said:

Is Taylor still considered the Mac Daddy of acoustics?

Not sure what you mean by this, but Taylors are still very popular acoustic guitars.  However, an all solid wood one is beyond my budget.  I'm thinking an OM size Larrivee might be my next guitar.  Nazareth (home of Martin Guitars) is just up the road from me, but they are also out of my budget for an all solid wood guitar.  I just keep on dreamin'.