SWVABass Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 They have them on sale for 89, are they worth it? I have three pro qualifiers already and I'm looking for a reel to use throwing jerkbaits. Quote
cottny27 Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 For $89 I don't think you can find a nicer reel. The braking system is awesome and its feather light. Its more comfortable than the PQ and not such a heavy clunker Quote
ghost Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 Carbonlite casting reel is light weight. it's right there in weight with the higher end Shimanos, Daiwas, and Lews. I have the left hand version and it has been a very good, reliable reel. I bought my during the reel trade a couple years ago and at $90 that's a great deal. the dual braking works great too, just like on a Lews dual braking casting reels. Where else are going to find a casting reel with a carbon fiber handle for less than $100 brand new? Quote
cottny27 Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 Also has the carbon drag. Tons of high end features for $89 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted December 6, 2016 Super User Posted December 6, 2016 I don't know anything about the new models, but I have a couple of the gold colored ones from years ago. Love those suckers. Not fond of the color, but I can cast 3/16 oz. Shad Raps with ease using these reels. Dual braking. Nice reels. I've got reels costing a lot more that can't do any better. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted December 6, 2016 Super User Posted December 6, 2016 I've got an older gold one as well and it's a great little reel. I was tempted by the sale too. If they're anything like the older ones they're a steal at $89 Quote
SWVABass Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 Just a little hesitant after reading some of the reviews and they talk about gears grinding. I'm looking for a reel to through jerkbaits and possibly small toowater. Quote
cottny27 Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 You got lemons with any reel. What's the overall rating? Mine you can't hardly backlash if you want to. Quote
ghost Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 Lemons. I was surprised when I got 2 different curado 71 HG with problems. finally have one....so far seems perfect. Quote
SWVABass Posted December 7, 2016 Author Posted December 7, 2016 Ok thanks for the input, they run about 3.5 outta 5. Think I'll try one out seeing as they are less right now than the pro. Appreciate the feedback! Quote
cottny27 Posted December 7, 2016 Posted December 7, 2016 If you can check em out in store then you can have em show you a few. Quote
SWVABass Posted December 7, 2016 Author Posted December 7, 2016 Wish that was an option, I'm about a 6 hour drive to the one nearest me. I haven't had a bad real yet so I'm going to go ahead and give it a try and see how it does Quote
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