Swimbait reel

[Caiden Kuehn]

im looking to get into swimbaits. I need a swim bait reel around 100-150$. I'll mostly be throwing 2-6 oz baits.

[MIbassin]

Cardiff 300 or 400

[Caiden Kuehn]

But those are like 200+... I don’t have that kind of money yet. Maybe in the future 

[Stephen B]

Are you looking for a round reel or low profile?

[Angry John]

Right or left handle

 

[Big Swimbait]

On 10/23/2017 at 5:30 PM, Caiden Kuehn said:

But those are like 200+... I don’t have that kind of money yet. Maybe in the future 

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Cardiff_A_Series_Casting_Reels/descpage-SCCRA.html

 

Right in your budget!

 

[deep]

Used cardiffs go for *well* under $100.

[Caiden Kuehn]

Think I might have to get the Cardiff 

[MassYak85]

The cardiff is a good reel. I have a 300 size for smaller swimbaits (1-3oz). My only complaint is the drag. It doesn't take much to go from "well that's not even enough to set the hook" to locked down. That can be good and bad. Quick adjust if you need it but if you bump it at all unknowingly it could be bad news. 

[Dtrombly]

15 hours ago, Caiden Kuehn said:

But those are like 200+... I don’t have that kind of money yet. Maybe in the future 

Cardiff is in your budget, new, from tacklewarehouse 

[Bluebasser86]

Keep your eyes open and you can get a used 300 Curado for around $150. The Cardiff is a fine reel too if you don't mind the round reel. 

[DINK WHISPERER]

Do yourself a favor and get a low profile reel. The Daiwa Lexa 300 and Tatula HD 200 can both be had new for under $150. The Lew's super duty wide spool and the 13 A3 for around $160. There are others but those are the ones I've used and like. 

[Scarborough817]

look for a used lexa 300 even just a tatula 100 will work

[Angry John]

There are some good options.  You like round?  Luna, millionaire, Abu.  These are moderate cost reels that you can tune and upgrade as you get better.  The round reels are a little heavier but have good line capacity.  There are a lot of expecive options but those three will last and have resale value if you decide to upgrade later.