OkieBoy17 Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 I found the swimbait rod dobyns fury 795 now I'm looking for a reel. I know the shimano cardiff is great. But I want a lower profile reel. I'll be throwing anywhere from 1-4 oz swimbaits. Mainly 1 - 2 1/2 oz baits. But every so often I'll tie on my 8 inch bait that's 4oz. So if there's any good low profile swimbait reels that's good for that under 150 please let me know Quote
CroakHunter Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 I have no experience with swimbaits. But have you looked at the lews super duty? I just bought mine for $100 and it feels solid. I am going to use it for pitching super heavy cover. Also found a Curado 300 with power handle for $210 on ebay. Also maybe the okuma Citrix A 350. Abu Garcia "winch" series? Quote
Stephen B Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 The only options that are worth the money IMO are the A3, Tranx, Lexa 400, or Curado 300. I wouldn't bother with the Okuma. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted October 27, 2017 Super User Posted October 27, 2017 for those smaller swimbaits you are planning to use , a standard low profile bait caster will be fine . you will be able to spool up enough 17-20 lb. line . 1-4 oz. baits can be thrown on 15 lb. line actually . a pretty decent reel that will work good is the abu orra winch , on sale at TW for $70 .... Quote
OkieBoy17 Posted October 27, 2017 Author Posted October 27, 2017 52 minutes ago, Big Bait Fishing said: for those smaller swimbaits you are planning to use , a standard low profile bait caster will be fine . you will be able to spool up enough 17-20 lb. line . 1-4 oz. baits can be thrown on 15 lb. line actually . a pretty decent reel that will work good is the abu orra winch , on sale at TW for $70 .... I was thinking the same thing. I'll be throwing 1 - 3 oz probably at all times and that's considered small swimbaits in the swimbait world. I do have a couble that's in the 4 oz range but I'll rarly throw that enless I'm sight fishing for a huge bass that I see, other then that I'll be throwing my *** oz swimbaits on the regular. And I think im gonna go with the Abu garcia revo x gen 4 in 5:4:1 ratio holds 180 yards of 12 pound so that should be good for my smaller swimbaits Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted October 28, 2017 Posted October 28, 2017 A3, Lew's super duty wide spool, Tatula HD 200, lexa 300 in that order. I use the first 3 now for SB fishing and love them. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 28, 2017 Global Moderator Posted October 28, 2017 I've used the reliable old Curado 200B a lot for tossing baits in the size range you're talking about. You can find used 300E Curados for around $150 if you look around a little. 1 Quote
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