What’s the best baitcasting reel on sale in the $200-$300 range?

[Crankin4Bass]

19 hours ago, WRB said:

Who made the OP's Cabela's rod?

 

Diawa

 

[new2BC4bass]

18 hours ago, tcbass said:

 

I have a Plueger Patriach and Quantum Smoke reel that I can't get to cast far. I think the Patriach is circa 2009 and the Smoke is a few years newer.

 

I have 2 Abu Revo Rockets that I do like a lot and they cast far.

You should be getting good distance with the Patriarch.  I've got a couple of the XTs and they cast very well.  Like mine a lot.  Reasonably light, look nice with a tough finish, brakes set lower than on any other of my other reels and good casting distance.

[roadwarrior]