Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Does anyone have any low profile casting reel recommendations for inshore fishing as well as freshwater bass fishing? My budget is $200 1 Quote
crypt Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 I use an Ambassaduer 5500c or a 4600c. 5500 is for when I need the extra line capacity with big reds or snook. Quote
Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 28 minutes ago, crypt said: I use an Ambassaduer 5500c or a 4600c. 5500 is for when I need the extra line capacity with big reds or snook. Do you have any low profile casters for inshore? Quote
Super User Angry John Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 Daiwa zillion coastal, daiwa advantage htsl, daiwa millionaire bay area special , Daiwa luna off the top of my head. 1 Quote
Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 17 minutes ago, Angry John said: Daiwa zillion coastal, daiwa advantage htsl, daiwa millionaire bay area special , Daiwa luna off the top of my head. Dang it Im sorry I forgot to say that I have a budget of around $200 or less Quote
Super User Angry John Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 Just now, Frogliza said: Dang it Im sorry I forgot to say that I have a budget of around $200 or less Daiwa advantage 153 hst or htsl https://www.ebay.com/itm/Team-Daiwa-Advantage-153HST-Super-Tuned/282786183020?hash=item41d75eb76c:g:wRYAAOSwttVaQpqi you right or left? Quote
Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, Angry John said: Daiwa advantage 153 hst or htsl https://www.ebay.com/itm/Team-Daiwa-Advantage-153HST-Super-Tuned/282786183020?hash=item41d75eb76c:g:wRYAAOSwttVaQpqi you right or left? Im right handed but i like using left hand baitcasters. For the reel.. I think I would rather have a newer reel to buy with a warranty than a old one. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 The advantage is a tank and is as tough as a zillion. I have two and they are very nice. If you can pick one up for under a hundred dollars in good shape you would have enough for a professional clean job and money for line. They do have a new arid on ebay for around 60 but i have never used one of those... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Daiwa-Aird-Coastal-100HLA/112728542201?hash=item1a3f250bf9:g:ucgAAOSwSrNaOBTh Quote
freelancer27 Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Daiwa Coastal TWS. I have one it is pretty good. U can find them for 150 usd. Quote
Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 32 minutes ago, Angry John said: The advantage is a tank and is as tough as a zillion. I have two and they are very nice. If you can pick one up for under a hundred dollars in good shape you would have enough for a professional clean job and money for line. They do have a new arid on ebay for around 60 but i have never used one of those... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Daiwa-Aird-Coastal-100HLA/112728542201?hash=item1a3f250bf9:g:ucgAAOSwSrNaOBTh 2 minutes ago, freelancer27 said: Daiwa Coastal TWS. I have one it is pretty good. U can find them for 150 usd. I'll check both out. Would the new Shimano Curado K be a good inshore reel? It says it is rated for saltwater on shimano's cite Quote
Super User Angry John Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 Not a shimano guy but there are tons around Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 The #1 coastal reel on the Gulf coast is a Shimano Citica CI200I #149.99 Quote
Scrapiron Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 My father-in-law loves his Abu Orra2 (not Orra) reels for both inshore and fresh. I've been using Shimano Curado 200 hg and 70XG reels and they have been solid. He tried some Curados but went back to his Abu reels.This year I'm going to put a couple of Daiwas inot the rotation- SV103 and SV105. We haven had any issues with any reels as far as rust or maintenance. We do rinse and wipe down after every trip as well as a deeper cleaning/oil/etc. every month or so. I'd say he was 90% inshore and I'm 50% inshore. Quote
haggard Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Frogliza said: I'll check both out. Would the new Shimano Curado K be a good inshore reel? It says it is rated for saltwater on shimano's cite I've been looking for a reel for the same purpose - split duty between inshore (striper) and freshwater bass - and keep coming back to the Curado K. Only reason I'm holding off is to get more opinions on it for these duties. Capacity seems good enough for what I expect to do with it so I don't see the need for anything bigger or heavier (will use it on a 6'8 MH rod). Citica I also looks similar, slightly cheaper, a little lighter, one less ball bearing. Quote
Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 7 hours ago, Catt said: The #1 coastal reel on the Gulf coast is a Shimano Citica CI200I #149.99 Im on the gulf coast but is the Citica saltwater approved? It doesn't say on Shimano's site 1 hour ago, haggard said: I've been looking for a reel for the same purpose - split duty between inshore (striper) and freshwater bass - and keep coming back to the Curado K. Only reason I'm holding off is to get more opinions on it for these duties. Capacity seems good enough for what I expect to do with it so I don't see the need for anything bigger or heavier (will use it on a 6'8 MH rod). Citica I also looks similar, slightly cheaper, a little lighter, one less ball bearing. If the "bright orange zero ball bearing reel" is worth the hype it SHOULD be a great saltwater reel as well. I hope you know what I mean by that since the company is banned from being mentioned on this site. Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 29 minutes ago, Frogliza said: Im on the gulf coast but is the Citica saltwater approved? It doesn't say on Shimano's site You are aware that the exact same anodization process is used on saltwater reels is used on freshwater reels? Flush with water after use in saltwater, tear down, clean it, & re-lube every 3 months... what ya should already be doing with any reel...it's called maintenance. Quote
Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Catt said: You are aware that the exact same anodization process is used on saltwater reels is used on freshwater reels? Flush with water after use in saltwater, tear down, clean it, & re-lube every 3 months... what ya should already be doing with any reel...it's called maintenance. Yeah but I am just confused on why they wouldn't say that it is for inshore on the shimano site like they do with the Curado K and the Casitas Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 Welcome aboard! I use a Chronarch 50e for both fresh/salt. I would also consider a Curado 70, or a Daiwa Tatula model. Quote
Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, Darren. said: Welcome aboard! I use a Chronarch 50e for both fresh/salt. I would also consider a Curado 70, or a Daiwa Tatula model. What is the difference with the Curado 70 and Curado K? Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Frogliza said: What is the difference with the Curado 70 and Curado K? From what I understand, K is a bit beefier than the 70. I haven't used either, just made the recommendation since the Chronarch 50e is no longer sold (except used). I prefer smaller reels all around for weight, comfort. Power is not a problem at all. Quote
Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Darren. said: From what I understand, K is a bit beefier than the 70. I haven't used either, just made the recommendation since the Chronarch 50e is no longer sold (except used). I prefer smaller reels all around for weight, comfort. Power is not a problem at all. I am also considering the Okuma Komodo SS and the Daiwa Lexa Type-WN 300 size Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 58 minutes ago, Frogliza said: Yeah but I am just confused on why they wouldn't say that it is for inshore on the shimano site like they do with the Curado K and the Casitas The Citica was designed as a bass fishing reel but that in no way means it cannot be used for Specks-n-Reds! What do you think makes a reel for inshore use? Because a website says so! Don't like going there but I worked 15 yrs in the aerospace industry as a manufacturing engineer. The exact same anodization process used to protect the metal parts of the Citica are the same processes used to protect the inshore reels. They're selling you a reel as inshore that has nothing different in it that their freshwater reels. Oh & by the way the same applies to trolling motors & outbounds ? Quote
Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Catt said: The Citica was designed as a bass fishing reel but that in no way means it cannot be used for Specks-n-Reds! What do you think makes a reel for inshore use? Because a website says so! Don't like going there but I worked 15 yrs in the aerospace industry as a manufacturing engineer. The exact same anodization process used to protect the metal parts of the Citica are the same processes used to protect the inshore reels. They're selling you a reel as inshore that has nothing different in it that their freshwater reels. Oh & by the way the same applies to trolling motors & outbounds ? Thanks for informing me on this! I will keep the citica in mind. But would a reel designed for heavy saltwater use like a Daiwa Lexa or a Okuma Komodo be better than something that isn't? Because I have been looking at the Daiwa Lexa Type-WN and the Okuma Komodo SS (both around $200) for a 300 size reel. The Komodo also has a baitclicker. 1 Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 I have become a Daiwa guy, ever since a friend lent me one of his Daiwa Excelers to play with. I sold off all of my Lews, Shimanos and a few BPS. I fish nothing but Daiwa Tatula family reels. I fish mostly on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, like the Potomac River, Middle River, The Bush and Back Rivers etc. I even fish the main bay areas around some of the big islands. All of which are tidal water. All I do is rinse my gear off. We chase bass, stripers, big perch and cats. I have some reels that are 5 years old with no problems. I am sure a a Daiwa CT would work fine, but the Daiwa Coastal 200 would be great too. That reel will run you $150 new on Amazon. A Tat CT would run you around $100 on Amazon. I have purchased several reels from ABCD, a supplier on Amazon. I have had great service from them, so if you are thinking about who to buy from on Amazon you can have confidence with them. Quote
Frogliza Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 12 minutes ago, fishnkamp said: I have become a Daiwa guy, ever since a friend lent me one of his Daiwa Excelers to play with. I sold off all of my Lews, Shimanos and a few BPS. I fish nothing but Daiwa Tatula family reels. I fish mostly on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, like the Potomac River, Middle River, The Bush and Back Rivers etc. I even fish the main bay areas around some of the big islands. All of which are tidal water. All I do is rinse my gear off. We chase bass, stripers, big perch and cats. I have some reels that are 5 years old with no problems. I am sure a a Daiwa CT would work fine, but the Daiwa Coastal 200 would be great too. That reel will run you $150 new on Amazon. A Tat CT would run you around $100 on Amazon. I have purchased several reels from ABCD, a supplier on Amazon. I have had great service from them, so if you are thinking about who to buy from on Amazon you can have confidence with them. I checked out the Daiwa Coastal. For almost the same price on amazon would the Daiwa Coastal or Daiwa Lexa Type-WN be better? And would the Daiwa Lexa HD be worth jumping up to? The HD has good reviews Quote
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