ctg0311 Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 I am looking in the 200-300 range for a new baitcaster. Strongly considering grabbing the new Lews Custom Lite SLP but wanted to hear other opinions in that range of your favorite. Already got a few Tatula SV's, Tatula Elite, Curado K's, Mach Crush, and Alderbaren BFS XG's, so, something different than those! Quote
Stephen B Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 You have some nice reels already, but I would recommend trying the Curado DC, Chronarch MGL, Daiwa Tatula Elite, or the Daiwa Costal TWS. It all depends on which application and weight to balance whichever rod you want it paired with. That's my thoughts. Goodluck. Quote
ctg0311 Posted October 1, 2019 Author Posted October 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, Stephen B said: You have some nice reels already, but I would recommend trying the Curado DC, Chronarch MGL, Daiwa Tatula Elite, or the Daiwa Costal TWS. It all depends on which application and weight to balance whichever rod you want it paired with. That's my thoughts. Goodluck. Thanks Stephen! You like your Curado DC or Chronarch MGL better? Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted October 1, 2019 Super User Posted October 1, 2019 Chronarch MGL, hands down. This reel is an absolute gem in the Shimano lineup. Quote
ctg0311 Posted October 1, 2019 Author Posted October 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, fishballer06 said: Chronarch MGL, hands down. This reel is an absolute gem in the Shimano lineup. Got me strongly considering that now...does it handle lighter lures well? Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted October 1, 2019 Super User Posted October 1, 2019 1 minute ago, ctg0311 said: Got me strongly considering that now...does it handle lighter lures well? I can bomb a Manns Baby 1- with it using 12lb fluoro. That's a 1/4oz bait. 1 Quote
primetime Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 The models that are a year or two older and get marked down into the $100-$150 range...You can find some good deals on the Daiwa baitcasters at certain times of year. Shimmano reels seem to always hold their price but they are worth the money as I still have an Old Green Bantam Curado that has to be 25 years old and is still fantastic...Not sure I have ever done much more than clean it and grease and lube... Hard to go wrong with any Shimano. If you want to sell it in a few years to upgrade, it will still get you a good return on Ebay, guys pay good money for them used or not... Quote
ctg0311 Posted October 1, 2019 Author Posted October 1, 2019 Thanks for all the feedback everyone! Much appreciated. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted October 1, 2019 Super User Posted October 1, 2019 So far I love my Curado DC. It's smooth and casts a mile. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted October 1, 2019 Super User Posted October 1, 2019 Buy the Lews at Sportsmans Outfitters. You'll live it and sell all your others.Its lk like 179 there. 1 Quote
Jason.Domingo Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 Love my Lew’s HyperMag..very smooth, casts far, handles light lures no problem. Although I feel like all the high end Lew’s are the same at least as far as internals are concerned. They’re just made out of different materials, the body that is lol. 1 Quote
newyorktoiowa57 Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 I'd go Chronarch MGL for bottom baits or Curado DC for reaction. The Metanium MGL would be around 300 from Digitaka, but it does have a 70 sized spool and no U.S. warranty. Quote
Super User MickD Posted October 2, 2019 Super User Posted October 2, 2019 Get a reel different than those you already have. In that price range they all are good, but most likely a little different. Then you'll be an expert on all those reels. Quote
FrankN209 Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 Bantam MGL is another good choice. Or the Daiwa SV103. Quote
Matt_3479 Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 My two favourites are chronarch mgl and bantam mgl! The bantam might be just above or top of the range. The chronarch is probably my all around favourite reel! Have 3-4 of them and got them on anything from finesse to frog, t-rigs/jigs!! Quote
LegendaryBassin Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 Definitely go with a Shimano or Daiwa. No comparison as they are the best Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 2, 2019 Super User Posted October 2, 2019 Crrrrrrraaaaap !!! Do I have to choose ? So many options .... Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 2, 2019 Global Moderator Posted October 2, 2019 Zillion SV TWS Once I fished one I sold all my Shimanos and made the switch to Daiwa. 3 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted October 2, 2019 Super User Posted October 2, 2019 8 hours ago, Raul said: Crrrrrrraaaaap !!! Do I have to choose ? So many options .... Nope. Just keep buying another one every couple months. Problem solved. Quote
Super User NHBull Posted October 2, 2019 Super User Posted October 2, 2019 It’s hard to beat the Chronarch MGL and they can be had in your price range. Quote
waymont Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 You have some Tatula SV TW already. Not many reels outperform the SV TW. 2 Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 2, 2019 Super User Posted October 2, 2019 12 hours ago, new2BC4bass said: Nope. Just keep buying another one every couple months. Problem solved. Been doing that for years, just to be sure I ain't missin anything ! Quote
bwjay Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Stretch and get a Bantam. You won't regret it. Most solid and smooth baitcaster I've used, and most people seem to have the same impression. 1 Quote
LonnieP Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 My next reel in that price range will be the Daiwa Coastal SV 1 Quote
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