$100 (+ or -) reel for spinnerbaits

[jimmyjoe]

5 hours ago, JediAmoeba said:

Why do you say that?  I use a Daiwa Lexa 400 (8.1:1) ratio, 42 inches of retrieve for 8+ hours straight casting huge bucktails without any trouble.  

   I found out that fast retrieve reels tire me out with highly resistive lures, too. Like @new2BC4bass and @Russ E, I'm so old I babysat Methuselah. (Kid was a brat, too!)     ?    jj

[Russ E]

5 hours ago, JediAmoeba said:

Why do you say that?  I use a Daiwa Lexa 400 (8.1:1) ratio, 42 inches of retrieve for 8+ hours straight casting huge bucktails without any trouble.  

When you start getting older, the low gear ratio reels are a lot easier on your wrist and hand for bigger baits.

[ww2farmer]

I use the Daiwa Fuego CT in 6.3:1 for spinnerbaits.

 

Paired with a Dobyns Fury 703c it will cast 5/16oz. War Eagle finesse spinnerbaits like a dream, and also pull a big single blade Colorado spinner bait effortlessly with out wearing you out.

[Bluebasser86]

6 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

I am guessing because spinnerbaits have a lot more drag than a jig.  I know my rod arm tired out pretty fast hauling a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait with Colorado blades through the tops of weed beds.  Of course, I am an old fart that hasn't exercised since....??

Muskie bucktails are going to have way bigger blades than a bass spinnerbait. A 400 is a huge reel built to handle a lot more load/torque though, possibly why it's easy despite the high gear ratio.

 

Most of my spinnerbaits are 1/2oz or larger, up to 1oz and I often put a big trailer on those big baits, pushing them up around the 1.5oz range. I use a Tatula 150 for my spinnerbaits.

[jimmyjoe]

8 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

 

Most of my spinnerbaits are 1/2oz or larger, up to 1oz and I often put a big trailer on those big baits, pushing them up around the 1.5oz range. I use a Tatula 150 for my spinnerbaits.

  These are the kind of comments that are really useful here. Instead of "This is what you should do ....",  someone offers,  "This is what I do and what I use." There's a lot of that here, and that's what I like about Bass Resource. I've scanned other forums for fishing, but for bass fishing, this is the best that there is, bar none. The greatest "resource" here is people.   jj  

[Boomstick]

You should be able to get a Daiwa Tatula CT for under $100 on ebay. Great reel with great brakes. 6.3:1 is my choice for year-round spinnerbaits but 7.1:1 is fine as well.

 

If you are willing to spend a little more, the Tatula 150 or 200 may be worth it as they are designed to throw heavier lures.

[Brett's_daddy]

In that price range I would say Shimano SLX in a 6.3:1. Amazon.com also has the 13 Fishing Concept Z in the 6.6:1 for $105...that was a $200 reel when it first came out. I just grabbed the LH version and it is one sweet looking reel, very comfortable in hand too. Good luck with whatever you decide!!!