How would you use these Shimano reels?

[Gbezefromnapeze]

I started fishing last year, and the tackle monkey has ridden me to buy 3 reels, all 7to1 ratio,  that I have been rotating between my 2 rods, a heavy, xfast and a med heavy, fast. I'll probably be buying another.

 

The reels are a Bantam, Curado K, and a Metanium DC.

 

I'm a bank fisherman. And enjoy all techniques. I would like to know how you guys would pair up these reels and what would be their best uses.

[Kidflex]

I have all 3 reels and they will do everything the others will do just fine. I use the bantam for jigs and heavier Texas rigs. The metanium for light t rigs and senko/fluke applications. And the curado for moving baits. 

[roadwarrior]

[WRB]

4 hours ago, Gbezefromnapeze said:

I started fishing last year, and the tackle monkey has ridden me to buy 3 reels, all 7to1 ratio,  that I have been rotating between my 2 rods, a heavy, xfast and a med heavy, fast. I'll probably be buying another.

 

The reels are a Bantam, Curado K, and a Metanium DC.

 

I'm a bank fisherman. And enjoy all techniques. I would like to know how you guys would pair up these reels and what would be their best uses.

Pick out the reel you like best, sell the 2 and buy 1 more of preffered reel, 2 if you buy another rod.

I like to have the same model reels when fishing so they cast and feel identicle in lieu of multiple models. The only exception being swimbait bait reels and those are the same make and models. This gives me a back up reel that is identicle.

Tom

 

[Gbezefromnapeze]

Good point. It would be easier on my untrained thumb, to master one reel.

[STBen1215]

35 minutes ago, WRB said:

Pick out the reel you like best, sell the 2 and buy 1 more of preffered reel, 2 if you buy another rod.

I like to have the same model reels when fishing so they cast and feel identicle in lieu of multiple models. The only exception being swimbait bait reels and those are the same make and models. This gives me a back up reel that is identicle.

Tom

 

There is a reason manufacturers make multiple multiple different models as the excel at different tasks. There is no need to sell the reels all for 1 model. The Bantam is an excellent heavy cover reel, where as the Curado K is a workhorse reel, and the Metanium DC serves a lighter duty reel due to its overall construction. As long as its the same brand setting the brakes will be identical.

 

It's good that you are trying multiple different reels so you are getting practice with the centrifugal brakes, DC brakes, etc. You have excellent reels! 

[DomQ]

I wouldnt sell any, they are awesome reels! Good choice man! I second everyone's advice on applications for each reel. Cant go wrong man.