Does BG vs Nasci = Ford vs Chevy?

[C5Longhorn]

I've been eyeing a new spinning reel and ML rod for weightless and light weight plastics.  I'm budgeting about $100 -$150 for a reel and looking at the BG and the new for '21 Nasci.

 

Would be interested in opinions on these 2.  I currently have a Nasci that I've been happy with, but I also hear a lot of good feedback on the BG.

 

Thanks,

 

Rick

[ironbjorn]

The BG is heavier and I personally think it's ugly. I tend to stay at or under $100 for a spinning reel. My go-to reels are the Daiwa Legalis, Shimano Sahara, and Shimano NASCI.

[bulldog1935]

BG=F150

Nasci = Corolla.

 

@C5Longhorn

I have this youtube set to start with a direct comparison of BG and Battle, and gets to  Nasci at 45:56

 

[C5Longhorn]

3 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said:

BG=F150

Nasci = Corolla. 

I like you analogy as a car guy.  So, does Stradic = 4Runner?

[GetFishorDieTryin]

The 21 Nasci looks like its going to be a banger.  IMO the Nasci would be the reel to go with over the BG.  Not that the BG isn't a good reel because it is, its heavy.  Nasci is smoother, lighter and has an AL main vs BGs zinc.  

[garroyo130]

BG vs. Shimano Spheros Inshore is a better comparison 

[Reel]

I've got the old generaton of the Nasci and it's been a very very good reel.

[C5Longhorn]

50 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

BG vs. Shimano Spheros Inshore is a better comparison 

So the Nasci would be better compared to the Fuego?

[C5Longhorn]

4 hours ago, bulldog1935 said:

BG=F150

Nasci = Corolla.

 

@C5Longhorn

I have this youtube set to start with a direct comparison of BG and Battle, and gets to  Nasci at 45:56

 

 

Now after watching this and a couple of other videos, it has me wondering if I should just pony up and buy a Stradic FL.

 

Is the Stradic FL a much better reel?

[QED]

I like the Team Lew's Custom Pro spinning reels in this budget price range.  They are currently Lew's best spinning reels but well within the stated price constraint.

[bulldog1935]

 

[bigspirit]

I would go Nasci or Ultegra

[C5Longhorn]

Appreciate all the responses, now I have my eye on a Stradic. Now, what ML or M rod...........?

[JustJames]

Then there will be Tatula LT with Zaion frame at 6.2oz to compare while Stradic FL 2500 is 7.9oz ??? plus it is cheaper and if you look around still around your budget.

if you want aluminum reel and don’t care about weight the FL is pretty solid choice. For ML rod techniques, weightless worm, I like Tatula LT way better. 

 

[GetFishorDieTryin]

22 hours ago, C5Longhorn said:

So the Nasci would be better compared to the Fuego?

Much better comparison.  

I would recommend a Fuego 3k, its a good reel and you would be happy with it.  The FL is great its 2x the of Fuego.  That way you could put another $100 toward the rod. 

[newapti5]

On 10/3/2021 at 10:36 AM, bulldog1935 said:

BG=F150

Nasci = Corolla.

 

@C5Longhorn

I have this youtube set to start with a direct comparison of BG and Battle, and gets to  Nasci at 45:56

 

 

Alan Hawk also did a detailed review of BG; it's a quality reel way above its price point. 

 

 

 

[LCG]

The Stradic FL is a fantastic reel.silky smooth drag and power to spare. The reel does weigh more than a ci4+ or zaion material reel, but is aluminum, so that's to be expected. I am on my second season with it and it's still super smooth. It still weighs less than a nasci, I don't find the weight to be an issue. When I was buying the reel I compared it to the Stradic ci4+ as the vanford wasn't out yet, the ci4+ did not balance well on my rod so I chose the FL. No regrets at all. If you want to stick to a budget reel the nasci looks pretty nice though.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

12 hours ago, GetFishorDieTryin said:

Much better comparison.  

I would recommend a Fuego 3k, its a good reel and you would be happy with it.  The FL is great its 2x the of Fuego.  That way you could put another $100 toward the rod. 

This here without a doubt. At this price point going $100 more on the rod will produce more gains than going up in price on a spinning reel. 

[DaubsNU1]

Well, I’ve only owned Shimano…and Chevy, with one GMC thrown in for good measure. Work well for me!

[thunderblack]

Been fishing the blue/gold previous version Nasci a long time in fresh and salt. Zero issues and that's after some large SW fish giving any reel a run for its money. 

[Hulkster]

Doesn't the BG have a screw in handle type like the shimano ultegra and up? to me this would give a big advantage to the BG no?

 

that being said, the new ultegra from shimano looks amazing for the money.