kickbasskid Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Whats the best reel I can get for under $100. I was thinking about the revo s. Quote
Guest the_muddy_man Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 That looks like a great reel I also like the Cabela's ZX Tournament Reel 79.99 and The BPS Etreme Reels same price range They are all aluminum, have good rotation on the spool, 8 BBS and good breaking systems for the money Quote
Fishin49er Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Now I havent actually used the Revo, but Ive been looking at one myself and have been very impressed, so thats all i can say about it. Quote
Clayton Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 I would go with the BPS extreme as well. They are actually on sale online for 50 bucks! I plan on getting a couple more. Quote
VekolBass Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 I've got a Pflueger Trion which runs $99. I like it, and used it extensively all last year. A number of other manufacturer's have comparable, and maybe better, reels in the $75-$100 range. Once you start getting in the $50 to $70 range you will notice a decrease in "fishability"--but many of these reels are OK too for most applications. Quote
The_Natural Posted January 18, 2007 Posted January 18, 2007 Go for the Revo! Sure it's unproven, but hey, live life on the edge . The one I played with at Cabelas felt nice, and it is one sharp looking reel! Quote
Bass XL Posted January 18, 2007 Posted January 18, 2007 Yeah, I'd go with the revo s. I am looking to get one friday at the boat/fishing show we have here. Quote
Super User flechero Posted January 18, 2007 Super User Posted January 18, 2007 I have a Revo S. Had it a few months now and have fished it a lot. All I can say is it is a smooth, well behaved reel that is well worth $99. You can use it for anything, it has an incredible drag and will hold plenty of line. It's actually very light for what it is... I think only the TD-Z BBS is lighter in a true heavy duty low profile reel. I am more impressed with the revo than I am with my BBS - watch the flea market, it may be for sale in a few weeks. Back to the revo, it's built like a tank but handles like a jewel. I'll make you a deal, buy the Revo S and if you don't like it, PM me and I will buy it from you. Quote
Fishing Doug Posted January 18, 2007 Posted January 18, 2007 If you look around online or wait for the BPS Spring Classic, you can find a Shimano Citica for 100. I have one and it is a solid reel. I don't use it anymore since I upgraded to Magnesium reels. I have the 200...seems a little big for bass but I believe the 100 series is now available. I do not have experience with any other baitcasters in that price range, therefore, I cannot give a comparison. I am actually looking to sell this one. PM me if interested. FD Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted January 18, 2007 Super User Posted January 18, 2007 pflueger trion narrow spool. Quote
danbowhntr Posted January 18, 2007 Posted January 18, 2007 i have three of the bass pro shop extreme reels and i'm very pleased with them. i've owned just about every brand reel out there in 45 years of fishing a lot of it depends on what feels good to you, go somewhere where you can put it on a rod and see how it feels, some shops will spool it for you so you can try it out before you buy, i used to do that at the shop i worked at but there is not many of those left anymore. good luck.....Danny Slug-go's rule Quote
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