Reel at Dicks

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Just to let everyone know I'm not looking for a high dollar rod and reel.  It has been a while since I have own a baitcaster and I don't want to spend an arm and leg to get one.

I was at Dicks last night and they have many items on sale.  They have a Quantum Inferno for $39.99.  Also have the Shiman Callisto CVO 100 for $39.99 as well.  Are these reels a good starter reel.  

[G3 Fan]

  I've never had very good luck with inexpensive baitcasting reels, sometimes they can be extremely frustrating especially if you are just getting back into it. Quantum doesn't list an Inferno on their website and if I had to guess I would say it is a model made for Dicks based on the Xenon.

  I bought an All Star Rod/Pflueger Reel combo from Dicks and the price was around $10.00 or $15.00 more than just the rod, the reel is ok but not great but the rod is pretty nice. Buying a combo might be a better option at least that way you'll have a decent rod when you outgrow the reel. BPS products seem to get a lot of positive feedback on the site and I am considering buying a few of their combos when they go on sale based off what I have heard here.

  I know I haven't been much help but hopefully someone on the site can give you first hand experience with the products.

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The Inferno was made for Dick's.  The regular price was $99.99.  On sale for $39.99.  Just like to know if it is a good reel or not.  How about the Shimano Callisto?

[G3 Fan]

I am not trying to bash anyone's marketing techniques or make any false accusations but I do know that since the Dick's near me has opened a year or two ago the Quantum Inferno has been on sale for $49.99 with the regular price being $99.99. The Quantum Xenon has a retail price of around $70.00 I think. Cabela's regular price for the Callisto is $39.99.

At one point all of my casting reels were Quantums, I had a few Accurist's but most were from the PT series. The only reel I didn't sell was a Accurist PT that keeps breaking the one way bearing sleeve which why I didn't sell it. So that reel is going to either end up in the trash or I am going send it to Reelmech to see if he can make it right.

I think either reel will perform within the expectations of an inexpensive reel. I just wouldn't want you to buy it because you think you are getting such a great deal on a product.

I wish I could comment more on the actual products but I prefer reels with centrifugal brakes and metal frames. If you have it narrowed down to those two I would take the rod you are planning on using with it to the store and put both reels on it and see which one feels better and balances to your liking.

Good luck

[largemouthslayer]

Go to fishing flee market and see if someone has and older Curado they would sell. If your going to spend $40.00 put another $25.00 and get something that will last forever as long as you sevice it. Don't waste your money. I would buy here first from what I have seen you can really trust everyone on this site.

[hi_steel_basser]

I have a Callisto. It is not the smoothest reel on the market by a long shot, but it casts well. I have used it to throw everything from light jigs to swimbaits, pitching sinkos and slinging c-rigs. For the money, it is unbeatable.I have it matched to a Compre rod. It is the cheapest combo I still use, but I like it.

[KYbass1276]

If it is an option try checking out Bass Pro they offer more reels in your price range than Dicks and you probally won't have any return issues it ever comes to that.  You can get some get deals on there combos if you watch therer adds  

[fishingchef80]

well i went out on a limb and bought it... today was my first day using it and let me tell you its a sweet reel, smooth, great casting, looks nice and for the money i think it was worth it.  now i dont have any high end reels to compare it to but for 40 bucks its a bargain IMHO

[New Bass Man]

I have a Callisto.   It was my first reel and still one of my favorites.  You're correct is saying it is a starter reel.

[fishingchef80]

i bought the inferno spinning reel