SimonSays Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 The title says it all! I'm a poor college student and would like everyone's opinion on a good but inexpensive baitcaster, I recently had to sell off most my fishing gear for textbooks ( :'( ) but I saved enough for a decent rod and was looking for a matching reel. Thanks in advance guys! 1 Quote
Daniel My Brother Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 I noticed Pinnacle Solene's at Wally World for $48. I've had a Pinnacle Extant baitcaster for 3 years with no troubles at all (got it for around $50 at WalMart). I think you can also pick up an Abu Garcia 5000 for around 50 bucks, a very reliable round reel...but...I'd probably roll the dice and go with the low profile Solene. Of course if the Solene turns out to be junk, I'm going to come back and edit this post. Quote
bluebonnet2 Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 good morning, garcia 5000 hands down, ;D, you will train your thumb, and they last a long, long time....i've had one for years and use it every time i go fishing...currently have it spooled with 30# braid for carolina rigs.... around $50 bucks ....wally world... good catching, bluebonnet2 Quote
Super User flechero Posted July 30, 2007 Super User Posted July 30, 2007 For that price, I'd look at something used in the for sale area here... or call Southwestern Parts and Service (in Dallas) and see what's in the reel counter. (the counter is where all the trade-ins and refurb reels go... I used to buy all my Abu 4600's from the counter for about 1/2 price.... a few scratches but warranted like new.) These days, they are a service center for Shimano, Daiwa, Abu and a few others so the counter may now have a variety of brands to choose from... back when I bought there, it was Abu only. Quote
Live.2.Fish Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 I have bought a few remanufactured Abu 5000 reels for $20 a the berkely outlet stores. They work great and last forever. I still use 'em!!! 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 31, 2007 Super User Posted July 31, 2007 Academy Sports & Outdoors has a brand new ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5500 C3 for $68.46 1 Quote
BigAL Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 The title says it all! I'm a poor college student and would like everyone's opinion on a good but inexpensive baitcaster, I recently had to sell off most my fishing gear for textbooks ( :'( ) but I saved enough for a decent rod and was looking for a matching reel. Thanks in advance guys! Cant beat Abu Garcia! 4600's ,5500,6500 Quote
flyphisher # Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 Avoid the Pinnacle Solene like the plaugue.... Daiwa Pro-caster-X 103HA, Great reel, cheap on ebay....also look at Abu Garcia 2005lp, they were $80 when they came out a few yrs ago, now you can get them anywhere from $25-$50 Quote
Guest the_muddy_man Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 I always try to answer someone and stay in the price they want. This time howeever I am going to ask you to try and get an extra 10 bucks together.BPS has their Bionic Bait caster on sale. It is last years model, 2 less Ball BNearings(makes no difference) The benifit is I know the reel, it is durable,they service it and most important for that price IT SITS ON A ONE PIECE ALUMINUM FRAME!!!!!!!!!!! HERE IS THE LINK http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90677_100001001_100000000_100001000_100-1-1 2 Quote
largemouthslayer Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 Look for an older green Curado maybe $75 ......Then again don't !You will be HOOKED for life. Best reel ever made! Quote
BigAL Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 Just saw on BPS if you buy a Abu Garcia C3 or C4 b4 sept 2007 they have a $15 dollar mail in rebate!That's $59.95 for a brand new Abu Garcia that will last you the rest of your life! Here is a link!http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=74090&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 31, 2007 Super User Posted July 31, 2007 Buy any C3 or C4 Abu Garcia Reel Series ($74.95 and above) and receive a $15 rebate! Click here for REBATE details and to print coupon. Offer good on purchases made between 1/1/07 and 9/6/07 Quote
lubina Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 Ttextbooks ( :'( ) but I saved enough for a decent rod and was looking for a matching reel. Thanks in advance guys! A couple of kids in my club have been fishing with this one, this is their second season and the reel is holding up. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_91122_100001001_100000000_100001000_100-1-1 Quote
fireandice Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 I have only had my Pinnacle for 1-1/2 seasons now, but I like it almost as much as my Curado. I fish a fair amount, but this reel was recommended to me by a Bass tourney fisherman with a lot of time on his gear. He's on his 3rd season with 2 pinnacles being his top two setups. One is a jig outfit that he always uses, the other is a spinnerbait setup. We've both been happy with them so far. Now wether or not, they last 5 years or more is hard to say at this point, but we're happy campers so far. He bought the $50 ones and I went for the $60 pinnacle with 1 or 2 more bearings. I love it. I can't comment on the Garcia's, although they sound like they have good support from several guys. I tried one of the Bionic BPS combos and wasn't too impressed, but I was trying to cast light lure with Power Pro Braid on it too. Just my .02 cents. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted August 1, 2007 Super User Posted August 1, 2007 ive got a Daiwa Procaster 100H. it retails for $69.99 but that was a few years ago. i dont know if theyre still in production, but i really like the reel. got a great feel in my hands. by the way, i found it at a lake! i also have an Abu Garcia 5500C its great and all, but i just dont like round reels. i got that one free too! my neighboor gave it to me. just check around locally at tackle shops and stuff or search ebay...always soemthing good on ebay. Quote
Dylanald7! Posted January 12, 2017 Posted January 12, 2017 I know this says $50 but I have the newest shimano cauis and I love it! The store I bought it from had an employee that said he used this reel up against the $250 shimano that are ridiculous and it performed just as good. The reel retails at $79.99 but I still recommend it. Quote
fissure_man Posted January 12, 2017 Posted January 12, 2017 10 years later.... I hope the OP's not still in college 2 Quote
smr913 Posted January 12, 2017 Posted January 12, 2017 Simon hasn't been to the site since 2014 but here's to hoping he graduated college, is making $250k a year, and has an arsenal of Metaniums and NRX's. 2 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted January 12, 2017 Posted January 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, smr913 said: Simon hasn't been to the site since 2014 but here's to hoping he graduated college, is making $250k a year, and has an arsenal of Metaniums and NRX's. Zona was fishing that setup with Iaconelli.So sweet. Quote
Super User Raul Posted January 12, 2017 Super User Posted January 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Dylanald7! said: I know this says $50 but I have the newest shimano cauis and I love it! The store I bought it from had an employee that said he used this reel up against the $250 shimano that are ridiculous and it performed just as good. The reel retails at $79.99 but I still recommend it. Necroposting on a 10 YEAR OLD POST ? 1 Quote
Caliyak Posted January 12, 2017 Posted January 12, 2017 On 7/29/2007 at 10:58 PM, SimonSays said: The title says it all! I'm a poor college student and would like everyone's opinion on a good but inexpensive baitcaster, I recently had to sell off most my fishing gear for textbooks ( :'( ) but I saved enough for a decent rod and was looking for a matching reel. Thanks in advance guys! Dude, stay in school and the sacrifice you made will pay off in the future. I know, I did the same thing. back to the question, you can go with the Garcias, Shimanos and so forth, But why not try the new KastKings. A lot of buzz about them and if you are going fishing once or twice a month, go cheap and then upgrade when you are rolling on 24s. LOL Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 13, 2017 Super User Posted January 13, 2017 4 hours ago, Dylanald7! said: I know this says $50 but I have the newest shimano cauis and I love it! The store I bought it from had an employee that said he used this reel up against the $250 shimano that are ridiculous and it performed just as good. The reel retails at $79.99 but I still recommend it. Why would you resurrect a 9-1/2 year old post? OP might not even be fishing anymore, and if he is, I'm hoping that college education brings in enough money that he can spend more than $50 on a reel. Now that I think about it, it is more than likely he married and can't afford $50 for a reel.........or his wife won't let him buy another one. Quote
SFL BassHunter Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 10 year old post resurrected! Too funny! Quote
Bait Runner Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 This has been grave dug so hard its now a zombie. 1 Quote
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