underwraps1 Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 I have 1 medium spinning reel for soft plastic baits. I have a 7' MH ugly stik that I want to get a baitcaster for, for crankbaits,jigs, hard plastic baits, etc. Any suggestions?! Quote
Super User Micro Posted January 5, 2009 Super User Posted January 5, 2009 What's cheap? The BPS Extreme is a well regarded reel and can be had on-sale at really nice prices. Quote
auburn bass man Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 underwraps1, There is a fine line between good and cheap and its awful hard to walk it. If you have the mindset that 80-100$ is still acceptable then you will have a much easier time. I invite you to look at the Shimano Citica. They can be almost stolen on eBay. All this is just my opinion. Many will argue that there are reels whose price is much less than what I have just quoted while not suffering quality. So please take this as advice only and just one mans opinion but I would have to disagree with them. Having the "problem" of picking out a new reel is a great one to have so good luck Jake Quote
Super User burleytog Posted January 5, 2009 Super User Posted January 5, 2009 'Good, cheap baitcaster' is an oxymoron. Quote
BluFleck Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 I agree with the police. You can get by with a $40 spinning reel but to get a baitcaster that will perform you need to spend a little more new. I would look into the Citica E for new $119.00 or you can find a Citica D very reasonable on EBay. Heck I've got a Citica 200D, 5.0 gears if you want one, send me a PM Quote
Daniel My Brother Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 The two best value baitcasters I've used: 1. Cabelas Prodigy ($79 on sale) 2. BPS Extreme Quote
stormrider Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 I bought my first baitcaster this last season. A BPS extreme, which it turns out, I like it a lot. Quote
Branuss04 Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 I bought the BPS extreme for my dads first BC. I was very suprised at how well this reel felt for the money. If I "ever" had to buy fishing stuff on a budget, I would buy one of these.... i'm not even that big of fan of BPS. Quote
underwraps1 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Posted January 6, 2009 I need an all around MH baitcasting rod and reel. Preferably for under $120, what would you suggest for me? Quote
dmac14 Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 Well for your price range a BPS Extreme reel and BPS Crankin' Stick would work, the Crankin' stick is on sale right now for $40 and the Extreme reel is $65. Quote
Super User Muddy Posted January 6, 2009 Super User Posted January 6, 2009 BPS EXTREME rod and reel combos , just went off sale but they will be on sale this spring you can get a good dependable reel with a decent rod, in a matched combo for 99 bucks, I would strongly reccomend this Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted January 6, 2009 Super User Posted January 6, 2009 BPS has the Daiwa TD-Pro on sale for $99.99. 12 Bearings Swept handle Magnetic brakes 1 Pc aluminum frame Drilled spool Nothing cheap about this reel. I highly recommend this one. Falcon Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 Cabelas has the Quantum Accurist PT normally $130 on clearance in the bargain cave for $60 in the RH versions http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=cat21406_feat&id=0030217115659a&navCount=1&podId=0030217&parentId=cat601360&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=OG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true Quote
ilovefooffur Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 I'd have to go with the Shimano Citia. They are on sale at Cabela's for about $90 NIB. Quote
underwraps1 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Posted January 7, 2009 Can I put 14 pound line on any of these reels? Quote
LAO162 Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 #14 should be fine. If you are used to spinning gear, you may want to consider a left-hand retrieve model. However, there may be fewer options. Cheers! Quote
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