Drewster116 Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Thank you all for the responses about the reels I asked about but now I'm looking into a rod for the reel I found this but haven't heard much about them yet so was wondering if any of you have tried the new Berkley Lightning Shock casting rods and what you think of them.
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted February 10, 2009 Super User Posted February 10, 2009 What techniques will you be using this reel for?
Drewster116 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 crank baits spinner baits tubes/worms top water
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted February 10, 2009 Super User Posted February 10, 2009 For around two bills there are a few great options out there. I'd take the Revo over the Flooger, but that's just MO. The Revo STX would make a fine all-around reel. For one that will cover several techniques, I'd go with the 6.4:1 Revo over the high-speed version. The IPT of the former is 27, and should cover most applications really well. Again, JMO. If you are looking for a more finesse-orientated casting reel, the Chronarch Mg can be had for under your stated budget. This would really cover plastics, small to mid spinnerbaits, topwater, and shallow to mid cranks very well. Basically anything but deep-divers, big spinnerbaits, and slop work. If you fish heavier baits/cover most of the time, I'd go with the Revo or Curado E. If not, I'd go with the Chronarch mg. Hope this helps.
bigfruits Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 i havent tried the revo or pflueger but i agree with the Gone_Phishin and have seen these reels in your price range recommended alot on here: chronach mg (if the spool is big enough for you) http://www.***.com/descpageRLCSHIMANO-SHCSF50.html curado E Revo SX or STX
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 10, 2009 Super User Posted February 10, 2009 The CH50MG is on sale: http://www.***.com/descpageRLCSHIMANO-SHCSF50.html Great reel at a great price. 8-)
adclem Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Quote The CH50MG is on sale:http://www.***.com/descpageRLCSHIMANO-SHCSF50.html Great reel at a great price. 8-) Great reel for the price, I picked one up. Just waiting for the weather to warm up so I can try it out. Later,
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted February 10, 2009 Super User Posted February 10, 2009 I have never fished with an STX but have fished an SX and the brakes on it are picky....not sure about the STX though....but I do have 2 Pflueger Patriarchs and would say they are the way to go....with the dual braking system you can set the centrifugal brake and then use the magnetic to fine tune....as of now I have had only one backlash and that was due to a break off on the cast. For the most part I don't need to thumb my casts and rarely use the magnetic brake. The revos have a smoother retrieve but the Patriarch is much easier to cast
Drewster116 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 I modified the topic guess that doesn't cause it to get bumped up in the forum
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 11, 2009 Super User Posted February 11, 2009 Start a new thread. Your edit has made this unnecessarily confusing. This thread is closed. -Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior Global Moderator
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