Rattlinrogue Posted July 9, 2005 Posted July 9, 2005 I've always been an Ambassaduer man.They're not as high tech and as advanced;just a good,solid reel.I'm fine with a 5500. Quote
Guest DavidGreen Posted July 9, 2005 Posted July 9, 2005 My favorite reels are my Quantum AC501cx's, AC401cx's and QG3501 Competitions.... ;D I see the Curado followers are here. Question I'm wondering what you all are going to do when the Curado's are changed (complete upgrade, additional bearing and a few other cosmetic changes, with a price hike of $30 - $40 more), and the older models (the last shipment of the current Shimano Curado's has just reached the USA. After these are gone that's it!), are no longer availible, come the fall. Seems like Shimano is going to get even deeper into your pockets Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted July 10, 2005 Super User Posted July 10, 2005 spinning is a pflueger medalist size 6040.click to enlarge. baitcasting is a pflueger trion round size 56.click to view. Quote
KudzuLander Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 My Quantum 860 PT-XM, with the BPS Extreme running second. I also own a Curado and a Castaic; decent reels for sure but in my opinion they would be overpriced at half their selling price. WAY too much plastic for reels in their price range. Well, got to get my flameproof drawers on... ;D Quote
Bassattackr Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 Quote Seems like Shimano is going to get even deeper into your pockets Curado for me as well. If they're anything like the old ones, they deserve the cash. Quote
FishingObsession Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 when curado's are discontinued...they will go down as a classic. the 67 shelby's of baitcasters. i'm glad i'm getting one. just placed an order for the curado 200 SF. Quote
Kana Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 sorry shimano boys: Bait: daiwa millionaire 205 CV-X Spinning: daiwa certate 2500 cant complain about either of the 2. i just wanted to add that as for daiwas cust. service, stateside it leaves little to be desired, but in japan its top notch. Quote
Guest argyll Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 Shimano Scorpions with uprated spool bearings and longer handles for light to medium work and ABU 6600 D5s which are my big lure/jerkbait workhorses. Fixed spool are all Shimano 1000 and 4000 size. Wouldnt use anything else. Although I got my hands on one of the first Pfleuger Presidents to arrive in the UK and I thought they were impressive. Not as good as what I already have but impressive all the same. Quote
strick9 Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 Quantum Accurist PT, (especially the new 2005 model) for baitcaster and Quantum Catlyst PT for spinning. Quote
Desslok Posted July 11, 2005 Posted July 11, 2005 I saltwater fish more than fresh water so for me Black and Gold Penn 7500 for my jetty and surf pole but I'm looking in to getting a 5500 and a new jetty pole as for Freshwater more pinnacle hasn't done me wrong its been dropped about 12 times twice on concrete and its still holding strong. I think its a pinnacle CR-10 or something Quote
Safe-light-till-3 Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 Ok Ok I am 1 of those that has a lot of different reels; Shimano Anteres Scorpion,Tica Sculptors, Daiwa Advantage, Bass Pro Extreme,Pleuger Supreme and Summit,Ambassadeurs,Lews etc etc etc. BUT right now the reel I really consider my FAVORITE is a Bass Pro Qualifier in a 6.3:1 ratio. I can throw any thing I want and it never gives me a seconds worth of trouble. The drag is awesome and I can literally throw it all day. It rests on a 6'6" All Star rod and I would not take all the Curados in the world for it. Just my 2 cents worth. ;D ;D Quote
reelon Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 BPS Prolite , got it at a good price with rod 69.99 Quote
abelfisher Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 Pfleuger President baitcaster. Although I would like to get my hands on a Curado.. probably will have to wait until Christmas! Quote
SBM-RL Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 I love my Shimano Stradic My favorite baitcaster BPS pro qualifier Quote
demented Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 Add another vote for CURADO! There may well be others as good or possibly (Gasp!) better but changing reels takes money and lots of it. When something works, I stick with it. On a 6.5 foot medium action rod, using 12 lb. line, I can tie on a finesse worm and a 2 ought hook and make 30 to 40 foot casts. Thats smooth enough for me! Mine are several years old and I sometimes think they're better now than when new. Quote
paully Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 casting: shimano scorpion 1000mg and shimano conquest all shimano reels. spinning :pflueger pres Quote
dirtybirdnation Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 I like Shimano, Abu Garcia is catching my eye. I have used a friend of mines it had some nice casting action. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 15, 2005 Super User Posted July 15, 2005 Casting: Shimano Calais (low profile) and CTE200GT (round) Spinning: Shimano Stella 2500FB Quote
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