High dollar reels catch more fish?

[Crestliner2008]

Catch more fish=No

You get what you paid for in quality=yes

I agree with your first statement and partially disagree with the rest. I've owned over a 1/2 doz. Abu/Garcia Ambassadeurs, in over 40 years of fishing. If they aren't a quality product, I'll eat my shirt! I've still got my first one and it still works just fine. And these reels are a far cry (cost wise) to what is purported - by popular opinion - to be the best of the baitcasting reels.

I do agree that when you spend more money, you may think you are getting a better product. But when all is said & done, the Abu's will still be around a lot longer and they will cost a heck of a lot less to maintain - both in parts and labor. Best value for the buck on the market - hands down.

[roadwarrior]

Catch more fish=No

You get what you paid for in quality=yes

I agree with your first statement and partially disagree with the rest. I've owned over a 1/2 doz. Abu/Garcia Ambassadeurs, in over 40 years of fishing. If they aren't a quality product, I'll eat my shirt! I've still got my first one and it still works just fine. And these reels are a far cry (cost wise) to what is purported - by popular opinion - to be the best of the baitcasting reels.

I do agree that when you spend more money, you may think you are getting a better product. But when all is said & done, the Abu's will still be around a lot longer and they will cost a heck of a lot less to maintain - both in parts and labor. Best value for the buck on the market - hands down.

Geez...

For years the Abbadabbadoos were a standard, but for the last fifteen

or twenty years, dog pooh-pooh. The Revo line is the first introduction

in decades for any thing resembling a "quality" reel.

Stick with Shimano: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.

8-)

[The_Natural]

No!

[Pantera61]

Catch more fish=No

You get what you paid for in quality=yes

I agree with your first statement and partially disagree with the rest. I've owned over a 1/2 doz. Abu/Garcia Ambassadeurs, in over 40 years of fishing. If they aren't a quality product, I'll eat my shirt! I've still got my first one and it still works just fine. And these reels are a far cry (cost wise) to what is purported - by popular opinion - to be the best of the baitcasting reels.

I do agree that when you spend more money, you may think you are getting a better product. But when all is said & done, the Abu's will still be around a lot longer and they will cost a heck of a lot less to maintain - both in parts and labor. Best value for the buck on the market - hands down.

Geez...

For years the Abbadabbadoos were a standard, but for the last fifteen

or twenty years, dog pooh-pooh. The Revo line is the first introduction

in decades for any thing resembling a "quality" reel.

Stick with Shimano: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.

8-)

Yeah, but it's still a Shimano.

Did you ever wonder why there is a best selling video on how to repair your Shimano reels at home but no such thing for Daiwa?  It's because Daiwa don't need it.

[Grey Wolf]

NO.

It's who is using the reel that determines that.

[tennwalkinghorse]

Catch more fish=No

You get what you paid for in quality=yes

2X

[bass wrangler569]

Catch more fish=No

You get what you paid for in quality=yes

I agree with your first statement and partially disagree with the rest. I've owned over a 1/2 doz. Abu/Garcia Ambassadeurs, in over 40 years of fishing. If they aren't a quality product, I'll eat my shirt! I've still got my first one and it still works just fine. And these reels are a far cry (cost wise) to what is purported - by popular opinion - to be the best of the baitcasting reels.

I do agree that when you spend more money, you may think you are getting a better product. But when all is said & done, the Abu's will still be around a lot longer and they will cost a heck of a lot less to maintain - both in parts and labor. Best value for the buck on the market - hands down.

Geez...

For years the Abbadabbadoos were a standard, but for the last fifteen

or twenty years, dog pooh-pooh. The Revo line is the first introduction

in decades for any thing resembling a "quality" reel.

Stick with Shimano: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.

8-)

Yeah, but it's still a Shimano.

Did you ever wonder why there is a best selling video on how to repair your Shimano reels at home but no such thing for Daiwa? It's because Daiwa don't need it.

What video game are you talking about? Just stick to your Daiwa's with their cute little twitchin' bars ;D

[Pantera61]

Catch more fish=No

You get what you paid for in quality=yes

I agree with your first statement and partially disagree with the rest. I've owned over a 1/2 doz. Abu/Garcia Ambassadeurs, in over 40 years of fishing. If they aren't a quality product, I'll eat my shirt! I've still got my first one and it still works just fine. And these reels are a far cry (cost wise) to what is purported - by popular opinion - to be the best of the baitcasting reels.

I do agree that when you spend more money, you may think you are getting a better product. But when all is said & done, the Abu's will still be around a lot longer and they will cost a heck of a lot less to maintain - both in parts and labor. Best value for the buck on the market - hands down.

Geez...

For years the Abbadabbadoos were a standard, but for the last fifteen

or twenty years, dog pooh-pooh. The Revo line is the first introduction

in decades for any thing resembling a "quality" reel.

Stick with Shimano: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.

8-)

Yeah, but it's still a Shimano.

Did you ever wonder why there is a best selling video on how to repair your Shimano reels at home but no such thing for Daiwa? It's because Daiwa don't need it.

What video game are you talking about? Just stick to your Daiwa's with their cute little twitchin' bars ;D

It might be this home maintenance video:

http://www.lakeforktacklerepair.com/tips.htm

how foolish do you look now?

[Joe Boss]

Quick answer is no.

Experience has taught me that if you are buying a baitcaster its better to buy the high dollar reels.

Spinning reels are different. While I prefer my high dollar spinning reels I still caught the most and biggest fish with an old Mitchell reel.

[OK Bass Hunter]

A high dollar reel will not make you catch more fish but it will make the experience alot more enjoyable. Try and get the most reel for the money. We fish not because it economical but because it's enjoyable. So trying to shave pennies for for the sake of saving money will only shortchange you on the experience. That's what fishing is all about, the experience.

This is coming from a fisherman whose first baitcaster was a Quantum Accurist, then a Quantum PT and now a Calcutta TE GT. It makes a difference.

[J Francho]

Ever hear the expression, "Big Hat, no cattle"?

Nice gear is just that - nice gear.  It still needs to taken care of.  Really cheap - note that I didn't say inexpensive - gear often fails.  To the point of possibly ruining your time fishing.  I don't think any of my combos are more than $400.

There are PLENTY of great values in reels and rods out there.  Even if you pay FULL RETAIL, A Shimano Citica or Daiwa Tierra on a Mojo or Premier rod could serve you a lifetime of fishing, for around $200.  

What is that worth to you?

[midnighthrasher]

I like nice things and i love fishing. When i fish or do anything i buy quality. My budget permits it. I have 2 brand new curados, a core and a sustain. They are sitting in crucials and cumaras. I love my equipment. I wouldnnt change it for anything. I also pay for quality so that i get a good warranty. Shimano warranty is amazing to say the least. At the end of the day will they catch me more fish... i dont know.

[Wildbillb]

No matter how much you spend the kid with the Snoopy rod and reel will always kick your butt.

[Raul]

A Coke can ( or a Modelo beer can is better, you drink the Modelo and then use it as reel   ), some yards of line and some baits and you are in business.  

[MarauderYak]

A reel is a tool.  You can typically do the same job with cheap tools, but they will often go smoother with better tools, and will likely be less frustrating.  And usually, and more expensive tool will last you longer.

If you remove all other variables, and you assume that a more expensive reel is better quality than a cheaper one, will it catch more fish?  Maybe.  A big fish will expose any flaws or weaknesses within a reel.  I've lost big fish due to poorly performing reels in the past.  I obviously can't say for sure I would've landed them with better reels, but if I didn't, it wouldn't be because the drag started grabbing.

[sweet daddy]

I didn't pay for my steez, or the revo sx. I want to thank whoever came up with gift cards. Any reel of any brand is only as good as its user. Dont go out and blow two hundred plus bucks on a brand just because you think it will throw farther. If you cant control backlash with your thumb, a new reel of any brand wont help that.

[FishDontLikeMe1301600221]

just go buy a zeebaas reel $1000,then go fish and come back and tell us if you caught more fish then normal.

[skeetermike]

I put a post on here about how good the bass pro extremes are and got no replies.  They are only 79$ and right now you can get the combo for only 109 as my buddy bought 2 more at bass pro a couple days back.  I'm telling ya I have some expensive ones, but why pay more when you get the same quality for a whole lot less.  Super super smooth.  I got one and he's now got 3 of them.  

[SirSnookalot]

Just ordered my new outfit