helms83 Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 These are the reels I'm looking to buy, which would you choose: Browning® Fishing Citori® Baitcast Reels 5.4:1 12 LB/120 YDS DRAG POWER 17.6 LB CI10SLD LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE $99.99 Bass Pro Shops® Pro Qualifier® Baitcast Reels 5.2:1 12 LB/120 YDS DRAG POWER 10 LB PQX10SLD LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE $99.99 Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels 5.4:1 12 LB/120 YDS DRAG POWER 10 LB ETX10SLE LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE $79.99 I need some help with the rod selection, any advice? Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted July 25, 2010 Super User Posted July 25, 2010 drag power doesn't matter with cranks.i'd get the pq out of all of them. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted July 25, 2010 Super User Posted July 25, 2010 These are the reels I'm looking to buy, which would you choose:Browning® Fishing Citori® Baitcast Reels 5.4:1 12 LB/120 YDS DRAG POWER 17.6 LB CI10SLD LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE $99.99 Bass Pro Shops® Pro Qualifier® Baitcast Reels 5.2:1 12 LB/120 YDS DRAG POWER 10 LB PQX10SLD LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE $99.99 Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels 5.4:1 12 LB/120 YDS DRAG POWER 10 LB ETX10SLE LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE $79.99 I need some help with the rod selection, any advice? i have no opinion on those reels, but i would look at Falcon Lowrider rods or the Skeet Reese Worms/Spinnerbaits rod, and lastly the Shimano Compre CB rods. if you get a wild hair, start looking for a Daiwa Sol. great reel. Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted July 25, 2010 Super User Posted July 25, 2010 BPS Pro Qualifier stuck on a BPS Crankin Stick. I've caught a ridiculous amount of fish on this setup. My only complaint would be the size of the guides on the rod. They're a little big, but that's not enough to stop me from buying another one. Quote
Big Tom Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 I think you need to get the Pro Qualifier reel. It is the best bang for the money. Cranking sticks ain't bad cranking rods for the money either. Quote
helms83 Posted July 25, 2010 Author Posted July 25, 2010 Is there a better reel in between the $100-150 range for crankbaits? Quote
Big Tom Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 You could score a Curado E5 off of ebay for under $150. Pretty awesome reel for cranks. 150 + ebay actually gives you lots of options. Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted July 25, 2010 Super User Posted July 25, 2010 You really don't need a special reel for cranking. Just something that casts well and has a somewhat lower gear ratio. Quote
helms83 Posted July 25, 2010 Author Posted July 25, 2010 What about speed for topwater or other applications? My two current reels are 6.2:1 and 6.4:1. Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted July 25, 2010 Super User Posted July 25, 2010 I use a 6.4:1 and a 7.1:1 for topwaters. Heres my general rule: 7.X's are for flipping and pitching 6.X's are your general purpose do everything gear ratio. 5.X's are for cranking Obviously other people will have different preferences. Quote
guitarkid Posted July 25, 2010 Posted July 25, 2010 These are the reels I'm looking to buy, which would you choose:Browning® Fishing Citori® Baitcast Reels 5.4:1 12 LB/120 YDS DRAG POWER 17.6 LB CI10SLD LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE $99.99 Bass Pro Shops® Pro Qualifier® Baitcast Reels 5.2:1 12 LB/120 YDS DRAG POWER 10 LB PQX10SLD LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE $99.99 Bass Pro Shops® Extreme® Baitcast Reels 5.4:1 12 LB/120 YDS DRAG POWER 10 LB ETX10SLE LEFT-HAND RETRIEVE $79.99 I need some help with the rod selection, any advice? That and a BPS crankin' stick is a sweet combo -gk Quote
smallwatermayhem Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 Wait before you purchase the Pro Qualifier, if you do purchase it. They regularly go on-sale for the same price as the Extreme ($79.99). One of these paired with a 7' M Crankin' Stick would be nice. $150? Curado E5! You can find them on eBay for $145. It would be the absolute best reel choice for under $150. Quote
Super User David P Posted August 6, 2010 Super User Posted August 6, 2010 Grab a Shimano Citica off Ebay , or a Revo S. I'd pick both of those over the reels listed. Quote
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