phoneman Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase a good crankbait reel, but having a hard time. I searched the forum but didn't find anything helpful. If you guys can make some suggestions on a reel that will crank well from small to big cranks (bandit 100 types -> fat free shad types), please suggest! Not looking to spend 300 dollars, but wouldn't mind putting in the extra for a good investment. Quote
BigGame0892 Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Curado 200E5 hands down. Best mid-range price cranking reel available. $140-$145 on eBay easy, or find a great used one in the Flea Market forum. Quote
Revo_Carrot Stix Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Any of the Revos on sale at http://www.americanbassoutlet.com/ based on your limit. I use SX, STX, and Premiers. You cannot beat >20# drag on these reels. If you're just starting out, I'd go with the 6.4:1 SX. Quote
WanderLust Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Curado 200E5 hands down. Best mid-range price cranking reel available. $140-$145 on eBay easy, or find a great used one in the Flea Market forum. x2... If only they made lefty! Quote
BigGame0892 Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Curado 200E5 hands down. Best mid-range price cranking reel available. $140-$145 on eBay easy, or find a great used one in the Flea Market forum. There's one for sale in the Flea Market right now: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1297309653 Quote
phoneman Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 Darn it. I'm a lefty. Did you get my IMX yet? Quote
Whets Lines Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 This is easy in my book. The Abu Garcia Revo Winch. They make it in lefty, it's durable, casts great, and can be found on sale. Good luck. Whets 8-) Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted February 10, 2011 Super User Posted February 10, 2011 I would go with the Curado E5, I prefer the curado profile over the revos. It also seems to be a little better with lighter baits. This might help a little. http://www.tackletour.com/review2010lowspeedfinal.html Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Generally when choosing a reel i look at the characteristic i may need for a certain technique. Gear ratio, durability issues(aluminum frame, gear material, etc,) and any other must haves for a certain technique. Then i look at comfort and style. Swept handles, small or big profiles, color, etc. Once i have narrowed the search down based on those categories then i choose the best price.. In short most reels that are constructed with the same materials and similar aesthetics are gonna fish relatively the same regardless of whose name is on it. There's a right reel for everyone and you have to decide whats right for you regardless of name brand. JMHO Having said all that i picked the PQ from BPS for my cranking needs. Its a durable reel that fits well in my hands, came in the gear ratio that i wanted (4.7:1 deep and 6.3:1 for shallow/ middle) has a nice silver color to it, and swept handle that for some reason i just like. Plus it only cost $99 new, for those reasons i choose the PQ and have been happy with that decision. Quote
Triton21 Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 This is easy in my book. The Abu Garcia Revo Winch. They make it in lefty, it's durable, casts great, and can be found on sale. Good luck.Whets 8-) Got 2 of these and are wonderful crankin reels. Kelley Quote
Hot Rod Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 I like the Quantum Energy 5.4:1 JM.02 Quote
central.PA.bass Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 This is easy in my book. The Abu Garcia Revo Winch. They make it in lefty, it's durable, casts great, and can be found on sale. Good luck.Whets 8-) x2! The Bass Pro PQs and Extremes are also offerend in slow gear ratios and are great for cranking.. at a great price! Quote
SausageFingers23 Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 This is easy in my book. The Abu Garcia Revo Winch. They make it in lefty, it's durable, casts great, and can be found on sale. Good luck.Whets 8-) x2! x3! (Pro Q will do also but you cant beat Abu) Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 The Daiwa Exceler is a pretty good value and comes in 4.9:1,6.3:1 and 7.1:1. You can get it for around $70 with shipping included at poor fishing online. I have the 6.3 and it casts well down to 1/4 oz cranks. Quote
grizzly1654 Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 +1 for the PQ i own 2 of them and as long as they keep making them ill never buy a different reel. Quote
Evans Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Little late getting to this post, but definately a winch. I had this same problem about a year ago, lefty looking for a good cranking reel. The shimanos 200e5's are probably nice, but only for right handed. PQ's are nice, but I wanted something other than a BPS reel(had 4 at the time, extremes and clunns). Also had nothing but problems from Quantums(may just be my expierience? Always get lemons from them!). So I went with a Winch and a free pair of Wiley X sunglasses. A year later, I still absolutely love it. It is by far the best reel I have and it will cast a lot better than my other reels. It did start squeaking a little bit on me the last outing. Got it home and put some oil on it and it feels like new! Haven't experienced the paint chipping off of it like the others have said about it, yet anyway! Quote
Vinny Chase Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 I like the Quantum Energy 5.4:1JM.02 How much did they pay you to say this? Im jk x100 on the Curado Quote
Finnz922 Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Daiwa Zillion Crazy Cranker or the 100PA (the same reel). 4.9:1 gear ratio, smooth drag, 7 bearings, good line capacity, and MagForce Z. For $280 it is definitely on the high side but well worth it. I use two of them and am about to buy a third. Quote
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