Grump Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 I'm looking for a bait casting reel to pair up with the Duckett MM Finger 70MH. I'm not interested in a $400 reel because I'm not a fishing pro. Probably just be fishing for bass and panfish. Any advice/suggestions would be welcome. TIA Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted March 4, 2011 Super User Posted March 4, 2011 How much are you willing to spend, what baits and techniques you planning to do with it? Quote
Mr SwimJig Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 I would look at the Revo STX or SX, Shimano Curado 200E7, Daiwa Advantage HSTA or the Pflueger Patriarch. All of these reels are excellent reels and range in price from $170 to $200 and can be found on line and in the flea market for probably quite a bit cheaper. SJ Quote
Grump Posted March 4, 2011 Author Posted March 4, 2011 Thanks for both replies... I was thinking not more than $200 for a reel should get me a decent one. Two that struck my eye were the Curado and the Pfleuger Patriarch, both of which were mentioned above. It's been a while since I've been fishing, but I'm looking for bass mostly. I'm going to have to say that I'm mostly familiar with some of the old fashioned baits... jitterbug, hula-popper, crazy-crawler, and spook... some rapalas. Also very open to the latest stuff out there. Like to learn the newest and best baits, as well. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 4, 2011 Super User Posted March 4, 2011 The Curado 200E7 is the perfect all-around baitcasting reel. If you shop around and keep an eye on our Flea Market, you can probably pick one up for ~$150. 8-) Quote
SmokeRise1 Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 I picked up a Corado 201E7 yesterday off ebay for $142.99 shipped. It's my first Shimano baitcaster but after reading a lot about it on this forum I am sure I will be thrilled with it. Quote
WanderLust Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 Quote I picked up a Corado 201E7 yesterday off ebay for $142.99 shipped. It's my first Shimano baitcaster but after reading a lot about it on this forum I am sure I will be thrilled with it. I have that one and the 51E. If they made a lefty E5 I would have that too. Simple, high quality product. EDIT ABO - BR Sponsor has them $143.9x with $4 shipping Quote
Grump Posted March 5, 2011 Author Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks for all the advice. I appreciate it. Great tips on e-Bay. I purchased both the Curado and the Pflueger on e-Bay for around $140 each. Brand new. Great savings. I'm gonna get the Duckett rod and another pistol grip rod from BPS. Still will need some lures... I have some old lures; jitterbug, hula popper, etc... but they are so old they're made of wood. LOL! Any and all advice for lures is welcome. Grump Quote
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