Super User Hi Salenity Posted July 17, 2011 Super User Posted July 17, 2011 It's about time for another rod/reel. So whats the best Baitcaster for $100? I am looking at the 7' Abu Vertias rod and around 12-15# hybrid line. I will throw a 1/4oz spinner quite a bit with it . I am also open to line suggestions and colors... I live in Ks and will mainly bass fish with this rig but my next trip will be to fish in a canal and coastal waters in Florida and I'll probably take this rod with me along with some heavier tackle... Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted July 17, 2011 Super User Posted July 17, 2011 This. Get em' while you still can before the new model comes out. The new model looks like a downgrade. You can get em' at BPS for the same price too if your more comfortable shopping in-store. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted July 17, 2011 Super User Posted July 17, 2011 i think the best bang for the buck is a lightly used reel that retailed for $100-$170. with some leg work these can be picked up at a fair price. the sad truth is even new reels out of the box often will not work to their full potential before being serviced by a pro. Quote
Senkoman12 Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 bps PQ are good reels for the money. they are always on sale for like $80 Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted July 17, 2011 Author Super User Posted July 17, 2011 i think the best bang for the buck is a lightly used reel that retailed for $100-$170. with some leg work these can be picked up at a fair price. the sad truth is even new reels out of the box often will not work to their full potential before being serviced by a pro. Any ideas that are more specific? I am 20 minutes south of you btw. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted July 17, 2011 Author Super User Posted July 17, 2011 I'll check out the Pro Qualifier and the Shimano Monday-Tues.. Anyone have a favorite line? LOL Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted July 17, 2011 Super User Posted July 17, 2011 Any ideas that are more specific? I am 20 minutes south of you btw. something in the Revo series is a start. Daiwa Aggrest if you want a fast retrieve.you should be able to find a great used reel or a good new reel for $100 Quote
Flywatersmallie Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 Lew's Speed Spool. Lots of bang for your buck there. Quote
Jim_M Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 Two of these ...actually not a terrible idea. You'll have enough $ left over to spool up both with quality mono too. jus sayin' Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 17, 2011 Super User Posted July 17, 2011 It's about time for another rod/reel. So whats the best Baitcaster for $100? I am looking at the 7' Abu Vertias rod and around 12-15# hybrid line. I will throw a 1/4oz spinner quite a bit with it . I am also open to line suggestions and colors... I live in Ks and will mainly bass fish with this rig but my next trip will be to fish in a canal and coastal waters in Florida and I'll probably take this rod with me along with some heavier tackle... Being clearanced right now the Citica is the best baitcaster you can purchase for 100 dollars. Nuff said ! Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 The Daiwa Exceler is around $80 and is a pretty good reel and comes in a lefty model also and all three popular speeds. Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted July 18, 2011 Super User Posted July 18, 2011 I'll check out the Pro Qualifier and the Shimano Monday-Tues.. Anyone have a favorite line? LOL Seaguar InvizX. 10-12 # Quote
shawnmc Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 I would check Ebay for a Revo of your liking. Revo S can be found for under $100, a SX can be found for $120 or so. Quote
Chaz Hickcox Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 bps PQ are good reels for the money. they are always on sale for like $80 I have to agree with this. I have two Revo SXs that I absolutely love. A friend of mine is moving over seas and gave me his PQ, and HOLY COW! Sadly, I like it as much or better than my Revos. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted July 18, 2011 Author Super User Posted July 18, 2011 I am a big Abu fan and I have several 6000... reels but some of the Revos go $160+ and I don't need one that bad so I'll check out the Citica again. Quote
jignfule Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Get the Citica. Its a workhorse. Hard to beat for the $$$ Quote
kgfisher Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Lew's speed spool. Out performs many $200 reels. Quote
Packard Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 I picked up a brand new Shimano Chromica on ebay for 40 bucks. It is really smooth and strong. I use the Seaguar InvisX 10lb test and it is great, no break offs yet. If your looking for a nice rod too, I would recommend the BPS XPS Extreme rods. I have the spinning rod and recently bought a new trigger one for 55 bucks. Stay away from the cheaper KVD reels. Quote
breezy Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Revo S, Citica and Pro Qualifer would be my choices new. Revo retails for a little more but would be my favorite. It really depends...handle them at store and on a rod then decide. Like someone else mentioned, the best option would be to shop forums and buy used. You could get a great setup for $200, much better than spending it in store imo. Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Pflueger President can be found new at around $100 and is one heck of a reel. Quote
Dr. Watson Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 The Citica E is really hard to beat, great reel, also try looking into the Shimano Caenan... really surprised me at how Versatile it is and how well it holds up for the price point. Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 The Cabelas Prodigy also is at the price point you are considering and its made by Daiwa. I have a couple of the older grey models made by Daiwa also and they are great reels for the $ as well being right at $100. Quote
barroncooper Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I'll tell you what. I am a shimano fan true and through, but I won a pflueger trion a couple of months ago as a door prize at a local tourney and I am impressed. I was actually shocked at how smooth, light, and palmable it was. It does have centrifugal cast control and it is not finicky between lures like many other mag. controlled pure fishing reels. I would definitely buy one if I needed another reel Quote
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