JohnF Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Is there such a thang? I'd like something for light duty, hunting creek bass with a medium weight 6' Quantum that I already have. Then I'd have it for a backup when boat fishing etc. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Buddy of mine bought this one at CTC for about 100.00 and he loves it nice and light. I tried it today and it a charm to fish with. It's the Daiwa Megaforce. http://www.daiwa.com/Reel/detail.aspx?ID=234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Buddy of mine bought this one at CTC for about 100.00 and he loves it nice and light. I tried it today and it a charm to fish with. It's the Daiwa Megaforce. http://www.daiwa.com/Reel/detail.aspx?ID=234 I'm looking at that one at the local FishingStore but he has it for a lot less money. I've checked the reviews and the twitching bar feature seems to be prone to failure. I like the concept of it for taking up slack line & for working surface and suspending lures but I don't like the idea of a failed component, even if it doesn't affect the rest of the functions. I like my stuff to be working 100%, even if I'm not using the feature. One failure suggests other possible failures. Anyone else had any experience with twitching bars and this particular reel? JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Check Cabela's Canada. Within the last three months they had your blue reel for $99.00. They may be discontinued, but you're getting a super reel at a disposable reel price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Check Cabela's Canada. Within the last three months they had your blue reel for $99.00.They may be discontinued, but you're getting a super reel at a disposable reel price. I'd be very happy to get another one of those for that price. I'll check it. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Looks like they're back up to $189. I like mine but not enuf to pay that for a light duty reel. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Shop around, especially online... it's a little early for deals right now, but a little later in the season and you should be able to pick up something nice in your price range. Are you left handed or right handed? Where's that new boat you're going to pull with that new Ford Flex??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I have been flogging a Abu Silver Max. Its small its light and i like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Shop around, especially online... it's a little early for deals right now, but a little later in the season and you should be able to pick up something nice in your price range. Are you left handed or right handed? Where's that new boat you're going to pull with that new Ford Flex??? I'm right-handed but being a Canuckian raised on the rink I have to crank with my left hand. The boat will come soon. I just have to get the okay from SWMBO. I'm thinking I'll slide into it with a Kayak, then a transom canoe, then a motor for it, then a boat. Too bad she gave up water skiing. I thought that would be my in. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I'm right-handed but being a Canuckian raised on the rink I have to crank with my left hand. JF That happens to be the proper "American" way to do it!!! ... I'm also right handed and cast with my right arm and crank with my left hand!... changing hands is for gurly guys!... wait a second, I'm retarded and can't make a little circle with my left thumb and forefinger! ... and don't get me started on left handed people!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbaitking Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I was at BPS a week ago Friday with no intention of buying a reel and ended up buy 2 BPS Extremes for $39.00 each, I've had a couple of them already and didn't mind them for an extra, not sure if it was a fathers day thing or not, just walking by and saw them Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I picked up a kevin van dam baitcaster for 60 bucks used on kijiji! reg price is 135 at bass pro, used maybe something to look at? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) As previously stated BPS is clearing out some models of the BPS Extreme reels, a pretty good deal for $39.00. regular price was around $109.I'd phone ahead to get them to hold one if you are planning on going there one day. Edited June 7, 2009 by mikeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondar Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Maybe a Revo S ... i like mine and they can be bought on E-bay for like 80 US, i have a few of them now revo S and SX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymikey Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 If you shop from cabelas.ca do they ship from within Canada? or does it still get shipped from US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 If you shop from cabelas.cado they ship from within Canada? or does it still get shipped from US? I found the selection sucks and you always pay shipping! It does come from Canada I believe though. John: Drive down to Angling Outfitters and talk to Chris or Jocelyn. I'm quite confident they will hook you up with a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 I found the selection sucks and you always pay shipping! It does come from Canada I believe though. John: Drive down to Angling Outfitters and talk to Chris or Jocelyn. I'm quite confident they will hook you up with a good deal. We have a shop here in Stratford run by one of Jocelyn's proteges. He treats me pretty well. I got my Quantum baitcaster there last year for $100 with the rebate. Can't come close to that this year. I'd buy from him anyway but like to have input from reel users before I go shopping. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Cabela's has the prodigy on sale again - I had this guy for 2 years now (a leftie as well) and love it - my favourite reel. Cabela's Prodigy. Tempted to order a backup now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbaitking Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Talked to Joselyn earlier this year and he liked the Shimano Citica made a few cast with it I'll buy one for my next reel I think Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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