Chosing a casting reel.

[Live2fish85]

I appreciate the help and replies now just that damn wait lol. Now I can't wait to get it. I will look for some deals on rods in the main time I know what I'm going to get for that though I'm sure.

 

Chris

[jbailey]

i'm gonna have to head to lebarons on my lunch break!!!

[fisherboy]

Is weight a concern? If you want something in the sub-8oz territory for under $100, your best bet is Caenan. No need to think further. I personally don't think that Citica is worth paying the difference. It's not a high end reel. I seldom catch fish big enough to really "need" a metal frame. It's more of a marketing scheme for companies to lure bass fishermen to buy metal frame reels. Now of course if you're into bigger species or even saltwater fishing, it's a different story.

 

If weight is less of a concern, I would also look at the Revo S or SX. MSRP of these reels are higher than Caenan, but you can usually get a new one off Ebay for less than $100.

 

Another choice is the Cabela's Prodigy. Same as the older Daiwa Advantage. I have seen them on sale for only about $70.

 

Having said that, I think the best value stuff really comes at around the $200 mark. Curado and Revo STX are my favourites in that price range.

[kickingfrog]

I'll add a small point on the topic of metal v "plastic" in baitcasting reels.

 

All of my baitcasters are aluminum, but my diawa linecounter is plastic and when it is really cold out I have no problem holding the reel in the palm of my hand.

 

It's not often an issue, but something I do consider when it's early or late in the season.