setomonkey Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I've got two baitcasting setups right now, one that I tend to use for trolling or casting heavy lures (Abu C3 on a medium-heavy rod) and an older Shimano reel on a medium Compre rod. I'd like to get another low-profile baitcaster this year, which I would use mostly for casting spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and spoons. I've narrowed my comparison list down to: Shimano Citica Quantum Accurist Abu Revo BPS Johnny Morris Signature series Does anybody have experiences with these reels? Positive or negative comments? Any recommendations not on this list? Thanks guys, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I have the Accurist, excellent reel. I also have a diawa advantage, also a very good reel , nothing bad to say about either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setomonkey Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Thanks for the quick reply Matt, do you prefer one over the other? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecraftyprince Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Mike check out Lebarons and find out if they have any Abu Garcia Torno 3004HSI's left, at a clearance price of $150, reg $225+, they are the schnizzle ola. They also make a 3003, another good reel and a 3006 which I haven't used. Light, small and tough as nails, press the thumb bar and spin the spool and you'll be amazed at how long it keeps spinning. I toss jigs/lures down to 1/4oz with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 The advantage feels better in my hands, both cast awesome but the accurist seems to have a minimal advantage in drag, for me. I can't really pick one over the other. I switch frequently between the 2 while fishing with equal preformance in the 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I have to agree with Matt on this one. Comfort and feeling right, is what it,s all about for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Daiwa Advantage Super-tuned is a sweet basser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydro Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Daiwa Advantage Super-tuned is a sweet basser! In this order: 1) Daiwa or 2) Quantum 3) Shimano Don't get the bps jm series. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Ive had bad luck with anything labelled BPS series. I picked up a baitcaster myself today actually, an Okuma for 170, 10 bearings and was FAR smoother than the shimano for the same price. Well see how it goes, but I have heard good things about okuma reels. Personally I stay away from diawa because I had an expensive reel of theirs die on me twice, but it was probably just crap luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Chances are, if you're spending 150 you will end up with a quality reel no matter the brand If it were my money, I'd be looking for a used Shimano Curado 200 or 201 if you are a lefty and putting the rest, if any, towards lures. The Curados had the reputation for being the best reels in their price bracket for a long time. The new versions will be a few more dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I'm with Raf on this one.The Curado is a tough reel that will do anything you want it to.. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Curado - no doubt and I have actually herd good things about BPS's line of rods/reel (maybe Justin will see this thread) I have 3 of their rods & love 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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