Best baitcaster for under 150?

[tunaeater]

With all the great reels out there to choose from Im curious what most of you are using in this price range.

[Buzzbait]

I was looking for one in this price range and someone suggested a BPS Extreme combo, so I ordered it.

I have to say that I'm really happy with it. 9 ball bearings and smooth as can be. I have no comparison except for a Abu garcia Ambassador, which I do not like much (the spool realease is not positioned directly behind the line and spool, but up to the right, which is strange to me).

I'm not great at Bassin', but I will venture to say that the BPS Extreme is a decent rod/reel for $99.

My $.02

[Jason C.]

There are 2 that I can think of and you will probably get this answer from alot of people.

Abu Garcia Revo SX(149.99$)
or
Shimano Curado CU200B.

In my opinion the best 2 bait casters. The only problem is that the CU200B has been discontinued and you will more then likely have to settle for a used one. But it will probably only cost ya about 80$ I hope this helps!!

[Paul W]

2 of the more commonly known ones I'd recommend, are the Pflueger President and Shimano Citica. Both solid choices and solid reels! I would have to say though, out of all the reels I've tried around $100, my Bass Pro Shops Rick Clunn baitcaster is the best!! I plan on getting one or two more. I have the one w/ the 7.1:1 gear ratio and love the thing, not to mention it looks great on my Powell!! Lots of good reels out there nowadays other than Shimano.

Paul W

[rich mendoza]

dont forget about the reel rebates from quantum and shimano after the rebate from quantum an energy pt would be $139 and its a very nice reel.

[rich mendoza]

nm

[lionkiller]

I have a Citica, & I think my $100 Revo S is a better reel...

Quantums are a bit on the heavy side...but the rebates make them feel a bit lighter...

I wonder with the rebates from Shimano & Quantum....is someone out there gaining market share on 'em?.....

[Stratos278]

Shimano Citica or BPS Extreme, although the Quantum Accurist PT also seems to be a quality product.

I personally stay away from Abu, I had an unpleasant experience a few years back trying to get an Eon...left a totally bitter taste in my mouth. In retrospect though, I'm glad I didn't end up with the Eon...I hear it turned out to be a real train wreck.

[DeltaDan]

Revo SX alll the way with never looking back ...


Smoother than a waxed kitty and stronger than a pitbull.

[jamescaird]

Shimano Curado 200 DHSV is $150 after $50 mail in rebate

[parker]

pfluegar president or trion for cheaper but nearly the same quality

[SHAFT]

Pflueger President I have three of them and they have more capability than I can keep up with , I just bought the Pflueger Supreme with the magnetic braking system and lighter than the Pres. just started to play around with that one and I really like it got all of them off Ebay new for around $90 each plus $10 for shipping so right at $100 ea.

[Dan McKenzie]

revo-s. you'll be hard pressed to find a reel that does everything as well as this reel for 100 bucks. the revo-s is my choice to replace my old curados. small, palms easily, casts incredibly smooth, smooth drag, great cast control, a real good fit and finish. I lke my citica, but I like the revo a lot more. good luck there are a lot of reels to look at.

[FISH2WIN55]

Quantum accurist. $119 then you get $30 back.

[Phil]

GARCIA, GARCIA, GARCIA
AMBASSADEUR, AMBASSADEUR, AMBASSADEUR

DID I SAY GARCIA AMBASSADEUR

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

[DanIsaac]

with the $30.00 rebate right now your looking at $89.00.
In my educated opinion, hands down the best value on the market right now, and is backed by one of the best customer service departments in the business, and that's FACT, not opinion.

Merry Christmas!

[finatical]

Check the dec 11, 2007 re. bait cast reels

[Jason Milligan]

I just sold all of my green Curados and replaced them with Abu Garcia Revo S models. Just an awesome reel! I just bought 7 of them. Not much difference between the S and the SX. One ball bearing less and no external magnetic brake control on the S...

[Ricky-S]

Team Daiwa Advantage!

[bassrippin365]

was a shimano die hard fan,but since they got rid of ole green,I'm a revo sx fan!truely a awesome fishing reel-end quote-.If anybody from shimano is reading this,bring back your green and I'll bring back my green.lol

[Cody Meyer]

Abu Garcia REVO S or the SX.

[ash]

Shimano Citca- I love how smooth this reel casts and how smoth the drag is. I mean I can throw a C-Rig without a backlash!!! The only downfall with this reel is that it is a bit heavy and wide(I like the fact that it is wider) With the current rebate program with Shimano you cant go wrong!

PS I have no other new reels to compare it to, I just know I purchased this reel about two months ago and LOVE IT!

[Matt Moreau]

I have tried them all and the old green CURADO is hands down the best.

Now i just buy the Citica 100's. I beleive they are built on the same platform as the old curado 100... only difference is 1 less bearing(I THINK).

[jacob]

With all the great reels out there to choose from Im curious what most of you are using in this price range.

Tuna,
do yourself a favor and put up $30 more bucks and call Cabela's get yourself two of the cabela's tournament ZX HS reels. these reels are the smoothest reels I have ever used and at $89.99 a pop they blow the old and new curado out of the water.

[bassnator]

Hands down the Revo sx and stx are the smoothest reels out there. I have used curado and citco for years and the Revo blows them away. I've been trading out all of my reels, since I bought my first Revo. I talked all my faithful curado buddies into buying one, and they'll tell you the same.

[g-man]

Old Curado, Daiwa advantage!!

[Cooch]

ABU C4 Elite, $58-84, smooth, durable and have been the best bang for my buck since I bought my very first one 10 years ago. That ABU C4 line is a test of time kinda product baby! And I gotta love that 2:1 with yer budget!!!!!!!!!!!

[bassenvy]

Team Daiwa Advantage!

I really like the way these fit my hand and they handle heavy flouro well. That being said I've got 3 of the Revo Sx's as well for different applications.

[Otay Michael]

Now you guys went and did it. I was doing fine with my reels until reading this thread, should have stayed in the southern board where I belong (except I get way more good tips on catching the greenbacks up here ).

The Revo Sx's seem to win hands down in overall comments so I did a search on it, some research, and a price check on E-bay. Now I've got one in transit, brand new in box, for $129 no tax or shipping charge, from back east. Can't wait to see this little wonder.

I've got Curados and Advantage's, and while both are great, are getting worn down pretty good (100 yard casts are down to 100 feet, even after a cleaning ). When you fish two times a week, all day long, after a few years they just don't seem to work as well!!?

Besides, I needed an after-Christmas present to myself, I just did'nt know it. Luckily, the wife is already over it too.

[aNNieNsaLTIE]

i agree with ricky-s,
check out that diawa advantage. they got a newer tuned one with 10 bearings, i forget. that thing is smooth. 159.99. 10 bucks over but worth a peek!

[Aaron Hart]

Definitely the Abu Garcia Revo SX. Its super smooth on the cast and retrieve and has a very powerful, smooth drag system.