A Question if this happened 2024
DBL000006 reply :
If all of you had to pick just one Reel Company. You can not pick another Reel Company ever. Just one pick the rest of your fishing lives. Which company would you pick and why?
Raul reply :
Shimano, why, cuz it's Shimano dude !
fishnkamp reply :
Daiwa that is simple for me. I have sold of all of my Shimanos in favor of the newer Daiwa reels.
Angry John reply :
does daiwa include megabass? I am daiwa all the way!
rippin-lips reply :
On 3/14/2017 at 5:34 AM, Angry John said:does daiwa include megabass? I am daiwa all the way!
It's still a Daiwa reel, so yes it should include MB. That's my answer also.
bigfruits reply :
shimano fosho!
wdp reply :
Shimano
crypt reply :
Abu......
Finnz922 reply :
Daiwa til the day I die
bigturtle reply :
Easy Daiwa
12poundbass reply :
Abu Garcia "for life"
DBL000006 reply :
Yes Abu garcia for me. My 1st Reel was a Black Max. It's an okay Reel.
Yeajray231 reply :
Lew's.
Fun4Me reply :
Daiwa
Dwight Hottle reply :
Shimano for baitcasters.
Daiwa for spinning.
NYBasser reply :
Shimano for both spinning and casting. Just can't beat them....
MickD reply :
A lot of statements of brands, not a lot of whys.
bowhunter63 reply :
Lews they are lighter and faster.Built well with great service.They have never let me down.
GreenGhostMan reply :
Lew's. I'm newer to the bass fishing addiction, but my first baitcaster was a BPS carbonlite. My 2nd was a Lew's Tournament MB... The next 4 reels have all been Lew's. Smooth, they cast a mile, and they just feel like a solid, quality reel IMO.
Fun4Me reply :
On 3/14/2017 at 6:43 AM, MickD said:A lot of statements of brands, not a lot of whys.
I was guilty of that. I said Daiwa. I like that parts are readily available and most of the reels I have now are Daiwas.
Nor-Cal Basser reply :
Shimano. Why? They're well engineered and have fantastic quality bearings. I like my Daiwas too, but Shimano has the upper hand for me.
Jeff H reply :
I'm all about Magforce Z and 3D braking systems so I'll fish my Daiwa's until I'm done! Spinning reels too.
kickerfish1 reply :
Spongebob casting and Barbie spinning.
Rozebol reply :
Shimano baitcasters for me, Need one more rig... Will likely be a Met MGL.
Brayberry reply :
Abu Garcia for Baitcast
Pflueger for Spinning
Zimobass reply :
Shimano and nothing else. Been using them for 30 years, and will be for another 30 , if I live that long. Reels will outlast me I fear !!
Have some Daiwa and Abu still, but, they are not what I consider "eternal" like Shimano.
dmainor reply :
Daiwa, Because I prefer the breaking systems, I have a lot of spare parts on hand and because of the Pixy.
Dug
NorcalBassin reply :
Shimano. Pops said so when I asked which brand I should go with when I bought my first set up right after college, and I can't say I've ever been disappointed. I also have Daiwa, Abu, and Lew's but if I had to choose one it'd definitely be Shimano.
dwh4784 reply :
Taco Bell
XpressJeff reply :
Nobody else likes Quantum eh.
How come?
runt4561 reply :
this is a tricky question because I have two different opinions..
my favorite reels are lews... hands down but if I could only choose one for the rest of my life it would be shimano and here is why:
Shimano makes great reels and I believe they will continue to do so for a very long time.
Lews makes great reels and made very good reels years ago and then vanished. I really hope lews is around for the rest of my life but I see some stuff with that company that I am concerned about. I think they are getting too watered down. they offer so many different models now that I think their quality will begin to fade. I really don't think there is a need for them to produce 20 different models of baitcasters. if they produce 10 really good models, they have more value to me than a company that produces 8 good ones a 12 crappy ones. just my two cents.
TX-Deluxe reply :
On 3/14/2017 at 6:18 AM, Yeajray231 said:Lew's.
I've been hearing good things about lews
Yeajray231 reply :
On 3/15/2017 at 4:51 AM, TX-Deluxe said:I've been hearing good things about lews
I have a couple. They were affordable compared to many other reels.. they are lightweight & tough. To be honest with you I'd fish with a Shakespeare. I don't care.. I enjoy nice things in life but also make the most of what I have. Any "cheap " real made today is light years ahead of what my grandfather used.
bradco reply :
I've had all brands, and it's Daiwa for me! Their lines from Tatula all the way up are incredible! Not saying I don't like the others, but if only one it's Daiwa!
d-camarena reply :
Shishamano
Scott F reply :
On 3/14/2017 at 10:39 PM, XpressJeff said:Nobody else likes Quantum eh.
How come?
I can't stand questions like this one. Why can't you just ask what your favorite brand is without pretending no other brand would ever be available?
I use nothing but Quantum spinning reels. I used to like them because they had no bail springs to break and kept on buying them even after they changed. I have no preference on baitcasters.
Poolshark reply :
If I really had to I'd choose shimano. That is because the only problem I've ever ran into with them is new ones come out with better technology and the ones I'm using are still in perfect mechanical condition.
Also, I feel like they retain value better than most others over the years.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 3/14/2017 at 12:00 PM, kickerfish1 said:Spongebob casting and Barbie spinning.
You forgot the why, but I am thinking it is because they look so good. 
My favorite reels span several brands. Thank the Lord we don't have to choose just one. If forced to pick only one brand it would be Daiwa. I learned how to cast on the older Fuego. I seem to do well with Daiwa's braking systems. The 3D brake system can be set so it is almost impossible to backlash. This can be done without having to tighten down the spool tension to an undesirable point. Lots of available parts for upgrades. My least expensive baitcast reel (a Daiwa) cost $30. My most expensive baitcast reel (a Daiwa) cost $300. I feel I got a bargain with both reels. Lower cost reels may not be as light as some competitors, but they aren't heavy enough to bother me....and yes I like light reels as much as the next guy.
nameiztaken reply :
It would have to be Shimano. They've been the best for me. They may not be the smoothest, they may not be the coolest, but you know what, there is one thing they do REALLY well, Work.
On 3/15/2017 at 7:58 AM, Poolshark said:If I really had to I'd choose shimano. That is because the only problem I've ever ran into with them is new ones come out with better technology and the ones I'm using are still in perfect mechanical condition.
Also, I feel like they retain value better than most others over the years.
This is actually something that makes me a little mad lol, I couldnt find any excuse other than life expenses to get rid of my Chronarch 100A.
tracker01 reply :
Shimano. Why, because I like.
RoLo reply :
Spinning: Shimano
Casting: Shimano
So you're sayin'....There are 'other' reel manufacturer? 
jbw252 reply :
On 3/15/2017 at 6:12 AM, Scott F said:I can't stand questions like this one. Why can't you just ask what your favorite brand is without pretending no other brand would ever be available?
⬆️ THANK YOU! You got this right, Scott.
DBL000006 reply :
I never fished with a Lew's Bait Caster. I've heard great things about (Lew's reels) great things. Maybe i'll get one down the road. I've fished with Shimano. I'm not a fan of Shimano's braking system. I like Abu Garcia, their braking system is perfect for me. Plus, i had a Reel that i needed service for. Abu was great and i think i got a new Reel back. Cause i didn't get mine back. I just like the Revo line. I guess it's a head thing with fishing gear for all of us. Everyone will have their opinion about certain brands.
Kris2016 reply :
At this point I am buying only Daiwa reels.
Choporoz reply :
On 3/14/2017 at 10:39 PM, XpressJeff said:Nobody else likes Quantum eh.
How come?
I like Quantum...lots of people do.
Choporoz reply :
I own reels from the following companies:
Mitchell - now retired
Shimano
Quantum
Wright and McGill
Daiwa
Pinnacle
Abu Garcia
Pflueger
Shakespeare - retired
Lews
Ardent
I've owned the absolute cheapest models you can buy -- and some of the mid-higher end (nothing MSRP over $300, however.)
So, I have a little bit of cross-brand experience.
BUT, I would not even consider answering the OP question. When it comes a time that I am asked to make the world-wide decision to have only one reel company on earth for eternity, come back and we'll talk.
XpressJeff reply :
I was introduced to, and favor Quantum bait casters. It seemed so few others do.
Lately I have grown to favor Lews also.
I have a pension for Shimano for spinning reels.
Since I am just getting back into fishing seriously I am leaning on the experience of those in this forum to get me to try other brands also.
Although an old dog, I will learn new tricks.
IndianaFinesse reply :
Choose whichever brand feels best for you, the only bad experiences I've had with baitcasters is with Quantum. The Quantum I have is junk, forever breaking, horrible braking system, and can't throw anything under 1/2 ounce. The only thing it's good for is whopper plopper 130's, I won't risk using it for heavy swim baits cause it often backlashes, which sends the lure flying off. At least with the whopper plopper I can just go after it, which I have had to do several times.
Choporoz reply :
On 3/17/2017 at 4:15 AM, IndianaFinesse said:Choose whichever brand feels best for you, the only bad experiences I've had with baitcasters is with Quantum. The Quantum I have is junk, forever breaking, horrible braking system, and can't throw anything under 1/2 ounce. The only thing it's good for is whopper plopper 130's, I won't risk using it for heavy swim baits cause it often backlashes, which sends the lure flying off. At least with the whopper plopper I can just go after it, which I have had to do several times.
This reminds me of why I struggle with these 'brand' discussions so much. My first Daiwa anything was a spinning rod that I bought while on a business trip without my own gear -- bought it for $18 and proceded to snap it the second time out. My mind was affected for years and I didn't buy anything Daiwa for a long, long time. Now, some of my very favorite rods and reels are Daiwa. I had similar experience with entry level Quantum gear. (Right at this moment, my very favorite baitcasting reel is a Quantum Smoke. But that doesn't mean that Quantum is better than Lews because it is better than my Speed Spool.)
What it has taken me 50+ years to learn is that making broad statements about an entire brand are useless. Unless, perhaps, you have extensive experiences with all levels of their product - both of the brand in question and all of its major competitors....and even then, the discussion of one brand over all others is rather pointless.
IndianaFinesse reply :
On 3/17/2017 at 4:32 AM, Choporoz said:This reminds me of why I struggle with these 'brand' discussions so much. My first Daiwa anything was a spinning rod that I bought while on a business trip without my own gear -- bought it for $18 and proceded to snap it the second time out. My mind was affected for years and I didn't buy anything Daiwa for a long, long time. Now, some of my very favorite rods and reels are Daiwa. I had similar experience with entry level Quantum gear. (Right at this moment, my very favorite baitcasting reel is a Quantum Smoke. But that doesn't mean that Quantum is better than Lews because it is better than my Speed Spool.)
What it has taken me 50+ years to learn is that making broad statements about an entire brand are useless. Unless, perhaps, you have extensive experiences with all levels of their product - both of the brand in question and all of its major competitors....and even then, the discussion of one brand over all others is rather pointless.
Good point, I have only tried one quantum and it was and entry level model. So maybe they have better models, but the one I've used didn't even compare to my black max.
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