Best Baitcast Bang For Your Buck 2025

mmoritz11 reply :

im looking for a new baitcast reel to put on my 7'6 medhvy veritas. looking for any recomendations for a quality reel around 80-100 bucks. thanks

smalljaw67 reply :

BPS pro qualifier, bass tackle depot has the new Quantum Kinetic on sale for 80 dollars which is a very good reel, look to see if the Citica E from Shimano is around, those are now discontinued but leftovers are in your price range.

BassinNY reply :

BPS Pro Qualifier

LgMouthGambler reply :

Pro Qualifier is it, unless you are willing to shell out another $50 0n top of that $100. That Pro Qual is an amazing reel though, I love mine.

pondassasin reply :

Citica 200e. See if your local Gander Mt (assuming you live close to one) still has some on clearance for $80. I picked one up a few weeks ago and I know they still have some left.

K_Mac reply :

I have three BPS Pro Qualifier reels that between me and my wife get a lot of use. They have worked flawlessly since day one. At that price range they are a very good value in my opinion.

msolorio reply :

lews speed spool. awesome reels. im gettin a pq this weekend to see what all the fuss is about lol

freebie reply :

basspro has the johnny morris carbon black originals on closeout for 89 right now. thats a pretty sweet deal

endless reply :

I would say if can get the Citica with the $30 off jumped on it if not and want the PQ get it, I love mine. If can and what to spend a little more get a Curado E. Amazing reel.

I got a PQ in 7.1:1 and a Curado 200E5 in 5.0:1.

dag623 reply :

Another for pro qualifier!

Hi Salenity reply :

Lew's SS

Citica 200E

Stasher1 reply :

I was at Dick's yesterday and they still had a few Citica 200E in stock for $79.99

Mike L reply :

On 4/8/2012 at 7:59 PM, freebie said:

basspro has the johnny morris carbon black originals on closeout for 89 right now. thats a pretty sweet deal

I got one of those at thier spring sale and you're right that is a one smooth reel.

I was thinking about getting a PQ because of all the comments about it I've been reading here, but I do love that carbon black...Hmmm

Mike

BigMoneyGrip reply :

Another vote for the Pro Qualifier. I iust got one in the 7.1 ratio and I really like it. It reminds me of my Citica. They're even better when they're on sale for $80.

nvhsaccel reply :

Yet another vote for the pro qualifier! I love my 6:4.1!

Grumpy413 reply :

I have to say I love my pro qualifiers... don't seem to use my old green reels any more.

Sherlock 60 reply :

I have 4 Pro Qualifiers and love them.

bwell reply :

I have to say Pro Qualifier also... Great all around reel for the price.

hatrix reply :

+1 for Lew's

mmoritz11 reply :

thanks for all the help guys!

BassingNick reply :

I have 2 PQ's and 2 CB's....nuff said!

BassAssassin85 reply :

i don't know if they are still on sale but the pt quantum's were at bps for around 129 and that is a sweet reel have one and I've also owned a pro qualifier but took it back and got the pt and was more impressed but there is a difference in price.

Raider Nation Fisher reply :

Been fishing my pro qualifier for three years now and it still works flawlessly.

Jake P reply :

Low end of your budget the Abu garcia pro max is a great reel and i love it at 80$. I would go with the PQ though.

Bass23 reply :

Bass pro shops pro qualifiers can't be beat in that price range. I have them in all the gear ratios and have never had any problems.

MN Bassin' nOOb reply :

Another vote for the Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier, if it doesn't have enough votes already! Simply the best reel under $100 there is.

outdoorsman110 reply :

On 4/13/2012 at 9:29 AM, MN Bassin said:

Another vote for the Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier, if it doesn't have enough votes already! Simply the best reel under $100 there is.

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