Best Baitcaster For 100$? 2024
Santana_moretto_fishing reply :
Best Baitcaster for 100$? Need some help!!
BasshunterJGH reply :
Daiwa Tatula on Amazon.
aavery2 reply :
IMO, there is not one single best baitcaster under 100 dollars. This question gets asked about a dozen times a year and the responses and generally the same with quality reels from many different companies.
Give the guys here some more information, like where you plan to use it, what you plan to use it for and they will get you dialed in. Best is a subjective term.
roadwarrior reply :
Best Value: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/Pinnacle-Producer-LTE-review.html
Trey Harpel reply :
daiwa Tatula as it can be had for 85$ or so...
HoosierHawgs reply :
My Picks would be:
1)Lew's Speed Spool (People have been fighting about these in the tread below, but the vase model SS is a great value)
2) Pflueger Supreme (Pflueger makes some darn Good reels, especially for the money)
3) Daiwa Tatula (feature packed, looks sexy, the t wing is cool too)
I would stay away from:
1)Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier
(some love it, some hate it, I just think there are better reels for 100 bucks)
2)Lower end Shimanos (Shimano makes good high end reels, but they're low cost reels just don't have the features of others in the price rafe)
Just my 2 cents
the best advice I can give is go out and feel reels. Put them in your hand, wind em to feel for smoothness, put them on your rods and feel it for comfort. Then pick the one you like the best.
aavery2 reply :
On 12/10/2014 at 4:36 AM, jakob1010 said:My Picks would be:
1)Lew's Speed Spool (People have been fighting about these in the tread below, but the vase model SS is a great value)
2) Pflueger Supreme (Pflueger makes some darn Good reels, especially for the money)
3) Daiwa Tatula (feature packed, looks sexy, the t wing is cool too)
I would stay away from:
1)Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier
(some love it, some hate it, I just think there are better reels for 100 bucks)
2)Lower end Shimanos (Shimano makes good high end reels, but they're low cost reels just don't have the features of others in the price rafe)
Just my 2 cents
the best advice I can give is go out and feel reels. Put them in your hand, wind em to feel for smoothness, put them on your rods and feel it for comfort. Then pick the one you like the best.
Not that I necessarily disagree with you, but I find it funny you say stay away from the Pro Qualifier. A few years back this conversation would have been dominated with recommendations for either the Pro Qualifier of the Shimano Citica E.
iceintheveins reply :
The Pro Qualifier hands down. The Speed Spool isn't bad either and neither is the Shimano Caenan.
J Francho reply :
Check the Flea Market.
buzzed bait reply :
On 12/10/2014 at 4:53 AM, aavery2 said:Not that I necessarily disagree with you, but I find it funny you say stay away from the Pro Qualifier. A few years back this conversation would have been dominated with recommendations for either the Pro Qualifier of the Shimano Citica E.
just search here for Goose's review on the PQ and i think you'll find it's a very durable and dependable reel.... just doesn't have all the hype and flash of other brands.
you really can't go wrong with the tatula though, have one and it performs very well.
gulfcaptain reply :
You can get one of the 3 upper BPS reels Extreme, Pro Qualifier, or Carbonlite righ now for under the $100 mark. The LTE listed above by Roadwarrior seems solid. Quantum's Accurist reels (the older model), not sure of the newer one (the white and black). Also look into the Diawa Exceller, Lexa. There are a lot of options at the $100 mark if you look around. All are good reels.
iceintheveins reply :
I have had my pq's for four years and they are still going strong with no troubles.
HoosierHawgs reply :
On 12/10/2014 at 4:53 AM, aavery2 said:Not that I necessarily disagree with you, but I find it funny you say stay away from the Pro Qualifier. A few years back this conversation would have been dominated with recommendations for either the Pro Qualifier of the Shimano Citica E.
Like I said, not a bad reel, but there are better reels at that price IMO. Also, I've had other BPS reels, and they are better quality. I have used the ProLite and the Johnny Morris aeries and they have smoother drags and better casting. The PQ is a workhorse though, and its a tank of a reel.
EmersonFish reply :
That price point for reels is the same as the $100 price point for rods. A lot of competition has numerous companies putting out quality products. What one person likes more than another usually has more to do with personal preference, or what they have experience with. I have some Lew's SS reels that cost $90. They are darn good for the money. I could use them for many years and be just fine. But I'd be lying if I said I knew they were the best. I haven't tried a lot of other reels in that price range. I have quite a bit of experience with the BPS Pro Qualifiers, and personally like the Lew's better. I have picked up a lot of reels in that price range, and feel that some of the companies that excel in higher end equipment don't feel like they provide as much value at the lower price-point, but I don't have enough on the water experience to say. I just know I wouldn't buy those reels based on how they feel in my hand.
FishTank reply :
Shimano Citaca G or a Shimano Curado G (they can be found for under $100).
Senko lover reply :
I'm loving my tourney mg speed spool and would highly recommend it. I got it for 50 dollars on sale, but that's over. You could probably find one on the Flea Market for 80-90 bucks.
fisherrw reply :
Tatula or citica
new2BC4bass reply :
All of the above or as Mr. Franco said, "Used". Either a Chronarch 100A or 100B would make a great $100 reel although in very good condition they often go for closer to $125.
rippin-lips reply :
Plenty of contenders in that price range. Pick the one that offers the features you are looking for in a reel. If possible mount them to your rod to get a better feel for it. Any of the ones mentioned will serve you just fine.
thehooligan reply :
$100 new reel im goin tatula, $100 used citica e, curado g
WRB reply :
The bench mark I use when purchasing reels is; longevity, warranty, product support and replacement part availability.
I purchased 4 new reels in 1991, Calcutta 200 and 3.Daiwa TD HTSA103's. I still use the Calcutta and retired the TD's this year for 3 higher speed Tatula R100XH.
I haven't had any issues with those reels, upgraded the drag disk in the TD's. All these reels still have good resale value.
So now you plan on investing $100 in a bait casting reel, make sure what you purchase is the highest quality you can afford and meets your goals.
Tom
illinifan4152 reply :
Shimano Citica or a used Curado
masterbass reply :
I'd find a used daiwa or shimano. If you want a new reel: tatula, t3 ballistic or lews.
greentrout reply :
Can't go wrong with a Pflueger baitcaster. I own 2 over 10 years old that have been fished hard and still going strong. Supreme & Trion that were both at 99.99 that I picked up at a discount on BPS year end sale. Promise.
Old school basser...
Catch and Grease reply :
I'd go with a Tatula as well, It can be had for around 100$ and is a fantastic reel.
DTack reply :
I've been happy with my Tatulas and they can be had within budget at the right places. Hope you find something you like!
Grantman83 reply :
New daiwa exceler is awesome for the price
Alpha Male reply :
Everyone has their opinions, like avery said, best is subjective. I personally beleive you get what you pay for and with that I recommend a used highend reel over a new midrange reel. that said I have a BPS PQ and I firmly believe that its a low to midrange reel. my lews BB1 and lews tournament speed spool are far superior than the PQ the same way I feel that the Revo STX and lews tournament Pro are leaps and bounds over the BB1 and tournament reels.
again thats my opinion. take it FWIW.
Jaderose reply :
I love my PQ. With that said, you could pick pretty much anything that has been mentioned here and get a decent workhorse of a reel. Go to a big box and check them out. If it feel right TO YOU...you got your pick. The PQ felt right in my hand. I bought it..fish the heck out of...and it hasn't failed me yet.
primetime reply :
Head to the store pick them up and put them on the rod you want, because there are so many good reels for crazy prices this time of year..I will second the Pinnacle Baitcasters, they are the Oem that has been making many of the reels on the market anyhow, so I picked up an Optimus for $100 and I absolutely love it, and the Producer is a nice reel for $80, The Optimus looks and feels like a reel that sells for alot more..Wonder if they are the Oem since the Frames are identical.
ww2farmer reply :
I'm a fan of the current Daiwa Exceler. Retails for $99, but they can be had for under $70 with a little looking. I have Several Exceler's and it's more expensive twin, the Lexa. And unless the Lexa is on sale (which it is BTW right now on TW for $70) I would go with the Exceler every time.
EmersonFish reply :
I wish I had $100 extra right now to go toward a baitcaster. Crazy deals on TW, and I'm stuck buying Legos. Bah! Humbug!
jitterbug127 reply :
H2o mettle xpress is supposed to be good. I am lefty so my options are limited
Catch and Grease reply :
On 12/11/2014 at 1:22 AM, eddieg said:Have they fixed the grooving issue in the tatula yet?
I don't even know if I believe there was a grooving issue, but I'm not gonna start that up again because there has already been multiple threads on the subject and a quick Google will lead you to them. I have only seen a few actual threads complaining about these supposed grooves and only one of them actually had pictures. If there was a groove problem then it only occurred with a VERY small percentage of the people who purchased the reel and I haven't seen anyone complaining of the problem as of late so I can tell you you can safely assume the reel will not have the problem.
J Francho reply :
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I don't even know if I believe there was a grooving issue
The grooving issue was an improperly executed spiral wrap guide setup. Don't have a spiral wrap rod, you wont have to worry about grooving.
A-Jay reply :
The only experience I have with casting reels in that price range came over this summer / fall when I had a chance to fish the Pinnacle Producer LTE reel.
I am impressed with what the folks at Pinnacle are able pack into this reel at that price point.
A-Jay
http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-dhc7-producer-lte.html
ww2farmer reply :
On 12/11/2014 at 11:16 PM, EmersonFish said:I wish I had $100 extra right now to go toward a baitcaster. Crazy deals on TW, and I'm stuck buying Legos. Bah! Humbug!
Join the club..............but Legos sound more exciting than the Barbies that I have been shopping for LMAO.
J Francho reply :
Grooves where? Pictures?
Master Bait'r reply :
On 12/11/2014 at 11:16 PM, EmersonFish said:I wish I had $100 extra right now to go toward a baitcaster. Crazy deals on TW, and I'm stuck buying Legos. Bah! Humbug!
Hahaha this is my life. Someday, zillion... Someday.
mjseverson24 reply :
On 12/12/2014 at 5:03 AM, J Francho said:Grooves where? Pictures?
I didn't know there were issues like that on the Tatula either... I would assume it has to be an issue with a certain type of guide position and type on the rod that has the line coming at a more downward angle than the people at daiwa engineered it for... similar to the spiral wrap issue with the T3 review...
Mitch
*Hank reply :
The lews speed spool Lfs is a great reel! A lot better than the traditional speed spool for the same price!
It's $100.00 at TW but I'm sure you could find it for even less on Amazon.
If I was looking for a reel in that price range that would deffenetly be my first choice.
Try it out!.....
The Fisher reply :
Pro Qualifier on sale for $69.99 or so, next choice is Academy H2O Mettle on sale.
The Fisher reply :
Pro Qualifier on sale for $69.99 or so, next choice is Academy H2O Mettle on sale.
Grantman83 reply :
There is a thread on another site which has new pictures of tatula grooving. I actually think it is from particles in the water where some people fish. The grit acts on the t wing and grooves it in very rare cases
Yumf2 reply :
It's gotta be the Lews speed spool. Buy one lews I promice you won't ever want a different brand
new2BC4bass reply :
On 12/15/2014 at 2:44 AM, Yumf2 said:It's gotta be the Lews speed spool. Buy one lews I promice you won't ever want a different brand
I don't know about that. I like my TP just fine, but no way am I selling my Shimano or Daiwa reels. Or my older Patriarch Xts. I am worried that my wife might call in an intervention team, tho. 
Strothman reply :
I bought a curado 200e7 out of the bargain cave at Cabela's for $100, wish I could find deals like that more often!
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
I bought 2 lexas for 42 each at dicks reg price was 98.97
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