Best Baitcaster Under $125 2024
jtesch reply :
O.K. lets start a fun topic. What is the best baitcaster you have ever owned for under $125.00, New or used
mine is a Daiwa td-x 103 hsdf
got it on the Bay for $65 in near mint condition. put a Zillion bent drag star on it for $25 and a stock Zillion handle that I had laying around and bright gold handle nut and retainer from Mike's for $15 for a total of $105. It is now my go to pitching reel and the only reel I own that I can actually cast all the line off the spool if I don't watch what I'm doing.
Mike L reply :
BPS Pro Qualifier hands down!
Mike
Arv reply :
Lews tp
flyfisher reply :
Shimano citica new curado used...
aavery2 reply :
I purchased two Daiwa Fuego reels for 100 ea. A magnesium framed reel in great shape for 100 dollars is a great deal in my book.
John G reply :
Shimano Citica 200E
jtesch reply :
aavery2, I'm with you. I love some of the older Daiwa's and pick them up when I can. Even if they need a little work it's fun to upgrade them and you can end up with a truly great reel at a nice price. I have cleaned, tuned and upgraded 3 Daiwa x's so far and a Sol is next in my sights
ww2farmer reply :
I have gotten some great deals right here on BR..................the two that come to mind right away are the Curado 51E I got from webertime for $100, and a Gen1 LH Revo STX from Shane J for $60.
aavery2 reply :
The Daiwa reels are fun to clean, tune and upgrade. They end up being unique and they are still some very nice reels even by todays standards. I like the Sol's as well, I would like to find a good used one and do a little work on it. I will say that I don't understand why the Sol is the more popular reel than the Fuego. The Fuego can be found much less expensive and with a spool upgrade it casts great and is very smooth. Something you might think about.
Jeff H reply :
Daiwa Tatula 100H NIB $116
TD-A 153 HSTA (3) bought used for $70 ea. 2 In perfect shape, not a scratch on 'em, 1 has a few minor scuffs but after cleaning all 3 work like new.
supreme reply :
What's your thoughts on the Daiwa Tatula. I'm thinking about getting one to thow light topwater baits?
jtesch reply :
Daiwa Advantage HSTA is a really nice real for the money. Very under appreciated in my view
Jrob78 reply :
My favorite sub $125 gems are my like new Alphas Ito 103, NIB 153HSTA, NIB Pflueger Patriarch and 2 gently used Curado 100d's I got for $80 each.
The Next KVD reply :
I got a good deal on ebay a few years back on my ALL-TIME favorite reel series: Shimano Chronarch 100BSV for $119.
That and any old Curado 200b can be had all day long on ebay for $80.
kickerfish1 reply :
Chronarch 100sf. I purchased this reel used for $120. Smoothest and one of the furthest casting reels I have owned. The only downside was it was a bit heavier and difficult to palm compared to the other reels I own.
iabass8 reply :
brand new under 125 would have to be curado 51e when they were discontinued and being sold at TW for 99$. such a steal.
SudburyBasser reply :
People are going to laugh but the best cheaper BC I've ever used: BPS Extreme.
Salamander12 reply :
On 12/1/2013 at 11:28 PM, Mike L said:BPS Pro Qualifier hands down!
Mike
I just got the BPS pro qualifier combo for the black Friday sale, I used it for the first time yesterday and I couldn't believe how well it performed especially for only $70 with a rod. It out performed my revo s. Also I got very lucky and got the last one on the rack.
Also I really wanted to try out the viper baitcaster that they had for only $40 but for some odd reason they only make those in right hand retrieve. I couldn't believe they would do that. Does anyone have an idea why they would do something like that?
Jrob78 reply :
The Daiwa Ballistic just went on sale for $125, that might be next bargain score.
Mike L reply :
On 12/2/2013 at 3:21 AM, Salamander12 said:I just got the BPS pro qualifier combo for the black Friday sale, I used it for the first time yesterday and I couldn't believe how well it performed especially for only $70 with a rod. It out performed my revo s. Also I got very lucky and got the last one on the rack.
Also I really wanted to try out the viper baitcaster that they had for only $40 but for some odd reason they only make those in right hand retrieve. I couldn't believe they would do that. Does anyone have an idea why they would do something like that?
Even tho more and more folks are switching to left hand reeling,
the predominate market still is right hand reeling, but it's slowly changing.
When more and more demand happens, manufactures will have to offer both to keep or maintain thier market share.
Mike
Smallmouth Hunter reply :
On 12/2/2013 at 3:23 AM, Jrob78 said:The Daiwa Ballistic just went on sale for $125, that might be next bargain score.
Shhhh.
michael68w reply :
I like the diawa tatula. I know it's MSRP is 149.99 but you can get them off eBay new for around 119 and that's a lot of reel for the cash.
Montanaro reply :
lews
livetofish28 reply :
Lew's tournament mg get all the factory lube out of it and clean and lube it well and then your casting 1/4 baits with ease
Jeff H reply :
On 12/2/2013 at 1:46 AM, supreme said:What's your thoughts on the Daiwa Tatula. I'm thinking about getting one to thow light topwater baits?
I have to be honest and say I have not used them yet (I just bought 2 last week) and likely won't until next spring. My "out of the box" impression is....likely to get more. Very nice! Very very smooth. I don't know that the standard Tatula would or would not be the right choice for light baits, the Tatula Type R might be better suited to that task. I would guess anything 3/8 oz or better would not be a problem for the Tatula.
On 12/2/2013 at 1:54 AM, jtesch said:Daiwa Advantage HSTA is a really nice real for the money. Very under appreciated in my view
Not by me. I love 'em. These are my current favorite "do it all" utility players.
WRB reply :
TW's sale on Daiwa T3B @ $125 is your best bargain.
Tom
lmbfisherman reply :
Right now you can buy a BPS PQ for 80 bucks (on sale). For me under 125 this reel is the best bang for your buck, frankly instead of buying the Citica G Series - (Not knocking the Citica G still love them), I would've bought the PQs instead in it's place (instead of 4 Citicas, I probably could've bought 6 PQs), if i could do it all over again.
new2BC4bass reply :
New: No contest. $98 for Curado 51E on closeout.
Used: Wow. How to chose? Like the Fuego better than the Sol...both at $125. The Fuego is one of my favorie reels. TP like new $125, STX-L Gen 1 like new $125, Chronarch 101A and 100B both in exceptional condition $125 each, BUT the biggest surprise was a pair of older gold Carbonlites at $130 for the pair. Loaded one with 6# mono, and it will throw a 3/16 oz. Shad Rap just as far as a supertuned and upgraded TD-Z 105H at less than 1/4th the cost invested. An amazing bargain.
I don't consider them favorites, but their performance far outshines their price. That is the Black Max 1600 round reels...$100 for three. These handle light lures and wind extremely well. Would be higher on my list if retrieve was smoother. Too much play in the knobs. Maybe a new handle is called for? Anyone have suggestions for replacements?
J Francho reply :
I have a few Daiwa TD-X 103HSDL pitching reels that I bought from ebay for around $50 each, barely used.
DogBone_384 reply :
I just picked up a Diawa T3 Ballistic from TW for $125 - it's not under $125 by .01, guess it doesn't count ?!?!?!?
If not, My Pro Qualifier gets the nod...
Have a great Christmas!
McAlpine reply :
Lews TP on sale for $119 shipped. These guys are just super smooth. A buddy of mine convinced me to try one when they were on sale early last year. I think the only reel I have that I still think is superior is an Abu MGX. Totally different price class there though, that's how good the TP's are and if you can find them on sale, WooT!
jtesch reply :
Hey J Francho, do you like the Daiwa x pitching reels. I have 3 X's I got on Ebay that I cleaned up and tuned and I like them as much as some of my $300 reels but I don't have the pitching version and I'm thinking that should be my next project.
J Francho reply :
On 12/3/2013 at 6:59 AM, jtesch said:Hey J Francho, do you like the Daiwa x pitching reels. I have 3 X's I got on Ebay that I cleaned up and tuned and I like them as much as some of my $300 reels but I don't have the pitching version and I'm thinking that should be my next project.
Yes, I love them. They are a little heavier, with the two extra idler gears, but the benefit is the handle is behind the cast control cap, and gives many rods a better balance for "tip up" presentations. I actually prefer the shape of the TD-X over the TD-Z version. I'm a "right hand pitcher" so this reel suits me perfectly. Every lefty reel I've ever owned or tried gets measured against these. They are getting harder and harder to find.
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