Best Casting Reel For Me? 2024
nameiztaken reply :
Hi, this is my first post here, and I am looking for the best reel that fits what I need to do with it. I have the whole rod deal figured out. I am just getting back into bass fishing.
I know how to use casting reels, I had a few before I quit fishing for a year(Curado 200E7 and some shakespeare plastic thing..)
Heres what I need:
- Under $120 (including tax!) But I would prefer $100
- This will be my single combo along with a spinning, so it needs to be able to fish as many baits as possible, including frogs, cranks, jigs, plastics, topwaters, etc.
- Good quality that will last as long as possible, and warranties are nice.
- Large spool
- Basically a good all around reel
- Smooth, and as many bearings as possible
I intend on doing small local tournaments, and using many different baits.
(I am on a budget, and it needs to be my only casting combo, I cannot get more until I have enough saved)
Thank you guys in advance, and happy fishing!
Alpha Male reply :
BPS PQ, or look for a used reel on here or even ebay.
ABW reply :
Lew's Speed Spool is a workhorse
tbone1993 reply :
Lews LFS for sure. Just a good all around reel at its price point.
nameiztaken reply :
On 2/19/2015 at 12:04 PM, tbone1993 said:Lews LFS for sure. Just a good all around reel at its price point.
Thats the same thing I was leaning at, and thanks the rest of you!
ChrisWi reply :
Lews LFS or a Citica.
fishballer06 reply :
I'm curious, why not get another Curado E?
Cody21w reply :
H2o Xpress at acedemy. 60 bucks. It's a steal. Great feel and it cast a country mile. A good general purpose Rod is Wally worlds lightning rod mh power. Best budget Rod I think at 40. Total should be right at 100 without tax
lecisnith reply :
Right now gander mountain has an awesome deal on daiwa lexa gear. Reels for 70, rods for $50. I highly recommend checking it out.
ww2farmer reply :
A great all around reel for me has been the Daiwa Exceler in the 6:1 ratio. They can be had NIB for less than $70 off ebay. They are powerfull enough to handle deep diving cranks, and can also toss weightless plastics with ease.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
The PQ had an awesome sale but I think it's over for now. Always a good value though along with the Citica, Lexa, Tatula, Revo S or Lew's
kikstand454 reply :
Right now online at dicks sporting goods, you get a free pinnacle 7mh/f rod with any reel purchase over 49.99.
You can not beat this deal with a stick.
Get a daiwa lexa or any reel mentioned above, and you will get the all purpose rod you need for free.
Do it.
Then come back and post the obligatory " what's the best line for my new reel" thread so everyone can yell at each other.
nameiztaken reply :
On 2/19/2015 at 10:32 PM, fishballer06 said:I'm curious, why not get another Curado E?
Out of my current price range
nameiztaken reply :
On 2/20/2015 at 4:56 AM, kikstand454 said:Right now online at dicks sporting goods, you get a free pinnacle 7mh/f rod with any reel purchase over 49.99.
You can not beat this deal with a stick.
Get a daiwa lexa or any reel mentioned above, and you will get the all purpose rod you need for free.
Do it.
Then come back and post the obligatory " what's the best line for my new reel" thread so everyone can yell at each other.
Great deal, but sadly it will have to be a few weeks until I actually purchase it :/
Thanks loads for sharing this!
tnt2671 reply :
On 2/19/2015 at 11:54 PM, ww2farmer said:A great all around reel for me has been the Daiwa Exceler in the 6:1 ratio. They can be had NIB for less than $70 off ebay. They are powerfull enough to handle deep diving cranks, and can also toss weightless plastics with ease.
X2 the excelers are a hard reel to beat for the price, they palm great , have choices in gear ratios , braking is consistent , after a little bearing flushing and proper lube they cast very well and they are super easy to dial in. great everyday workhorse and you can buy one for under well under 100 bucks, you can't go wrong!
nameiztaken reply :
Thanks for the recommendations everyone! much appreciated. So now its down to these reels:
1: Lews LFS
2: Daiwa Exceler 100
3: Citica?
Thanks everyone! and keep posting!
nameiztaken reply :
Is the Tourney MG worth the extra $30? compared to the LFS?
tnt2671 reply :
i'd put the lfs at the bottom of the list i purchased 2 when they first were released and i wasn't impressed and believe me i really wanted to like them, did i get a couple of duds maybe but the braking system and just overall feel of the reel was just not what i was expecting. the brakes on the reel were horribly inconsistent. the diawa you can pretty much set the cast control on the loose side ( just enough to take side play out or even a tad of side play in the spool and set the dial on 4-5 and throw just about anything. they are very user friendly. the tourney mg i cannot speak for.
ABW reply :
I haven't used the LFS but the models that came before that (SSH1) were very solid. You can find Tourney Mg's on flea bay for a discounted price.
nameiztaken reply :
On 2/21/2015 at 9:46 AM, tnt2671 said:i'd put the lfs at the bottom of the list i purchased 2 when they first were released and i wasn't impressed and believe me i really wanted to like them, did i get a couple of duds maybe but the braking system and just overall feel of the reel was just not what i was expecting. the brakes on the reel were horribly inconsistent. the diawa you can pretty much set the cast control on the loose side ( just enough to take side play out or even a tad of side play in the spool and set the dial on 4-5 and throw just about anything. they are very user friendly. the tourney mg i cannot speak for.
Thanks, nice to see a dislike for once... Seems that a LOT of people like the SS's. I think I had better try them in person haha
tnt2671 reply :
On 2/21/2015 at 11:28 AM, nameiztaken said:Thanks, nice to see a dislike for once... Seems that a LOT of people like the SS's. I think I had better try them in person haha
that is your best bet and the good thing is any cabelas or a well stocked dicks store should have the diawa and lews in stock to handle. best of luck to you
Mattfrom_NJ reply :
I like my Lexa. I like my citica. Also, I liked my speed spool but sold it be I got a tournament pro.
Kyle46N reply :
I'll add that I learned to throw baitcast on Citica's. They were great, but since then I've loaded up on Lews reels, Tournament Pro's. I know for a fact, and of course this is hindsight, that my learning curve would have been easier with the Lews. Citica's are great reels, don't get me wrong, but for that price point, you can get lighter and smoother reels.
new2BC4bass reply :
Topic says casting reel, but I'm not sure if you are willing to spend $100 on the reel or if that $100 is suppose to be for both rod and reel. If it is just for the reel, then I am going to make a couple more suggestions. You've already gotten several good ones. The standard Tatula can be gotten in your price range. I have both the standard and Type R. Liking them a lot.
My other suggestion is to look at the Pinnacle reels. I received my first Pinnacle reel last week. Obviously I haven't been out using it yet. Can barely stand the cold as I sit here typing in my basement. 
Reviews of their new reels have been positive. I bought a hand-tuned model. Not only is it a very nice looking reel (and very light), but it seems to be very smooth from the playing I have done with it.
nameiztaken reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 12:41 AM, Kyle46N said:I'll add that I learned to throw baitcast on Citica's. They were great, but since then I've loaded up on Lews reels, Tournament Pro's. I know for a fact, and of course this is hindsight, that my learning curve would have been easier with the Lews. Citica's are great reels, don't get me wrong, but for that price point, you can get lighter and smoother reels.
Thanks for this!
nameiztaken reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 10:21 AM, new2BC4bass said:Topic says casting reel, but I'm not sure if you are willing to spend $100 on the reel or if that $100 is suppose to be for both rod and reel. If it is just for the reel, then I am going to make a couple more suggestions. You've already gotten several good ones. The standard Tatula can be gotten in your price range. I have both the standard and Type R. Liking them a lot.
My other suggestion is to look at the Pinnacle reels. I received my first Pinnacle reel last week. Obviously I haven't been out using it yet. Can barely stand the cold as I sit here typing in my basement.
Reviews of their new reels have been positive. I bought a hand-tuned model. Not only is it a very nice looking reel (and very light), but it seems to be very smooth from the playing I have done with it.
Thanks! I thought tatulas were way more! have heard many good things about them. and yes it is $120/MAX for just a reel. Hope it warms up for your area soon!
nameiztaken reply :
This look like a nice combo?
Clifton reply :
Check out Rakuten.com. If you apply for their credit card they will give you $60 credit instantly. They have quite a few reels to choose from. I got an Ardent Evercast for $0.83. If my research is correct it is the same reel as the Skeet Reese Victory. They also have Quantum Accurist PT for around $80 so it would be about $20. Can't beat that.
Clifton reply :
The credit card deal expires tomorrow morning though.
https://secure.rakuten.com/ac/Rakutencard.aspx
new2BC4bass reply :
On 2/22/2015 at 10:23 AM, nameiztaken said:Thanks! I thought tatulas were way more! have heard many good things about them. and yes it is $120/MAX for just a reel. Hope it warms up for your area soon!
List price, yes. You can find the standard Tatulas for $95-$105 with some searching. I got my Tatula Type R for $131. I love this baby! 
Picked up a used like new standard Tatula for $85. Can't beat that with a 10' stick. 
Shockwave reply :
Here's another vote for the Exceler. I have one on my crankbait rod and it tackles the job just fine. Casts a mile and is super smooth. Dialing it in is childs play.
jeffo21 reply :
if you have an Academy near you should look at the H2o gear. Its good stuff and you cant beat the warranty
new2BC4bass reply :
On 2/26/2015 at 12:25 AM, Shockwave said:Here's another vote for the Exceler. I have one on my crankbait rod and it tackles the job just fine. Casts a mile and is super smooth. Dialing it in is childs play.
2farmer is one of the guys I'd trust. Doesn't hurt that slightly over half my reels are Daiwas although the Exceler isn't one of them. May have to give one a shot at that price.
robster80 reply :
citica 200e. all over the place now slightly used for around 70 bucks. hard to beat that
robster80 reply :
another option is the new daiwa aird reel. from what ive read its gotten solid reviews and can b had for around 100
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