Cranking Reel 2024
johnj163 reply :
I have a new G Loomis CBR864DF cranking rod and need to get a reel for it. I have been looking at the Daiwa Crazy Cranker but would appreciate input from y'all. It has to be a left handed reel, several crankin reels out there but not all companies make left handed versions.
Fishes in trees reply :
Get a Calcutta or maybe one those Curado 3oo E's.
roadwarrior reply :
Calcutta, CTE201GT
aavery2 reply :
Curado 201E5 is a good low priced alternative.
ww2farmer reply :
I use a Curado 201DPV. I got it off the flea market here, it was like new and I think I paid $90.
deep reply :
Tackletour did a cranking reel shootout I think. Other than the Crazy Cranker and the Curado 200E5, they had the Revo Winch and a Quantum.
The Revo Winch comes in a lefty, and I believe the newest Chronarch has a lefty low speed version too.
Hooligan reply :
Chronarch 6.5 or 5.5 is a fine crank reel, Crazy Cranker is a fine otpion, as well. That said I really like the CTE201 as Kent suggested. It balances out that stick beautifully.
bassinbrian reply :
I loved the Crazy Cranker but as time went on I prefer a 6.3ish gear ratio for my crankbait needs. I don't deep crank much and like that I can pull in line a little more quickly If needed.
punchy8 reply :
I have the Revo Winch and it has been the best cranking reel I ever owned
BradH reply :
I still see plenty of 201E5 Curados out there.
Gone_Phishin reply :
If you can swing it, I'd go with one of Shimano's round DC reels. Either the Calcutta 201DC, or the Conquest 101DC.
bigfishbk86 reply :
My vote goes to the crazy cranker. You cannot go wrong with a zillion!
Craiger12 reply :
On 3/7/2012 at 3:36 AM, bigfishbk86 said:You cannot go wrong with a zillion!
Amen to that!
BigGame0892 reply :
My Curado 200E5 is a beast. Its my favorite reel of my Shimano lineup by far. I'm sure the Zillion Crazy Cranker is awesome too. Just depends on how much you want to spend and whether you have any brand loyalties/preferences.
Tough to go wrong with a Daiwa or a Shimano though.
Packard reply :
Chronarch 101b
Triton21 reply :
REVO WINCH!!!!!
Kelley
tomustang reply :
On 3/6/2012 at 10:53 PM, BradH said:I still see plenty of 201E5 Curados out there.
I have yet to see a 201E5 anywhere.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 3/9/2012 at 6:36 AM, Packard said:Chronarch 101b
That is what I was thinking of using my Chronarch 100B for...on a MH Airrus Ultra XL rod.
Packard reply :
On 3/6/2012 at 10:53 PM, BradH said:I still see plenty of 201E5 Curados out there.
You sure about that 
Packard reply :
On 3/9/2012 at 7:10 AM, new2BC4bass said:That is what I was thinking of using my Chronarch 100B for...on a MH Airrus Ultra XL rod.
I have a 100b that I use for cranking and it works good. It is almost effortless to crank which helps out when you are cranking all day. Mine is on a 7'8" MH/M St Croix Mojo "Big Cranker" which I use to throw deep cranks and big lipless cranks.
BradH reply :
On 3/9/2012 at 7:11 AM, Packard said:You sure about that
Nevermind. Called the guy I was thinking of, they are all E7s. Too fast for cranking for this guy, well, that and I'm right handed.
retiredbosn reply :
Tackle Tour did a cranking reel shootout, put four reels through the paces. The final scoring, Quantum 4th, Diawa 3rd, Winch 2nd, and Shimano 1st. No lefties in the Curado though.
ww2farmer reply :
Just to add, before I bought my Curado 201DPV, I deep cranked with my Citica 201D, which is a 6.2:1 reel, with Shimano's HEG it pulled big deep divers like SK 6xd's pretty easy, not as easy as the CU201DPV, but it didn't feel like I was dragging a dead body through the water, I can not say that about any 6.x:1 reels I have had in any other brand.
Diggy reply :
, BPS, ABU, Shimano(Chronarch), Browning, and Ardent all make left handed Crank Reels on BPS's Site. Lews makes on in the Tourney MG series off the top
A-Rob reply :
I just got a Revo Winch on a clearance sale price (the store didn't want it anymore, good for me b/c I wanted it!)
I added a bit of lubrication to the thumb bar and it is loosening up a bit. But that is the ONLY thing I could imagine to complain about. The feel and retrieve is otherwise incomparable to a lot of other reels (in a good way)
I'm normally a shimano guy but this was a top notch reel I couldn't turn down. I am glad I got it, it seems to be the right tool for the job!
I bet you won't be disappointed with one either dude
aavery2 reply :
On 3/9/2012 at 7:07 AM, Tom D. said:I have yet to see a 201E5 anywhere.
True that, forgot they did not produce them in wrong handers
tomustang reply :
Bad enough it took shimano long enough to make a cranking reel in lefty
telmomarques reply :
i have daiwa zillion crazy cranker and curado 200e5, zillion is way better than curado, get a daiwa zillion crazy cranker
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
On 3/10/2012 at 10:26 PM, ww2farmer said:Just to add, before I bought my Curado 201DPV, I deep cranked with my Citica 201D, which is a 6.2:1 reel, with Shimano's HEG it pulled big deep divers like SK 6xd's pretty easy, not as easy as the CU201DPV, but it didn't feel like I was dragging a dead body through the water, I can not say that about any 6.x:1 reels I have had in any other brand.
Agreed. I absolutely love my 200 DPV's. Big, heavy, beast of a reel. But I'll be damned it it isn't a fantastic cranking reel.
Diablos reply :
I use the Lew's. Until it lets me down, I see no reason to spend more money. For $99 it has been solid.
Crankenstein Crony reply :
The Revo Winch is a great reel for cranking. It comes in a left hand model.
iceintheveins reply :
Curado 5.5:1, Revo Winch 5.4:1, or Bass Pro Pro Qualifer 5.2:1. I really don't think the first two are much better than the PQ, which IMO is the best baitcaster out there besides MAYBE the Curado.
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