Far casting reels under $200? 2024
Cameron21bassin reply :
I am wanting to know some far casting low profile baitcasting reels under $200.I have heard the revo sx is good and the shimano reels like the curado and casitas are good too but I would like to know yalls opinion though.Thanks..also what about the shimano citica is that a quality reel?
Edited by Cameron21bassinDenhamBruce reply :
Tatula CT
Boomstick reply :
I hear the Tatula SV is real good. I just got mine in the mail, but obviously haven't got a chance to try it out.
Choporoz reply :
What would you consider far?
Cameron21bassin reply :
On 6/16/2017 at 3:15 AM, Choporoz said:What would you consider far?
Like 40 yards
Choporoz reply :
I can say, with a fair amount of certainty, that if you spend between $150 and $200 on a new low profile reel (from any of 10 or more top manufacturers), you will get a reel of very good quality.....and you will be able to cast more than far enough.
That's a solid budget and the market is loaded at that price point. You should go to your local sporting goods store and put a few different ones on a rod and see how they feel to you.
Turtle135 reply :
I can cast lures so far with my Lew's SuperDuty Speed Spool that I can barely see the splash when they land! 
J Francho reply :
Anything in that $150-200 range will cast just fine.
Cameron21bassin reply :
On 6/16/2017 at 3:45 AM, Choporoz said:I can say, with a fair amount of certainty, that if you spend between $150 and $200 on a new low profile reel (from any of 10 or more top manufacturers), you will get a reel of very good quality.....and you will be able to cast more than far enough.
That's a solid budget and the market is loaded at that price point. You should go to your local sporting goods store and put a few different ones on a rod and see how they feel to you.
Thanks
DogBone_384 reply :
On 6/16/2017 at 3:49 AM, J Francho said:Anything in that $150-200 range will cast just fine.
X2
d-camarena reply :
My lews mach 2 reels bombs lures out there. Good value
bassmeister5 reply :
Take any baitcaster you can find [ almost any price ] upgrade the stock spool bearings with dry Boca 7 ceramic bearings or very lightly oiled if you don't like the sound and you'll be casting a mile with no problems.
Cameron21bassin reply :
Ok thanks guys
Hulkster reply :
Curado 200i.
Leftymuk reply :
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Burke reply :
From someone on this site --- borrowing the pix of the Shimano Curado 70XG
Great price between $160 to $199
RoLo reply :
Long casting distances depend mainly on the 'rod' and the 'line'.
The reel shouldn't be a major player, unless the tension settings are improperly adjusted.
Roger
new2BC4bass reply :
On 6/16/2017 at 9:40 AM, RoLo said:
Long casting distances depend mainly on the 'rod' and the 'line'.
Barring some mechanical issue, the reel is a minor player.
Roger
Yup. 40 yards should be doable with about any reel. DVT cleaned an older Trion for me. Spooled with 17# mono, mounted on a 6' 10" HF and casting a 1/2 oz. jig plus trailer it will do 40 yards or better all day. It was a $100 reel when new. An older 7' ML HMG with a TD-Z 105H spooled with 8# mono will cast a #5 Shad Rap (3/16 oz.) 30-35 yards with no problem. No doubt further in a better caster's hands. A 1/4 oz. compact lure should do 40 yards easily. I (and others) could go on with plenty more examples. I've got reels from at least 8 brands. All will make that 40 yards with the correct set up.
NathanDLTH reply :
Curado 70 or 200 I, Tatula CT, CT-R, SV, Lews, Citica. Like many of others have said, you cannot go wrong with any reels in that range.
tholmes reply :
On 6/16/2017 at 9:40 AM, RoLo said:
Long casting distances depend mainly on the 'rod' and the 'line'.
The reel shouldn't be a major player, unless the tension settings are improperly adjusted.
Roger
Proper technique also plays an important role.
IMO, casting distance is not as important as accuracy. Distance is for show, accuracy catches fish.
Tom
NYWayfarer reply :
I have Pflueger, Abu Garcia, Daiwa and Quantum baitcast reels that cast great but nothing casts farther than my Kastking Stealth.
22hertz reply :
A light weight spool wont cast as far as a heavier spool because of the heavier spools greater rotational mass having more momentum.
Having said that other factors like the line used, rod action and casting technique all play more of a role in distance.
Any reel will cast that far OP. Casting distance is at the bottom of the list of important attributes I look for in a reel because they all cast far enough.
JLeon77 reply :
$200 is a high price point when looking for long distance casting. You can't go wrong with most Lew's models, but the Custom SLP is a great reel for $179 and you can find some places for less...the Gander by me had theirs for $155. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_Custom_Speed_Spool_MSB_Casting_Reel/descpage-CSP.html
I also have a couple Daiwa CT's that cast a mile. They are heavy compared to the Lew's, but great reels.
Cameron21bassin reply :
On 6/16/2017 at 9:30 PM, Finesse Wayfarer said:I have Pflueger, Abu Garcia, Daiwa and Quantum baitcast reels that cast great but nothing casts farther than my Kastking Stealth.
I have the stealth too
On 6/16/2017 at 9:40 AM, RoLo said:
On 6/16/2017 at 10:36 AM, new2BC4bass said:
Yup. 40 yards should be doable with about any reel. DVT cleaned an older Trion for me. Spooled with 17# mono, mounted on a 6' 10" HF and casting a 1/2 oz. jig plus trailer it will do 40 yards or better all day. It was a $100 reel when new. An older 7' ML HMG with a TD-Z 105H spooled with 8# mono will cast a #5 Shad Rap (3/16 oz.) 30-35 yards with no problem. No doubt further in a better caster's hands. A 1/4 oz. compact lure should do 40 yards easily. I (and others) could go on with plenty more examples. I've got reels from at least 8 brands. All will make that 40 yards with the correct set up.
How do u know what line to use for each reel??
Turkey sandwich reply :
I think for $150-200 you'll get a great reel from almost any manufacturer. I have a bunch that normally sit in that price range and they all cast well. I'd pay attention to what you like and what's on sale. Often if you time it before a new model comes out, $200 reels can be had for $130 or less. As for reels in that price range, I have a Lews SS BB1, a Revo Winch, the un-named reel that Lefty Murk posted above, and 200 and 50 size Chronarchs.
The Shimanos are most likely the best handling of the lot, but they all cast well.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 6/17/2017 at 1:01 PM, Cameron21bassin said:I have the stealth too
How do u know what line to use for each reel??
Majority will have either a mono or co-polymer line. As a general rule there will be 8# on reels used on Medium power rods, 12# on MH rods and 17# on Heavy rods. I also use 8# on ML rods with a couple having 6# and one with 10# braid.
Technique plays a part in determining which line I choose. A Patriarch XT has 40# braid. I use it mostly for fishing lily pads...usually with a plastic worm. My Curado 201E is on my frog rod and has 60# or 65# braid. (I'd have to look for the box to know which.)
There are other exceptions to the general rule. I've got 10# Super Natural on a reel used for cranking. I will be going to 8# on this reel. It is used on a rod for shallow cranking and has a shallow spool. Also a reel with 10# fluoro for cranking. 15# mono on one reel that sees a lot of use with spinnerbaits.
Actual breaking point of a line is starting to make a difference in my line selection. As an example, I have some 8# and 10# CXX and 10# Yo-Zuri Hybrid to try where 12# would have been my normal choice. Generally a small diameter line handles better than a thick one. So if 8# CXX has the diameter and breaks at the same point as many 12# lines, why would you want to go to the larger diameter 12# CXX? Unless you were looking for a line breaking at 20#s plus. 
EDIT: I want to point out that these are MY choices. A friend uses 15# CXX on the majority of his rods in Medium and MH. Works for him.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
Reels either cast well or not so well but not "far". Your stated budget will get you a quality reel from any of the big names. Proper setup, maintenance and practice will result in all the distance you need. Setup includes pairing with an appropriate rod and line.
Cameron21bassin reply :
On 6/17/2017 at 10:39 PM, new2BC4bass said:
Majority will have either a mono or co-polymer line. As a general rule there will be 8# on reels used on Medium power rods, 12# on MH rods and 17# on Heavy rods. I also use 8# on ML rods with a couple having 6# and one with 10# braid.
Technique plays a part in determining which line I choose. A Patriarch XT has 40# braid. I use it mostly for fishing lily pads...usually with a plastic worm. My Curado 201E is on my frog rod and has 60# or 65# braid. (I'd have to look for the box to know which.)
There are other exceptions to the general rule. I've got 10# Super Natural on a reel used for cranking. I will be going to 8# on this reel. It is used on a rod for shallow cranking and has a shallow spool. Also a reel with 10# fluoro for cranking. 15# mono on one reel that sees a lot of use with spinnerbaits.
Actual breaking point of a line is starting to make a difference in my line selection. As an example, I have some 8# and 10# CXX and 10# Yo-Zuri Hybrid to try where 12# would have been my normal choice. Generally a small diameter line handles better than a thick one. So if 8# CXX has the diameter and breaks at the same point as many 12# lines, why would you want to go to the larger diameter 12# CXX? Unless you were looking for a line breaking at 20#s plus.
EDIT: I want to point out that these are MY choices. A friend uses 15# CXX on the majority of his rods in Medium and MH. Works for him.
Thanks
j bab reply :
I don't know what it is, but my Lews Tournament Lite G casts AMAZING. Like better than some of my $200-300+ reels
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