Good Reel In The $100-$180 Price Range?... 2024

*Hank reply :

I'm looking for a good real in the $100-price range,

I'll be paring it w/ a *** *** black something in a 7.1:1 or 8.1:1 gear ratio for jigs,worms,etc.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Ozark_Basser reply :

I just got a curado i in the mail. I'm digging it. Feels solid like the curado e. Easier to palm than the e. It also casts further. Got it off eBay for 140. 7.2:1

DocNsanE reply :

Well I've been searching for the answer to this question myself, and the first thing I've discovered is there are a lot of options in this price range. For what it's worth, I've settled on the Daiwa Tatula 7.1:1. It can be found on Amazon.com for about $100-105. Looks like a very smooth reel and the TWS seems like a nice plus. You could go Type-R if you want the 8.1:1 but according to most, it's not necessarily more performing than the regular Tatula and will cost more so that's up to you.

As I said though, there are a lot of quality products to chose from in this bracket. My second choice was a Lews, probably an LFS . But the Tatula just looks like a pretty sweet package for the price and that's what I'll be going for.

Edit: sorry the Tatula I was referring to is actually a 7.3:1

eirwin reply :

My favorite for the money is definitely the BPS Pro Qualifier. Read tons of reviews on them and ended up getting one on sale. I haven't been disappointed yet. I would just read up on the reviews on whichever ones you are looking at and then go and see how they feel in your hand.

ak47soulja22 reply :

Two reels come to mind for that price lews tournament pro or lews gold if you can find it. And the curado I. But I believe anything in that price range should be a great reel.

Jrob78 reply :

I would be looking at the Tatula R and Curado I. Both can be found in your price range and come in a 8.1 and 7.2 respectively.

adam32 reply :

For the high end of your range 175-180 you should be still able to find the discontinued model zillion. Nothing else will come close to the zillion in that price range. If you want to stay close to 100 I'd check out a tatula.

*Hank reply :

On 2/25/2015 at 12:52 PM, Jrob78 said:
I would be looking at the Tatula R and Curado I. Both can be found in your price range and come in a 8.1 and 7.2 respectively.

I already have a tatula type R 6.4:1 for shallow cranking but I would like something that palms better.

I'm considering the lews speed spool Lfs,It sounds like a great little reel.

yakingfisherman reply :

I have a 6'10 *** M and 7'1 mh ***. One is paired with lews tourney pro and the other with a curado e7. Both balance right at the locking nut. Great setups.

robster80 reply :

tatula or curado i. bout to order another curado myself. highly doubt u would b dissapointed

WIGuide reply :

The Pro Qualifier should be easily palmable and is on sale for $80 at BPS right now.

druben reply :

The *** *** in the 8:1 is a sweet little reel that was made to be paired with the *** rods. Definitely worth giving a look.

illinifan4152 reply :

Shimano Curado I or Chronarch 200e7

WarEagleBassin reply :

On 2/25/2015 at 1:43 PM, *Hank said:

I already have a tatula type R 6.4:1 for shallow cranking but I would like something that palms better.

I'm considering the lews speed spool Lfs,It sounds like a great little reel.

That would be a great choice...I have a 2 that I've been using for a couple of years now and have not had any issues whatsoever. I find myself picking up my Lew's reels way more often than my Abu's

JaxBasser reply :

Tons of options in that price range. Tatula type r, ***, Lews Tournament Pro, Curado I. Most of them can be had well under retail if you look on eBay.

roadwarrior reply :

In your price range all the reponses are going to be "favorites", there is no "best".

The BR Staff has been very impressed with Pinnacle rods and reels, but we all

have other favorites, too. I have several Pinnacle reels and an Okuma, the rest

are Shimano.

Fishes in trees reply :

I'm not going to be snarky, I'm not going to be snarky, about what is and what ain't a good REAL. A good

REAL what . . . . . offers so many opportunities to be snarky that it is unfair. Kind of like sneaking up behind guys on crutches and kicking the crutches.

Should you desire a good REEL that will last for the rest of your life, pop for around $180 or so and buy and Chronarch 50 E.

OntarioFishingGuy reply :

If you can get a CH50E for 180, go for it! They're 220-240 up here...

ytail reply :

go with shimano, okuma or lews... jmo

On 2/25/2015 at 12:14 PM, *Hank said:
I'm looking for a good real in the $100-price range,
I'll be paring it w/ a *** *** black something in a 7.1:1 or 8.1:1 gear ratio for jigs,worms,etc.

Thanks for any suggestions!

FishTank reply :

Chronarch 50e if you can find it on sale.

Robert Riley reply :

Lew's Tournament MB seems like the reel you want. If you want to spend a little more you could get TWO LFS Speed Spools, or a Tournament Pro (which is awesome).

sarcazmo reply :

Hard to beat the E series shimano line of reels... Love me some Curado/Chronarch/Scorpion action.

Catch and Grease reply :

I like the diawa tatula.

fisherrw reply :

get a shimano chronarch in 7:1;1 solid reel love mine

*Hank reply :

I've figured out what I'm gonna get-

Reel: Lews Speed Spool LFS 7:1-1

Rod: Kistler KLX 7Ft. Medium hvy-Taper:fast.

Shockwave reply :

I've been eyeing up the Tatula Type R and the Shimano Chronarch. I think I'll have to try them both.

JaxBasser reply :

On 2/27/2015 at 12:11 PM, *Hank said:

I've figured out what I'm gonna get-

Reel: Lews Speed Spool LFS 7:1-1

Rod: Kistler KLX 7Ft. Medium hvy-Taper:fast.

I have a 7'3 MH F KLX. It's a fantastic stick. You won't be disappointed.

Fishinthefish reply :

Higher end of your price range, Pflueger Patriarch I just got one for 170.

Mass Bassin' reply :

curado 200i by far

SenkoGuru reply :

I'm a Daiwa guy, IMO they make the best reels. the Tatula can be had for $95.00 and you really can not beat that price for that reel. I liked the old Shimano curado E reels and LOVED the Curado D reels, the Chronarch E is a repainted Curado E and a very good reel too. I just did not like the Curado I reels, they finally started to catch up to some Daiwa tech but that reel just doesn't feel right to me, I like the older ones better. I have a bunch of Lew's reels too and really like them but I like the Daiwa reels the best and that is what I would recommend.

RoLo reply :

In that price range: Shimano Curado

new2BC4bass reply :

Too bad you don't like the Tatula. I love my Type R in 8.1:1. The *** is another possible candidate. Okuma makes a couple, the Komodo and Helios, that can be found well within that budget. I got my Tournament Pro (like new at a great price) from a guy who liked his Komodo well enough that he sold the TP so he could buy the Helios when they came out. Of course the Tournament Pro is another excellent choice at 7.1:1.

I'd suggest the older Zillion, but I'm doubtful you would like it since the Tatula doesn't palm well for you. Somehow this old man can still fish with one most of the day even as heavy as it is.

Also take a look at the many models offered by Pinnacle. Recently received my first one. No line on it yet, but have done a little playing with it. Very smooth, light, and just plain nice looking reel.

RoLo reply :

On 2/28/2015 at 10:53 PM, new2BC4bass said:

Too bad you don't like the Tatula. I love my Type R in 8.1:1. The *** is another possible candidate. Okuma makes a couple, the Komodo and Helios, that can be found well within that budget. I got my Tournament Pro (like new at a great price) from a guy who liked his Komodo well enough that he sold the TP so he could buy the Helios when they came out. Of course the Tournament Pro is another excellent choice at 7.1:1. I'd suggest the older Zillion, but I'm doubtful you would like it since the Tatula doesn't palm well for you. Somehow this old man can still fish with one most of the day even as heavy as it is.

Also take a look at the many models offered by Pinnacle. Recently received my first one. No line on it yet, but have done a little playing with it. Very smooth, light, and just plain nice looking reel.

Yup, that's nailing it down

tomustang reply :

On 3/1/2015 at 5:12 AM, RoLo said:
Yup, that's really nailing it down

That is conidering how many different reels he has

new2BC4bass reply :

On 3/1/2015 at 5:12 AM, RoLo said:
Yup, that's really nailing it down

Just offering more choices. Isn't that what we do best on here? Typically a poster will ask which one of two (insert rod or reel choices here) he should buy. We immediately suggest 10 other possible brands/models he should be looking at. Usually $100 or more over his budget too.

EDIT: Roger, I think I figured out what bothered you about my post after giving it some thought................................I didn't mention a Shimano.

new2BC4bass reply :

On 3/1/2015 at 5:19 AM, tomustang said:
That is conidering how many different reels he has

Planning on adding a couple more before fishing weather gets here.

*Hank reply :

On 2/28/2015 at 10:53 PM, new2BC4bass said:

Too bad you don't like the Tatula. I love my Type R in 8.1:1. The *** is another possible candidate. Okuma makes a couple, the Komodo and Helios, that can be found well within that budget. I got my Tournament Pro (like new at a great price) from a guy who liked his Komodo well enough that he sold the TP so he could buy the Helios when they came out. Of course the Tournament Pro is another excellent choice at 7.1:1.

I'd suggest the older Zillion, but I'm doubtful you would like it since the Tatula doesn't palm well for you. Somehow this old man can still fish with one most of the day even as heavy as it is.

Also take a look at the many models offered by Pinnacle. Recently received my first one. No line on it yet, but have done a little playing with it. Very smooth, light, and just plain nice looking reel.

I'm not saying I don't like the tatula, it's a solid reel I would just like a lighter reel with that light of a rod.

new2BC4bass reply :

On 3/1/2015 at 9:44 AM, *Hank said:
I'm not saying I don't like the tatula, it's a solid reel I would just like a lighter reel with that light of a rod.

The Pinnacle Primmus I just received weighs 5.9 oz. That light enough for you? Hand tuned from factory. Paid less than $160 with shipping.

*Hank reply :

On 3/1/2015 at 11:24 AM, new2BC4bass said:
The Pinnacle Primmus I just received weighs 5.9 oz. That light enough for you? Hand tuned from factory. Paid less than $160 with shipping.

That sounds pretty good I'll check it out on TW.

roadwarrior reply :

The staff has been VERY impressed with the Pinnacle Primmus:

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-perfecta7-primmus.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/dhc7-primmus-review.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/review-dhc7-primmus.html

new2BC4bass reply :

On 3/1/2015 at 11:41 AM, *Hank said:
That sounds pretty good I'll check it out on TW.

Seems very smooth. I like the bling factor, too. Won't buy it at that price on TW, but you can find out more specs about it there than on the Pinnacle website which is sorely lacking in many details on ALL of their reels. Read the reviews roadwarrior posted. Just might be the reel for you.

Brandon Moss reply :

The new BPS Carbonlite (white) 7.1:1 is super smooth and feels extremely durable. It has the Dual Braking System and you don't even have to open the palm plate to adjust either brake. It pulls in quick and it has the guts to pull them out of heavy cover. It is regularly 129.99. I got mine during the Classic sale and got it for 85.00. 5.8 oz and on sale right now for $99.99 on BPS website.

*Hank reply :

On 2/27/2015 at 12:11 PM, *Hank said:

I've figured out what I'm gonna get-

Reel: Lews Speed Spool LFS 7:1-1

Rod: Kistler KLX 7Ft. Medium hvy-Taper:fast.

Edit- Reel: Lews Tournament MB speed spool 8.3-1.

*Hank reply :

I'll be getting it in a month or so,As soon as I can get the money saved up,can't wait!

I'll keep y'all updated on it

bionicbassfisherman reply :

lews tournament mb all the way awsome reel msrp $140 ebay $109 great reel i have mine in 7.6.1 and its a beast just latley i got the biggest bass of my life or 12yrs old at least at 10.3 pounds and the reel hauled in the beast just great no problems at all i have it paired with 50 pound supperslick power pro and the rods a gloomis gl2 7'5 hvy worm and jig its the best foot ball jig setup ever under $500 at least

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