Help! In Need Of A New Baitcaster 2024
3bd4 reply :
My birthday is rolling around in a week and I am in need of another baitcaster. Looking to spend somewhere around $150 or so. The most important thing to me is longevity and durability! What reel do you all recommend in this price range?
rockchalk06 reply :
I will jump in before LMG and give the Abu the first dibs lol
I use and prefer Abu Garcia reels. I have four and love them all.
For the 150 dollar range you can get the new Revo S for 129.99 from most retailers. Some have found it cheaper though. For longevity on this model, its only been out a few months so I cant say its going to last for 6 months or 10 years as we havent gotten that far with it yet 
But I would venture to say its going to last a long time. The previous Revo S's lasted quite awhile.
I also have 3 Gen 2 STX's that have been out for some time. Mine get used alot and have held up very well.
I also have a Bass Pro, Pro Qualifer too. Its a tank and has lasted a long time. They can be had for around 100 and under new and used.
I'll let the other guys throw out the other brands, I honestly can say that I have not used any other brands other than some cheap Shakespeare's in the past.
roadwarrior reply :
Curado 50E
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast10reelsshimanofreshwater.html
LgMouthGambler reply :
Man, rockchalk got here first. Oh well, I recommend if going brand new at a store, the Curado G. If not worried about brand new, take roadworriors advice. Either way, if your wanting longevity, you better get a Shimano product.
senile1 reply :
On 10/19/2012 at 3:56 PM, rockchalk06 said:For longevity on this model, its only been out a few months so I cant say its going to last for 6 months or 10 years as we havent gotten that far with it yet
But I would venture to say its going to last a long time. The previous Revo S's lasted quite awhile.
Revo's are awesome reels and known for their quality. Having said that, the first Revo baitcasters were introduced in 2006 so it would be difficult to ascertain how the reels will perform after 10 - 15 years. I suspect, like any good reel if taken care of, they will last forever as long as parts are available.
I would also be looking at a Shimano Curado in that price range.
CPBassFishing reply :
+1 on Abu Garcia reels. I had my silver maxx for 3 years, fishing 3 times a week and with no maintenance. I had to retire it when the drag gear eventually stripped. The only minus on the reel was that I could have fixed it if I could open it haha. There's no way to open it.
kickerfish1 reply :
I would second a shimano either the curado or citica to keep the price under $150. Although it has been out for a short time and not many people have tried them I would also recommend looking at Okuma Komodo. Retail is $200 but I paid $147 shipped for a brand new one. The only small complaint is that accessing the braking system is kind of a pain but other than that I am really impressed by the look, feel, and performance of the reel.
roadwarrior reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 2:08 AM, CPBassFishing said:+1 on Abu Garcia reels. I had my silver maxx for 3 years, fishing 3 times a week and with no maintenance. I had to retire it when the drag gear eventually stripped. The only minus on the reel was that I could have fixed it if I could open it haha. There's no way to open it.
The OP is specifically looking for "longevity and durability". The Silver Max doesn't meet these requirements.
It might be fine at the pricing point ($60), but I would consider it a "disposable" reel.
McAlpine reply :
Unfortunatly the Curado's are not what they used to be. I would not buy a new one. The Citca is nice but if you bump your price a bit for the same money you can get an Abu Revo STX and in my opinion preferable to the new Citca.
Good luck.
McAlpine reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 3:39 AM, roadwarrior said:The OP is specifically looking for "longevity and durability". The Silver Max doesn't meet these requirements.
It might be fine at the pricing point ($60), but I would consider it a "disposable" reel.
Agree on the silvermax. I was given one as a gift and have used it for 2 years on a squarebill rod. This year is the year it goes in the trash. It really was a fine reel but the gears just flat wore out and it feels very tight now. To be fair, for a couple times a year guy one of these would be great for the money and out of the box it was a good little reel. If you are fishing tournaments 1-2 times a month on top of any other time you can get out on the water, it will wear out fast. Honestly, I should have retired it in the middle of this year.
bassh8er reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 3:39 AM, roadwarrior said:The OP is specifically looking for "longevity and durability". The Silver Max doesn't meet these requirements.
It might be fine at the pricing point ($60), but I would consider it a "disposable" reel.
RW,
Can you clarify what you mean by disposable? I've heard you say that a couple of times, and am curious what you mean by it?
Thanks.
Ima Bass Ninja reply :
I'm actually gonna chime in on this and throw a pflueger president in the mix! Yea I said it a pflueger..... It has been an outstanding reel for me and I would not hesitate to buy another one. I currently have 4 pflueger reels (1 president and 3 asaro) and they have performed well above my expectations.
roadwarrior reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 3:58 AM, bassh8er said:RW,
Can you clarify what you mean by disposable? I've heard you say that a couple of times, and am curious what you mean by it?
Thanks.
The cost of repair and/or availability of parts does not justify the cost of repair vs replacement.
In addition to some specific problem, components may be compromised due to wear or stress.
This class of reel, in general, but not specifically, is built to perform as described when new. An
analogy might be a BIC pen. They work well when they are new, but are not designed for cartridge
replacement. They simply wear out with use.
sarcazmo reply :
I was just @ cabelas today. Considering I just bought 3 reels yesterday I really didnt need another one... But they had Okuma Helios for $149.99! This reel retails for $220!
I already had one and absolutely loved it so I had to buy one. For $149 there isn't a reel out there that can even tough it IMO.
bassh8er reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 4:59 AM, roadwarrior said:The cost of repair and/or availability of parts does not justify the cost of repair vs replacement.
In addition to some specific problem, components may be compromised due to wear or stress.
This class of reel, in general, but not specifically, is built to perform as described when new. An
analogy might be a BIC pen. They work well when they are new, but are not designed for cartridge
replacement. They simply wear out with use.
Makes sense, thanks for clarifying RW.
BASSHUNTER1961 reply :
Shimano without a doubt.... You can still buy a brand new Citica 200E, Curado 200E or a Curado 50E. Nothing at all wrong with the new G series either, so don't listen to the uneducated.
LgMouthGambler reply :
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? OK, some have been spoiled with the E series, but come on! The G series is still a great reel, and will still beat anything in the close perspective that Pure Fishing can try to throw at them as "competition". Lets just face it, there is nothing Pure Fishing can produce that beats the durability of a Shimano product. There I let the beast out.On 10/20/2012 at 3:50 AM, McAlpine said:Unfortunatly the Curado's are not what they used to be. I would not buy a new one. The Citca is nice but if you bump your price a bit for the same money you can get an Abu Revo STX and in my opinion preferable to the new Citca.
Good luck.
Darren. reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 6:57 AM, LgMouthGambler said:Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? OK, some have been spoiled with the E series, but come on! The G series is still a great reel, and will still beat anything in the close perspective that Pure Fishing can try to throw at them as "competition". Lets just face it, there is nothing Pure Fishing can produce that beats the durability of a Shimano product. There I let the beast out.
Pop some popcorn, pour a nice drink, sit back and enjoy the fireworks! 
LgMouthGambler reply :
Get-R-Done!On 10/20/2012 at 8:07 AM, DarrenM said:Pop some popcorn, pour a nice drink, sit back and enjoy the fireworks!
Brian Needham reply :
Lews TP.
McAlpine reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 6:57 AM, LgMouthGambler said:Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? OK, some have been spoiled with the E series, but come on! The G series is still a great reel, and will still beat anything in the close perspective that Pure Fishing can try to throw at them as "competition". Lets just face it, there is nothing Pure Fishing can produce that beats the durability of a Shimano product. There I let the beast out.
Ok, actually I take it back. That was a dumb statement and not actually the way I meant it. I recently needed a new reel and spent a lot of time at my local BPS trying them all out. The new currado's are not built as well as the old ones. Period. Also the Revo-S is a better reel. The Citca to me was a better reel than the Revo-S but then the Revo-STX is a smoother, better feeling reel than the new Citca..
This is my opinion so you don't have to agree but go try them all side by side then come tell me I'm wrong.
;-)
What I really meant is that for the price, the new currado's just aren't the go to reel any more. It's like any technology. Competitors normally leap-frog one another. At this time, for the price point, Abu is in the lead.
I'm not sold on any single brand ever and I buy what works best for the price. I bought an STX due to flat honest comparison.
If price didn't matter I would have bought an MGX. However; as nice as this reel is, it's not $100 better than the STX.
McAlpine reply :
Oops. MGX is not $150 better than the STX I mean. Doh.
However if anyone wants to send me an MGX feel free to do so. :-P
TNBassin' reply :
For $129 u can't beat the Revo S. It's easily as smooth as my gen 2 sx was and casts a mile.
sarcazmo reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 9:26 AM, TNBassin said:For $129 u can't beat the Revo S. It's easily as smooth as my gen 2 sx was and casts a mile.
Sure you can, spend the extra $20 and get a helios from cabelas. Provided they have any... 
3bd4 reply :
Thanks for all your suggestions so far everyone. I think as of right now I am leaning towards a a shimano curado e or citica e? Is there a large difference between the two, and where can I get a good deal on a new one? Thanks again for the help!
TNBassin' reply :
Is that made by Okuma?On 10/20/2012 at 10:28 AM, sarcazmo said:Sure you can, spend the extra $20 and get a helios from cabelas. Provided they have any...
sarcazmo reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 11:10 AM, TNBassin said:Is that made by Okuma?
Correct!
TNBassin' reply :
I have the Trio spinning reel and it's amazing. We might be the only two Okuma fans here.
sarcazmo reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 11:15 AM, TNBassin said:I have the Trio spinning reel and it's amazing. We might be the only two Okuma fans here.
Thats part of the reason I like it! I still havent seen anyone else fish with any of their reels.
WHen the sales guy @ cabelas pointed it out to me I was astonished! Not only did I not know they carried it, but there was another human being that thought it was as fantastic as I do! I'm telling you if you can find it for $149 you wont find another reel that comes close.
kickerfish1 reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 11:58 AM, sarcazmo said:Thats part of the reason I like it! I still havent seen anyone else fish with any of their reels.
WHen the sales guy @ cabelas pointed it out to me I was astonished! Not only did I not know they carried it, but there was another human being that thought it was as fantastic as I do! I'm telling you if you can find it for $149 you wont find another reel that comes close.
I mentioned in my post above to check out the Komodo. The only unproven thing about the reel is longevity but man after a full season of use I would say so far so good. They already come standard with Abec 5 bearings a carbon fiber handle and light weight and very palmable frame. If they had a better way of accessing the braking system I would like them even more. I think they have a 3 year warranty as well. Both the Komodo and Helios are great reels that are often overlooked but shouldn't be.
LgMouthGambler reply :
Curado has a metal brake star, and a bearing in the crankshaft, and no knob bearings. Otherwise, not too big of a difference. If it comes down to price, you wont be disappointed with either one. I own both, but I just love the Curados. My suggestion if going the E route, would be the Curado 50E. Smaller, easier to palm and fish, and holds enough line for anything.On 10/20/2012 at 11:07 AM, 3bd4 said:Thanks for all your suggestions so far everyone. I think as of right now I am leaning towards a a shimano curado e or citica e? Is there a large difference between the two, and where can I get a good deal on a new one? Thanks again for the help!
sarcazmo reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 12:54 PM, kickerfish1 said:I mentioned in my post above to check out the Komodo. The only unproven thing about the reel is longevity but man after a full season of use I would say so far so good. They already come standard with Abec 5 bearings a carbon fiber handle and light weight and very palmable frame. If they had a better way of accessing the braking system I would like them even more. I think they have a 3 year warranty as well. Both the Komodo and Helios are great reels that are often overlooked but shouldn't be.
Whoops must have overlooked where you mentioned that.
I actually really like the way you access the braking system. I find it so simple to just twist the plate, and turn the knob to the desired brake setting. Seems pretty innovative. Although this last point is hardly relevant, I also find their reels very aesthetically pleasing.
To the OP if you can check em out I highly recommend it. I'm tellin ya for the price I got my 2nd one for you won't find a better reel.
Sodus Bay Scooter reply :
I'm with Rockchalk on the new revo s. It's small and light weight and looks really good on a veritas. I picked one up a month ago and it's just super super smooth. Just my opinion and not that it matters much but I think they are also the best looking reels to buy right now. Go to basspro if you have one near by and look at all the reels and you'll see what I mean. Good luck.
11justin22 reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 8:14 AM, Brian Needham said:Lews TP.
+100000000 best in class. Smoothest, farthest casting, built like a tank, fits in the hand amazingly.
AND I OWN A CURADO!
JCiurej34 reply :
Get a lew's tournament speed spool which is $149.99 or a lew's tournament pro which is $199.99. I have two curado e's and I like my lew's reels more. IMO they are smoother, they cast further, plus they have a dual braking system which really lets you dial your reel in.
3bd4 reply :
Really appreciate the responses and suggestions everyone. Leaning towards something shimano right now I think. Maybe a curado 200e or 50e. I can't find a decent deal on either of them anywhere though? How much should I be expecting to pay?
LgMouthGambler reply :
Around $150.
sarcazmo reply :
On 10/21/2012 at 11:38 AM, 3bd4 said:Really appreciate the responses and suggestions everyone. Leaning towards something shimano right now I think. Maybe a curado 200e or 50e. I can't find a decent deal on either of them anywhere though? How much should I be expecting to pay?
If you can go to BPS/Cabelas/ Whatever store is near you. Try and put the reel on whatever rod you'll be using it on. Make sure you like the feel and balance.
RyneB reply :
On 10/20/2012 at 6:57 AM, LgMouthGambler said:Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? OK, some have been spoiled with the E series, but come on! The G series is still a great reel, and will still beat anything in the close perspective that Pure Fishing can try to throw at them as "competition". Lets just face it, there is nothing Pure Fishing can produce that beats the durability of a Shimano product. There I let the beast out.
never argue with a fool.
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