High Quality Reel For Cheap $ 2024
You_Only_Live_Once_Fishing reply :
I recently purchased a Quantum Smoke PT 151 6.6:1 for 100$ I put 30 pound braid on it it and planned to use it for every thing. The reel doesn't work at all and I am going to sell it. What reel is affordable but good?
riverbasser reply :
BPS pro qualifier. The reviews speak for itself. I'm waiting on a sale where they normally go down to 89 or even 79. They are $99 regular price. I have 3 and that's all I fish.
A-Jay reply :
On 6/20/2016 at 4:35 AM, You_Only_Live_Once_Fishing said:I recently purchased a Quantum Smoke PT 151 6.6:1 for 100$ I put 30 pound braid on it it and planned to use it for every thing. The reel doesn't work at all and I am going to sell it. What reel is affordable but good?
I hate when reels don't work at all ~
A-Jay
LEWITH reply :
Buy a Diawa Tatula you can find them for 100-120 dollars.
strikefc34 reply :
On 6/20/2016 at 6:30 AM, LEWITH said:Buy a Diawa Tatula you can find them for 100-120 dollars.
You can find the Type R in that price point
illinifan4152 reply :
If you are going new, I would pick up a curado I. You can get one new for around $130. Great reel at that price point.
new2BC4bass reply :
I don't believe I have ever seen a reel that didn't work at all. Well........I did buy a used reel that froze up the third time I took it out. Didn't work at all at that point. 
A spring came off and got in the gears. I wouldn't plan on getting my money back if you give an honest description of the reel. The Smoke 150 size reels get some pretty good reviews. Might be worth sending it to a professional for appraisal. Should wind up being cheaper in the long run than buying a new reel.
MPM IV reply :
I picked up a Daiwa Tatula for about $95 and it's been a great reel. I also owned a Quantum smoke for about a day before sending it back. There wasn't anything wrong with it, I just wasn't crazy about it.
Fishinthefish reply :
Pro qualifier if you're looking to get it from a store quickly, shop around on auction sites and you can probably find a decent type R and a few other good reels for around 100, this forum also has plenty of used reels for sale at any time.
buzzed bait reply :
On 6/20/2016 at 4:55 AM, A-Jay said:I hate when reels don't work at all ~
A-Jay
yeah i usually just take them back or if bought used via paypal, get the money back.
S. Sass reply :
Dont forget Lew's sells a excellent reel for $100 and the Tournament MG for just a few bucks more. Excellent reels for the $100 ish price point and can be found a good discounts if shopping around.
WRB reply :
Operator error, you have a good reel, learn how to use it.
Do you plan to tell the buyer it's doesn' work?
Tom
U-boat Aficionado reply :
I have both a BPS Pro Qualifier and Lews LFS and prefer the smaller profile and smoothness of the Lews. I can't comment on which will perform better over the long haul, but both are very nice reels.
The rest of the reels mentioned are nice as well, I'm sure!
Zayne Royal reply :
I think you should check out the abu Garcia orra or revo, or the shimano stradic for a spinning reel. for a baitcasting reel id look at the abu revo winch, or for larger game the abu ambassador.
nameiztaken reply :
Be cautious with sub $130 Lews, had some bad experiences personally with them. I'd recommend a Shimano or Daiwa reel, you really cant go wrong there.
Jrob78 reply :
On 6/21/2016 at 8:14 AM, WRB said:Operator error, you have a good reel, learn how to use it.
Do you plan to tell the buyer it's doesn' work?
Tom
This
Drew03cmc reply :
Revo S here, can be had on the bay for $99.
Ohiolipripper45 reply :
Shimano caenan 150 7:2.1 are amazing reels you can get one for 100
Acerty reply :
Is this the reel you dunked in the water? If so, replace the tension cap and give it a good cleaning and lubing and it should be good to go. Smokes not a bad reel by any means, and a dunk in the water will not ruin it unless perhaps its salt water.
Jaderose reply :
So......you bought this reel. In a very short period of time you have A.) Dropped it in the water. B.) Lost the tension control knob. C.) Taken it apart and struggled to put it back together....apparently not believing the schematics and, I'm assuming, NOT watched any good videos showing you how to do it. My advice?
Zebco
Choporoz reply :
On 6/21/2016 at 10:47 PM, Jaderose said:So......you bought this reel. In a very short period of time you have A.) Dropped it in the water. B.) Lost the tension control knob. C.) Taken it apart and struggled to put it back together....apparently not believing the schematics and, I'm assuming, NOT watched any good videos showing you how to do it. My advice?
Zebco
or this, perhaps...
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Cane-Pole/product/10201578/
Drew03cmc reply :
On 6/20/2016 at 4:35 AM, You_Only_Live_Once_Fishing said:I recently purchased a Quantum Smoke PT 151 6.6:1 for 100$ I put 30 pound braid on it it and planned to use it for every thing. The reel doesn't work at all and I am going to sell it. What reel is affordable but good?
Pay DVT to rebuild your current reel. If you're not capable of doing it, sell the reel for parts ($20 or so) or get it serviced. Those Smoke reels are damned nice reels.
My question is why did you disassemble it? Was it grinding, binding or something else?
You_Only_Live_Once_Fishing reply :
it was making a loud noise and would stop spinning as fast hallway through the cast, which decreased casting distance, also it was dropped in the water by accident.
fishnkamp reply :
Get it repaired or replace with a Diawa Tatula and do not take it apart! Also make sure to load some either mono or copoly line on the reel. Make sure the knot you tie on the reel is tight. If that slips then the reel will not act correctly. Add say 20 feet of backing just to cover the arbor then tie on your braid. Braid is known for slipping on an arbor. I always load 1/2 of spool of backing (good quality copolymer line which is much cheaper than expensive braid) and then my braid. Doing this means I can fill two reels for the price of one.
Chance_Taker4 reply :
On 6/20/2016 at 9:46 PM, new2BC4bass said:I don't believe I have ever seen a reel that didn't work at all. Well........I did buy a used reel that froze up the third time I took it out. Didn't work at all at that point.
A spring came off and got in the gears. I wouldn't plan on getting my money back if you give an honest description of the reel. The Smoke 150 size reels get some pretty good reviews. Might be worth sending it to a professional for appraisal. Should wind up being cheaper in the long run than buying a new reel.
^^^^This^^^^^ I have never had a problem with any of my Smoke Reels. I would send it to DVT and let him take a look at it before I gave up on the Smoke. The Smoke and Exo are my go to reels
On 6/23/2016 at 12:58 AM, You_Only_Live_Once_Fishing said:it was making a loud noise and would stop spinning as fast hallway through the cast, which decreased casting distance, also it was dropped in the water by accident.
I'll give you $25 for it right now.
mrpao reply :
Sounds like you have a bad bearing.
Water probably got in an started to corrode some of the parts.
*Hootie reply :
On 6/20/2016 at 4:55 AM, A-Jay said:I hate when reels don't work at all ~
A-Jay
Yeah, and why would you sell it to someone else?
Hootie
You_Only_Live_Once_Fishing reply :
i was going to sell the parts
iceintheveins reply :
On 6/20/2016 at 4:41 AM, riverbasser said:BPS pro qualifier. The reviews speak for itself. I'm waiting on a sale where they normally go down to 89 or even 79. They are $99 regular price. I have 3 and that's all I fish.
X2. The PQ is the best 100 dollar reel out there. I've heard good things about the Shimano Casitas though.
You_Only_Live_Once_Fishing reply :
I just ordered the Cabela's Arachnid 6.3:1 reel for 109$
EllisJuan reply :
On 6/25/2016 at 11:14 AM, You_Only_Live_Once_Fishing said:I just ordered the Cabela's Arachnid 6.3:1 reel for 109$
So you ask what reel to get for ~$100 and then decided to buy one that not a single person recommended.
Awesome.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 6/25/2016 at 3:04 PM, EllisJuan said:So you ask what reel to get for ~$100 and then decided to buy one that not a single person recommended.
Awesome.
Seems the OP upped his budget too. However, I don't think he made a bad choice. I happen to be a fan of Daiwa reels. Own an older Cabela's Prodigy...a much cheaper reel and another Daiwa....and am very pleased with it. I own several T-wings and have had no problems with them with the exception of the cast control not working on a new reel. Removing and re-installing the plastic rod under the tension cap solved that problem.
Had the OP given a budget of $180 I am sure he would have gotten quite a few different options than he did. The Arachnid may have been one. 
*Hootie reply :
On 6/25/2016 at 3:04 PM, EllisJuan said:So you ask what reel to get for ~$100 and then decided to buy one that not a single person recommended.
Awesome.
Maybe we should fine him or ban him from ever fishing again. He can't be allowed to get away with this....lol.
Hootie
You_Only_Live_Once_Fishing reply :
On 6/25/2016 at 3:04 PM, EllisJuan said:So you ask what reel to get for ~$100 and then decided to buy one that not a single person recommended.
Awesome.
Well, people made lots of recommendations for the Daiwa Tatula line. The Cabela's Arachnid is a reel engineered by Daiwa, and it is very similar to the Tatula line of reels, with upgraded features. I was able to catch a sale where I could get it within my budget; meanwhile, using the recommendation of other people who may or may not be not on this site. So thanks for the advice, and hopefully this will help other anglers with a budget similar to mine.Thanks for all the help provided by the anglers of bass resource.com and the aspiring comedian (Hootie*)!
EllisJuan reply :
On 6/26/2016 at 2:26 AM, *Hootie said:Maybe we should fine him or ban him from ever fishing again. He can't be allowed to get away with this....lol.
Hootie
One can dream can't they?
thirtysixit reply :
When was the last time the reel was oiled before you purchased it?
I fish the hell out of my smokes and they will squeal a little if they want some oil. After a good basic lube job they are back to great performance.
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