High dollar reels catch more fish? 2024
Gomer Pyle reply :
So I'm looking at buying a new baitcaster. Been to many tackle retailers...both locally and online. There are many brands to choose from...I currently own an older Daiwa and Shimano. Both reels have advantages and disadvantages. I go the local Wal Mart where they sell Shakespear and Abu Garcia baitcaster reels. The most expensive model is like $69...7 bearings, mag cast control...etc. I guess what I'm getting at, I can go out and buy a $175-200 reel, or I can get a $69 reel. I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for, however, is it really going to help me catch more fish by purchasing a high dollar reel as opposed to a <$100 reel? Thanks for your insight.....
Iowa Matt reply :
Most of my reels are in the $170-220 range and I find that while they won't catch more fish by themselves.............they do let me catch more fish than I might otherwise for a couple reasons. First, you can cast farther with a nice reel all else (line, rod, lure, wind) being equal. This means that your lures spend more time in the strike zone and less time in the air..............that equals more fish. Second, they are less prone to tangling when properly set up. This means that I get more time in the water and less time picking out a birds nest. So for me, it comes down to that fact that better reels help me spend my time on the water more efficiently...........thats worth it to me. In the range of prices you mentioned I can suggest the Shimano Curado 200E and the Revo SX/STX as being excellent from lots of personal use.
Matt
grimlin reply :
Catch more fish=No
You get what you paid for in quality=yes
Hammer 4 reply :
I agree $$$ to a certian extent will get you a better reel, i.e. take the Shimano bc reels, the citica and curado..grab them and crank em, you can instantly feel how much smoother the curado is compared to the citica..i.e. 119.00 vs 179.00 at tackle shops.
wisturkeyhunter reply :
When comparing a cheap real to a mid priced one I think you will catch more fish here why
less time messing with bird nest
more accurate cast
more reliable
burleytog reply :
Yes, the cheap reels are likely to last only a season or two.
driftingrz reply :
get what you pay for in quality. not gonna help you catch anymore fish really. a buddy of mine has a really nice baitcaster that was handed down to him from his grandpa. and i was pimpin a $35-40 mitchell spinning reel. and ive way more than out fished him. but now im rockin the $69-79 walmart/dicks sporting goods Abu Garcia bait caster.
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ill say one thing. it is MUCH better than the spinning reel i was using but, it hasnt really helped me catch more fish. but its more comfortable. precise. cast further, smoother. sensitive. and i love it. cant stand throwing an open reel now
Hammer 4 reply :
That's wierd, cuz I've always been able to cast further with my spinning rig..The rod has alot to do with also, along with the weight of the lure.
Gomer Pyle reply :
Yea, I bought the wife a Shakespeare spinning combo...$49 
I took it out today and used it to cast a light Rapala minnow...it cast it a mile compared to my Shimano baitcaster. I may have to go out and buy me a good spinning reel now 
sweet daddy reply :
High dollar reels don't catch more fish, my five hundred dollar steez was out fished by a 33, and a wal mart micro lite last weekend. The high dollar reels are for the pro, or avid non tourney fishermen who need a reel that wont fail under pressure.Bass fishing is just like golf, you start out with always save cheap gear then the monkey shows up. The spinning reel will work just fine too as long as it has a tough drag
SirSnookalot reply :
Luck is what catches fish and luck is created. In other words being in the right place at the right time with the right presentation and having a cooperative fish.
Does the price of equipment matter? Only to an extent, less chance of failure, smoother, better drag, but there is a limit. To the average recreational fisherman there is a level where the extra dollars can be a waste, better off spending the difference on fishing lessons.
Will and stella out fish a stradic?
As in golf, you can't buy a swing.
KYntucky Warmouth reply :
QuoteYes, the cheap reels are likely to last only a season or two.
Over the lifespan of your reels, I believe the expensive one should last longer and therefor catch More fish
.RM. reply :
NO...QuoteHigh dollar reels catch more fish?
Why because the reels don't catch the fish..
Good educated/savvy anglers do!!! 8-)
Tight Lines!!!!
jaym137 reply :
I think what better made, lighter, tighter, more efficient reels or rods do is add to your enjoyment while fishing at first. And possibly end up lasting longer or being more dependable over time, and if so become a better value in the long run. A curado or zillion for 200 or 250 dolars that is used and enjoyed over 8 years turns out to be a better value than a 50 dollar reel that you don't like using and replace in 2 or three years. I think quality baitcasters like a Citica or daiwa 153HSTA start usually around 100-150 dollar range and are probably best bang for the buck.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Give me a zebco 303 and i can catch as many fish a day as anyone with a 500 dollar reel..location and willpower is key to fishing CONSISTANTLY
Dan: reply :
QuoteGive me a zebco 303 and i can catch as many fish a day as anyone with a 500 dollar reel..location and willpower is key to fishing CONSISTANTLY
what if they are Mike Iaconelli with his Daiwa Steez? What if it is an angler with the same knowledge and experience as you? What happens with your Zebco breaks?
A higher quality reel is going to help you fish more efficiently, comfortably, and longer. If everything else was constant, the higher quality reel will catch more fish overall.
SirSnookalot reply :
QuoteQuoteGive me a zebco 303 and i can catch as many fish a day as anyone with a 500 dollar reel..location and willpower is key to fishing CONSISTANTLYwhat if they are Mike Iaconelli with his Daiwa Steez? What if it is an angler with the same knowledge and experience as you? What happens with your Zebco breaks?
A higher quality reel is going to help you fish more efficiently, comfortably, and longer. If everything else was constant, the higher quality reel will catch more fish overall.
I would think the pros are changing equipment more often than us amateurs. I'm sure they get much of it for free and want to be on the cutting edge of technology.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
QuoteGive me a zebco 303 and i can catch as many fish a day as anyone with a 500 dollar reel..location and willpower is key to fishing CONSISTANTLY
I would like to take you up on that! Come on down to FL and flip some hyacinth and hydrilla mixed mats with me, LOL!
I use to be all about the Wal-Mart specials myself! That lasted until i got a boat and started pursuing big fish! I hooked an 8lb bass and the gears in my Shakespeare reel almost melted, LOL! More expensive reels won't make more fish bite but they will help land more once you do convince one. Personally, i buy more expensive reels/rods because of the quality and peace of mind i get from them! I can beat the crap out of them all season and then just clean them up and do it all over again the following year!
War Party reply :
I have decided that the bare minimum for bass, for me, is the Abu C3 series. I own two of those and a Citica. A Calcutta is in the works. Nice stuff just works better and lasts longer. Why buy cheap stuff if you can afford the 100-200 dollar stuff? I don't know if I'd buy a 250-500 dollar reel though, unless I fished for money. If it was for real, for bringin' home the bacon, I'd want the 500 dollar reel.
;D :-X
Gomer Pyle reply :
Well that settles it, I've decided to purchase the US Reel Supercaster 1000 Pro...I like the innovation and design process. I'll let you know how it fishes. Thanks for the good input and opinions.
Pyle
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
QuoteQuoteGive me a zebco 303 and i can catch as many fish a day as anyone with a 500 dollar reel..location and willpower is key to fishing CONSISTANTLYwhat if they are Mike Iaconelli with his Daiwa Steez? What if it is an angler with the same knowledge and experience as you? What happens with your Zebco breaks?
A higher quality reel is going to help you fish more efficiently, comfortably, and longer. If everything else was constant, the higher quality reel will catch more fish overall.
ike dont skeer mee,each of us has diff knowledge and experiance and at any givin time it can be in your favor or theres ,if it breaks ill use a cane poll
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
QuoteQuoteGive me a zebco 303 and i can catch as many fish a day as anyone with a 500 dollar reel..location and willpower is key to fishing CONSISTANTLYI would like to take you up on that! Come on down to FL and flip some hyacinth and hydrilla mixed mats with me, LOL!
I use to be all about the Wal-Mart specials myself! That lasted until i got a boat and started pursuing big fish! I hooked an 8lb bass and the gears in my Shakespeare reel almost melted, LOL! More expensive reels won't make more fish bite but they will help land more once you do convince one. Personally, i buy more expensive reels/rods because of the quality and peace of mind i get from them! I can beat the crap out of them all season and then just clean them up and do it all over again the following year!
bring it LOL of course fliipin would hinder me using a 303 u flip ill fish open water
FishDontLikeMe1301600221 reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteGive me a zebco 303 and i can catch as many fish a day as anyone with a 500 dollar reel..location and willpower is key to fishing CONSISTANTLYI would like to take you up on that! Come on down to FL and flip some hyacinth and hydrilla mixed mats with me, LOL!
I use to be all about the Wal-Mart specials myself! That lasted until i got a boat and started pursuing big fish! I hooked an 8lb bass and the gears in my Shakespeare reel almost melted, LOL! More expensive reels won't make more fish bite but they will help land more once you do convince one. Personally, i buy more expensive reels/rods because of the quality and peace of mind i get from them! I can beat the crap out of them all season and then just clean them up and do it all over again the following year!
bring it LOL of course fliipin would hinder me using a 303 u flip ill fish open water
instead of flippin just click the thumb button on the 303 pull your line back and "ping" shoot it at yer target lmao,thats real man flipping on the 303 ;D
LAO162 reply :
Quotethey won't catch more fish by themselves.............they do let me catch more fish than I might otherwise for a couple reasons. First, you can cast farther with a nice reel all else (line, rod, lure, wind) being equal. This means that your lures spend more time in the strike zone and less time in the air..............that equals more fish. Second, they are less prone to tangling when properly set up. This means that I get more time in the water and less time picking out a birds nest. So for me, it comes down to that fact that better reels help me spend my time on the water more efficiently...........thats worth it to me.
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I fish from the banks with limited access to attractive structure & cover. The difference between my "nice" reels and my value reel is often 25 feet or more on the cast. That is the difference between landing 10 feet in front of attractive structure or going 15 feet past it. Or, even landing 25 feet short.
Plus, because I'm not always that successful, it's nice to have smooooth equipment that is a pleasure to use. It makes being skunked more enjoyable. ;D ;D
I should disclose that I don't think it's always about having the most expensive reel, it's about having the right reel with the most suitable design & implementation
roadwarrior reply :
I don't know about "catching more fish", but you
will have a lot more fun fishing with a better reel.
8-)
Crestliner2008 reply :
QuoteCatch more fish=NoYou get what you paid for in quality=yes
I agree with your first statement and partially disagree with the rest. I've owned over a 1/2 doz. Abu/Garcia Ambassadeurs, in over 40 years of fishing. If they aren't a quality product, I'll eat my shirt! I've still got my first one and it still works just fine. And these reels are a far cry (cost wise) to what is purported - by popular opinion - to be the best of the baitcasting reels.
I do agree that when you spend more money, you may think you are getting a better product. But when all is said & done, the Abu's will still be around a lot longer and they will cost a heck of a lot less to maintain - both in parts and labor. Best value for the buck on the market - hands down.
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteQuoteCatch more fish=NoYou get what you paid for in quality=yes
I agree with your first statement and partially disagree with the rest. I've owned over a 1/2 doz. Abu/Garcia Ambassadeurs, in over 40 years of fishing. If they aren't a quality product, I'll eat my shirt! I've still got my first one and it still works just fine. And these reels are a far cry (cost wise) to what is purported - by popular opinion - to be the best of the baitcasting reels.
I do agree that when you spend more money, you may think you are getting a better product. But when all is said & done, the Abu's will still be around a lot longer and they will cost a heck of a lot less to maintain - both in parts and labor. Best value for the buck on the market - hands down.
Geez...
For years the Abbadabbadoos were a standard, but for the last fifteen
or twenty years, dog pooh-pooh. The Revo line is the first introduction
in decades for any thing resembling a "quality" reel.
Stick with Shimano: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.
8-)
The_Natural reply :
No!
Pantera61 reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteCatch more fish=NoYou get what you paid for in quality=yes
I agree with your first statement and partially disagree with the rest. I've owned over a 1/2 doz. Abu/Garcia Ambassadeurs, in over 40 years of fishing. If they aren't a quality product, I'll eat my shirt! I've still got my first one and it still works just fine. And these reels are a far cry (cost wise) to what is purported - by popular opinion - to be the best of the baitcasting reels.
I do agree that when you spend more money, you may think you are getting a better product. But when all is said & done, the Abu's will still be around a lot longer and they will cost a heck of a lot less to maintain - both in parts and labor. Best value for the buck on the market - hands down.
Geez...
For years the Abbadabbadoos were a standard, but for the last fifteen
or twenty years, dog pooh-pooh. The Revo line is the first introduction
in decades for any thing resembling a "quality" reel.
Stick with Shimano: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.
8-)
Yeah, but it's still a Shimano.
Did you ever wonder why there is a best selling video on how to repair your Shimano reels at home but no such thing for Daiwa? It's because Daiwa don't need it.
Grey Wolf reply :
NO.
It's who is using the reel that determines that.
tennwalkinghorse reply :
QuoteCatch more fish=NoYou get what you paid for in quality=yes
2X
bass wrangler569 reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteCatch more fish=NoYou get what you paid for in quality=yes
I agree with your first statement and partially disagree with the rest. I've owned over a 1/2 doz. Abu/Garcia Ambassadeurs, in over 40 years of fishing. If they aren't a quality product, I'll eat my shirt! I've still got my first one and it still works just fine. And these reels are a far cry (cost wise) to what is purported - by popular opinion - to be the best of the baitcasting reels.
I do agree that when you spend more money, you may think you are getting a better product. But when all is said & done, the Abu's will still be around a lot longer and they will cost a heck of a lot less to maintain - both in parts and labor. Best value for the buck on the market - hands down.
Geez...
For years the Abbadabbadoos were a standard, but for the last fifteen
or twenty years, dog pooh-pooh. The Revo line is the first introduction
in decades for any thing resembling a "quality" reel.
Stick with Shimano: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.
8-)
Yeah, but it's still a Shimano.
Did you ever wonder why there is a best selling video on how to repair your Shimano reels at home but no such thing for Daiwa? It's because Daiwa don't need it.
What video game are you talking about? Just stick to your Daiwa's with their cute little twitchin' bars ;D
Pantera61 reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteCatch more fish=NoYou get what you paid for in quality=yes
I agree with your first statement and partially disagree with the rest. I've owned over a 1/2 doz. Abu/Garcia Ambassadeurs, in over 40 years of fishing. If they aren't a quality product, I'll eat my shirt! I've still got my first one and it still works just fine. And these reels are a far cry (cost wise) to what is purported - by popular opinion - to be the best of the baitcasting reels.
I do agree that when you spend more money, you may think you are getting a better product. But when all is said & done, the Abu's will still be around a lot longer and they will cost a heck of a lot less to maintain - both in parts and labor. Best value for the buck on the market - hands down.
Geez...
For years the Abbadabbadoos were a standard, but for the last fifteen
or twenty years, dog pooh-pooh. The Revo line is the first introduction
in decades for any thing resembling a "quality" reel.
Stick with Shimano: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.
8-)
Yeah, but it's still a Shimano.
Did you ever wonder why there is a best selling video on how to repair your Shimano reels at home but no such thing for Daiwa? It's because Daiwa don't need it.
What video game are you talking about? Just stick to your Daiwa's with their cute little twitchin' bars ;D
It might be this home maintenance video:
http://www.lakeforktacklerepair.com/tips.htm
how foolish do you look now?
Joe Boss reply :
Quick answer is no.
Experience has taught me that if you are buying a baitcaster its better to buy the high dollar reels.
Spinning reels are different. While I prefer my high dollar spinning reels I still caught the most and biggest fish with an old Mitchell reel.
OK Bass Hunter reply :
A high dollar reel will not make you catch more fish but it will make the experience alot more enjoyable. Try and get the most reel for the money. We fish not because it economical but because it's enjoyable. So trying to shave pennies for for the sake of saving money will only shortchange you on the experience. That's what fishing is all about, the experience.
This is coming from a fisherman whose first baitcaster was a Quantum Accurist, then a Quantum PT and now a Calcutta TE GT. It makes a difference.
J Francho reply :
Ever hear the expression, "Big Hat, no cattle"?
Nice gear is just that - nice gear. It still needs to taken care of. Really cheap - note that I didn't say inexpensive - gear often fails. To the point of possibly ruining your time fishing. I don't think any of my combos are more than $400.
There are PLENTY of great values in reels and rods out there. Even if you pay FULL RETAIL, A Shimano Citica or Daiwa Tierra on a Mojo or Premier rod could serve you a lifetime of fishing, for around $200.
What is that worth to you?
midnighthrasher reply :
I like nice things and i love fishing. When i fish or do anything i buy quality. My budget permits it. I have 2 brand new curados, a core and a sustain. They are sitting in crucials and cumaras. I love my equipment. I wouldnnt change it for anything. I also pay for quality so that i get a good warranty. Shimano warranty is amazing to say the least. At the end of the day will they catch me more fish... i dont know.
Wildbillb reply :
No matter how much you spend the kid with the Snoopy rod and reel will always kick your butt.
Raul reply :
A Coke can ( or a Modelo beer can is better, you drink the Modelo and then use it as reel ), some yards of line and some baits and you are in business.
MarauderYak reply :
A reel is a tool. You can typically do the same job with cheap tools, but they will often go smoother with better tools, and will likely be less frustrating. And usually, and more expensive tool will last you longer.
If you remove all other variables, and you assume that a more expensive reel is better quality than a cheaper one, will it catch more fish? Maybe. A big fish will expose any flaws or weaknesses within a reel. I've lost big fish due to poorly performing reels in the past. I obviously can't say for sure I would've landed them with better reels, but if I didn't, it wouldn't be because the drag started grabbing.
sweet daddy reply :
I didn't pay for my steez, or the revo sx. I want to thank whoever came up with gift cards. Any reel of any brand is only as good as its user. Dont go out and blow two hundred plus bucks on a brand just because you think it will throw farther. If you cant control backlash with your thumb, a new reel of any brand wont help that.
FishDontLikeMe1301600221 reply :
just go buy a zeebaas reel $1000,then go fish and come back and tell us if you caught more fish then normal.
skeetermike reply :
I put a post on here about how good the bass pro extremes are and got no replies. They are only 79$ and right now you can get the combo for only 109 as my buddy bought 2 more at bass pro a couple days back. I'm telling ya I have some expensive ones, but why pay more when you get the same quality for a whole lot less. Super super smooth. I got one and he's now got 3 of them.
SirSnookalot reply :
Just ordered my new outfit
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