Quality Reel For A Good Price. 2025
Jucas97 reply :
Hey folks. Can anyone give me some tips on a nice, quality reel at a decent price? Say no more expensive than 150$. I'm 16, so that's about a whole paycheck for me... Lol, I prefer a baitcaster, and I use weightless soft plastics of any kind, top water poppers and walkers, and small size squarebill crank baits. The rod I'm putting it on is a 6'6 KVD tour rod fast action tip. I got this rod on sale, because I could never have afforded a rod this expensive.
Shane J reply :
Lews BB1, I believe to be the best reel for a buck and a half. You should peruse the flea market on here. Some goood stuff for way less than retail.
WarEagleBassin reply :
Lew's speed spool...only $99...no need to spend any more...great reel
WhiteMike1018 reply :
Bass pro shops has a great deal going on right now with their Johnny Morris reels, I own a pro qualifier and love it.. this one is a step up from the PQ just ordered the johnny morris reel on sale...you cant beat the quality for the price
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Johnny-Morris-CarbonLite-Baitcast-Reels/product/1110020501438/
RyneB reply :
BPS Pro Qualifier can be had for around $60 when the spring sale is going on. I don't own one, but a buddy does and he loves it. Daiwa Tatula for $149.99. I have not used this reel, but from all the feedbacks, its a great reel. I will be getting the Type R when it is released. Abu Garcia Revo S for $129.99. I own 7 S's. Its a great reel for the price. You can get a SX for $159.99, but the S is more user friendly and more forgiving. Daiwa Lexa 100 for $129.99. I feel its a better overall reel than a Revo S, the only reason I prefer the S over the Lexa is my hand placement on the Lexa seems to always interfere with the brake setting when im working a bait. So I switched it to one of my moving bait rods and have had no problems since. I cant comment on a Lews because I have never used one. From what I hear, it is a good reel.
Hi Salenity reply :
Look for a used Curado 50e they are the easiest reel for a beginner to use
dave reply :
Once again I will say Academy H2O Mettle. $50, maybe even $30. You won't be disappointed and will save a ton of money. Put the difference toward a nice rod.
bigbill reply :
I would go for a Quantum Code Red baitcaster they list for $99 and I know we're you can get a decent baitcaster rod $30 plus the reel for $54 for $84 that's hard to beat. Enough left over for new line, New lures and maybe lunch on the dollar menu.
David P reply :
Revo STX from Ebay. Retail is $200 but can frequently get them for about $130 on ebay. Smooth, high speed reel, with a great drag.
5fishlimit reply :
On 10/4/2013 at 11:21 AM, bigbill said:I would go for a Quantum Code Red baitcaster they list for $99 and I know we're you can get a decent baitcaster rod $30 plus the reel for $54 for $84 that's hard to beat. Enough left over for new line, New lures and maybe lunch on the dollar menu.
He said he had a rod.
5fishlimit reply :
I have the lew's speed spool and the revo s and would suggest a speed spool.
Both are good, but the lew's feels smoother and you can use the leftover money for some good fishing line.
Jucas97 reply :
Hey yall! Wow I'm bombarded with all these reels... I'm really liking the sound of the lews, and "big bill" my current reel is the code and man I have gotten more use than what I paid for... What a great reel. I'm looking for a new one now cause I'm afraid the code is nearing the end of her days. And yes sir, I'm a dollar menu expert!
everyone else I will look into the reels and see what I like. Thanks for the help!
Jucas97 reply :
P.S.
Everyone mentioning having leftover money to buy good line reminded me, currently on at tackle warehouse sunline is buy one get one free! I ordered some monofilament because I enjoy throwing top water baits alot:)
roadwarrior reply :
On 10/4/2013 at 10:26 AM, Hi Salenity said:Look for a used Curado 50e they are the easiest reel for a beginner to use
Great reel, great advice!
Just saw this in our Flea Market: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/125649-like-new-chronarch-50e/
*Hootie reply :
Agree with everyone else, Lews, or Curado 50e, if you can find one that isn't beat to pieces. Got them both, and both are great reels.
Hootie
smalljaw67 reply :
The Lews Speed spool, the $99 dollar model, not the laser speed spool. If you read the description you will see the speed spool has an aluminum frame, I believe that this is the best casting reel in the $100 dollar range made. I fish with a guy who love the Lews reels and has a couple of Lews Tournament Pros and he got his son the speed spool and after using it to get it dialed in we got off the water and he headed straight for Cabelas to take back his new TP and get 2 more speed spools. The extra weight balanced out his rod better plus he said there was no difference in performance once he dialed it in, he really liked it that much so you may want check that out. Remember, the speed spool has an aluminum frame, the laser speed spool has a graphite frame, stay away from graphite framed reels.
JaxBasser reply :
You can get brand new Speed Spools for $75-80 on Ebay from good reliable sellers. Can't beat that for the price.
WRB reply :
I would look at the new Daiwa Tatula. Read the thread on this forum and TT video. I remember my first new bait casting reel and still have it after 55 years, good memories.
Tom
VolFan reply :
Go to the Flea Market and offer JTJ $150 for his slightly used Chronarch 50E. You're not going to beat that.
Darren. reply :
On 10/4/2013 at 9:25 PM, WRB said:I would look at the new Daiwa Tatula.
Tom
I agree with Tom. And I also agree with comments on the 50e.
I absolutely love Daiwa's brake system(s) - and I own a Chronarch 50e as well... My Lexa is easier to dial in for zero backlashes than the 50e, but the Shimano is much smoother (to be expected from a much more expensive reel). Should mention that the Lexa brake system is not as good as the Tatula.
Don't own Lews, but they're obviously getting a lot of rave reviews, and as loyal a following as Shimano.
adam32 reply :
Lews bb-1. Awesome reels!
motodmast reply :
On 10/4/2013 at 8:43 PM, JaxBasser said:You can get brand new Speed Spools for $75-80 on Ebay from good reliable sellers. Can't beat that for the price.
this is what i do, not a problem yet
MO_LMB reply :
Go for the NEW DAIWA TATULA - Right at $150, does a great job throwing low weights, built to last. Lots of bang for your buck. You can check out the review at Tackle Tour if you don't believe me.
On 10/4/2013 at 12:53 PM, Jucas97 said:Hey yall! Wow I'm bombarded with all these reels... I'm really liking the sound of the lews, and "big bill" my current reel is the code and man I have gotten more use than what I paid for... What a great reel. I'm looking for a new one now cause I'm afraid the code is nearing the end of her days. And yes sir, I'm a dollar menu expert!
everyone else I will look into the reels and see what I like. Thanks for the help!
dodgeguy reply :
pflueger supreme xt
Arv reply :
If you check around you should be able to fine a lews tp for around 150. That's the best bang for your buck if you ask me.
bigbill reply :
One point I'm seeing is when we hit around $100 we seem to get ball bearing on the brake side of the spool. The spools seem to spin longer because they have less friction with two ball bearings. It's just one thought.
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