Same reels or Different reels? 2025

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

After seeing another thread i got to wondering who here uses different reels and who uses the same reels. Me personally i have different ones, i have a pfleuger trion, daiwa procaster, 2 BPs pro qualifiers (1 ltd), and a BPS rick clunn. My reason for having different reels is mostly deals i've gotten and really i just didn't know what i liked.

TBendBassin reply :

i like to use mostly all the same (shimano) but i also have a few revos

bwell reply :

I like to use different also, I like a little variety I guess...

I have a Revo silvermax, Revo STX, Citica D, Citica E, and a PQ. I think the next purchase will be a Diawa if I cant find another STX for a good price around Christmas time.

Bankbeater reply :

Right now I have a mix of Abu and Shimano reels. If I ever get around to replacing them I will probably buy Revos or Curados.

Dr. Watson reply :

My collection isn't big enough to have so many, but what I do have is all different. An Okuma Cayenne, a Daiwa samurai spinning reel, a Daiwa PMA 1500R (yard sale), and an old Zebco 33 Rhino tough. However I should be getting a shimano soon. The way I see it is get what feels good, what looks to be durable and has quality components; the name on the side of it plays a little part in it, but overall its what goes into the reel.

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

The reels I have that get the most use are my PQ's. I've got a Citica and a Curado sitting in the garage as well.

Grey Wolf reply :

Different reels .

DaveT63 reply :

All baitcasters are different, mainly due to getting them for good deals; Curado 201E7, Curado 201B5, PQ, and Revo STX. I have several of the same model Shimano spinning reels, but also have several other model spinning reels. I don't mind diversifying, as long as they are quality reels.

hitchhiker reply :

Use to have pretty much the same. 6 Fuegos, 2 Sols, 1 Alphas.

Now 2 Fuegos, 2 Sols, 2 Curado 50's, 1 Core 50, 2 '10 Premiers and a Winch. My spinning reels are Daiwas and Sorons.

Unused reels right now are 2 Fuegos, Alphas, Revo SX, 2 PQ's, and a BPS Pro Finesse.

Wayne P. reply :

Different models from the same mfg and several mfg.

TourPT reply :

Nothing but Tours and Energy's here and I could not be happier. Might add a Smoke or two next season also.

J Francho reply :

Mostly Daiwa... gaggle of Sols/Itos/Alphas. Pair of Zills, trio of TD-X, three capricorn spinners, Calcutta, Stradic, a CI4.

mk49 reply :

My current lineup is 3 x Steez, 2 x Fuego, 1 x Zillion, 1 x Zillion 50th Anniv., 1 x PX68.

I like using the same reels, but the problem, when used with the similar looking rods, is hard to see which rod is which on the boat. I have 5 x Dobyns + 2 other rods on the boat last week. All my Steez were on the Dobyns 6'8" rods, but different powers. It gets confusing, sometimes.

Stasher1 reply :

I use different models from the same manufacturer, but they all use the same knobs. That way I can have application-specific rigs, but they all feel pretty much the same in the hand.

21farms reply :

i think variety is the spice of life. over the past four years, i must have bought over 40 new reels representing every all the major reel manufacturers and found things to like/dislike about all of them. i've sold many of them off but among my keepers are a bunch of different reels (curados, zillions, revos, etc.)...it's fun for me to see and experience different approaches, philosophies, and implementations.

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

Awesome stuff guys!...To those that use the same reel(regardless of model)...was the brand you are fixed on your first one or did you use different ones and decide those were the one's you liked best and why do you like that particular brand...is it feel,confidence or something other? I'm thinking of maybe just going to one brand so it doesn't so feel different...i can tell a big difference when I'm holding a trion and then switch to the PQ, i think my hands go into a mini shock ;D........

Boogey Man reply :

1 Fuego, 2 Citica 200E's, 1 Citica 100D, 1 Quantum Catalyst, and just added an Okuma Serrano. Too many out there to stick with just one

ChiCityBasser reply :

I pretty much have a variety but my main setups are Quantum reels.

My Spinning setups I have a Quantum Catalyst PTI A&B, Quantum Kinetic, Rainbow BM 1500 and a Shimano Sahara.

My Baitcast setups I have a Quantum Energy, Quantum Accurist, Cabelas Prodigy and a Daiwa Exceler.

Quantum was the reel choice I made after several cheap reels and plan on adding a couple more to the arsenal.

I.rar reply :

right now i have 2 citica 201d's (one has upgraded bearings and drag) ,one abu garcia 801 and one abu 602. i want to fish one of those citica e reels or just anything with a smaller frame than the 201d.

Red reply :

I am kinda anal about this. I like all my stuff to be the same, I don't know why. I guess I find something I like and stick to it. I have four combos, all are Revo S-L's mounted on Lamiglas Excel's. I have worked for about three years to get everything the same, now I am happy! ;D

roadwarrior reply :

I have as variety, but they are all Shimano.

SDoolittle reply :

I used to have a variety of Shimanos, Diawas, and Quantums, but over the past few years, I've replaced most of them with Revos. I currently have several Revos plus two Chronarchs and a Curado. My spinning reels are all Shimanos.

KYntucky Warmouth reply :

I have a variety of different reels, both models and manufacturers. Most were obtained through deep discounts and great deals. I have 3 Shimano Curado e7s, an e5, a Stradic Ci4, Citica, and Cardiff; 2 Daiwa Sols, a Fuego, Zillion, Pixy, and an Alpha; 2 Pfleuger Patriarchs and a Supreme; 2 Quantum Energies (one casting, one spinning) and a Code; a Revo SX and a Toro; a Mitchel Avocet, BPS Pro Qualifier round reel, and Okuma Trio. I think that's it.

scrutch reply :

I have a variety as well. And as others, putting it together was mainly by getting a good deal on a particular reel. It includes STX's, and 50mg's. Spinning gear is all over the map.

I have a buddy that's a guide and he has all calcuttas. I really like the idea of having all the same and I might very well end up that way. Who knows.

zerofivenismo reply :

My small stable is a mix of JDM & USDM Shimanos and Daiwas BC's and Shimano spinning reels.

s13john reply :

shimano and diawa here with a revo s as an odd ball

WanderLust reply :

Shimano Curado and a Revo Winch... Michell 300XE and a Pfuegler Arbor for spinning.

Shimano is my favorite ATM. Winch is super smooth and super powerful.

Carrington reply :

all of mine are shimano.

4 curados

2 seharas

OHIO reply :

Two Quantum Catalysts: spinning and casting

Two Pro Qualifiers: spinning and casting

And an Abu Cardinal

.ghoti. reply :

A couple of years ago I had Daiwas, Shimanos, Quantums, Pfleugers, BPS and Revos. Been slowly moving towards all Daiwas.

The current Daiwa line-up is 4 Fuegos, 3 Alphas, 3 Millionaires, 2 153 HSTAs, a Zillion, a TD-X and 2 Capricorn spinners.

I still have 2 Revo STXs, 2 Quantum Energy PT spinners, and a Pfleuger Supreme spinner in the non-Daiwa line-up.

Nibbles reply :

I usually get my reels when I see a good deal, or when I just want to try out out during my search for "the perfect reel".

As of now I'm using 2 Fuego Lefties, a Curado 100D, a Zillion 100HA and an old model Fuego 2000 spinning reel, all mounted on a variety of rods.

Sitting in my closet are Fuego righties, Citica D's, a Revo STX and a pair of Trion GX-7's.

Vinny Chase reply :

Every single one of my reels is a Shimano execpt one Revo which I got because of the Wiley promo

new2BC4bass reply :

I'm way behind most of you in numbers. Just started using baitcasting reels this year. Like most mine were purchased because of price. 2 Fuegos from TW on closeout. Wish I could have bought more of them. ;D Zillion 50th, '09 STX, Alphas ito, Cabela's Prodigy with a Procaster being delivered today.

The Procaster is one of two RH reels and is suppose to be for my oldest grandson. If he doesn't want it, then it will be mine.

The other rightie is on my dedicated cranking rod at the suggestion of a friend based on what rods I owned at the time. It is the ito.

My wish list is for more TDZ reels, a '10 Premier and a few Shimanos. :

Dan-K reply :

2 Citica 201E's, 3 Curado 201E7's, one Castaic 201.... All but one on Dobyn's rods, but the Excell 7116 will soon be handed over to the wife and replaced with a Champion 805. My two spining reels are shakespeare inspinity's, same as the Pfluger President spinning but only $36 at Wal-Mart

Hammer 4 reply :

All of mine are Shimano, except 1 bp extrem, which just sits in a box..lol

Chronarch

Curado

Castaic

Stradic

Sharah

slonezp reply :

I have Abu's, an Ardent, Daiwa's, and BPS. The Diawa's and BPS collect dust in the garage. I just like the way the Abu's feel versus the other 2 brands

flippin and pitchin reply :

I own reels by six different manufactures. My favorite reel is still the old Lews Speedspools but parts are not to be had. Sooooo, made the move to the Revo line up and have been very happy. There are so many superb products out there, you can't really beef any of them.

Dave P reply :

All different!

Catt reply :

All Shimano Calcutta's & Cardiff's

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