Whether To Go Cheap Or Expensive 2025
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
Hoping to buy a new reel in the next few weeks, just have a few more important things to worry about first. Trying to decide to go with a Black Max, just so I can have the rest of my paycheck to buy some baits and line, amongst other things, or to buy something more expensive, like a Tatula, and have less of my paycheck for the other things. Anyone was to persuade me to one choice or the other? I wouldn't mind either decision, just not sure which would be the smarter decision.
ABW reply :
Get the more expensive reel, but make sure you don't pay retail for it. There's no need to.
jbsoonerfan reply :
I would rather have a reel that was higher quality. You can always buy a few baits here and there. Not saying the black max is a bad reel, just saying I would opt for the higher quality one.
Jrob78 reply :
Get the better reel. You can buy your misc. stuff next paycheck.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
buy a abu round reel c3c4c5 in the 4600 size lifetime reel and you can find them new all day for 80$
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
I've owned a Black Max. I know it isn't much, but I don't know if my boss will keep me around so I'm trying to manage money as if it'll be my last paycheck for a while. That's the only reason I'm considering a cheap reel.
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:12 AM, Demonic Forrest said:I've owned a Black Max. I know it isn't much, but I don't know if my boss will keep me around so I'm trying to manage money as if it'll be my last paycheck for a while. That's the only reason I'm considering a cheap reel.
Hate to sound rude, but if you don't even know if you will have a job, a reel would probably be the last thing on my mind.
a1712 reply :
If the "few more important things" are food, car payment and rent, you don't need any reels. Brian.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:14 AM, jbsoonerfan said:Hate to sound rude, but if you don't even know if you will have a job, a reel would probably be the last thing on my mind.
I don't pay bills or anything sooo...
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:15 AM, a1712 said:If the "few more important things" are food, car payment and rent, you don't need any reels. Brian.
The few more important things are seeing my girlfriend and getting a new phone before mine goes completely out.
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:16 AM, Demonic Forrest said:I don't pay bills or anything sooo...
You don't buy food, gas, car, anything?????
Bruce424 reply :
Yea get a reel that will last ya a while. When you get a reel that will last a good 5-10years. It will pay for itself. Ask for gift cards for cabelas bps gander mountain for bdays holidays for terminal tackle and baits
masterbass reply :
What's your budget? I'd buy the best I could afford within reason.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:19 AM, jbsoonerfan said:You don't buy food, gas, car, anything?????
Negative. I live with my parents and they take care of me. They used to hint pretty hard at me to get a job and get out, but since they found out about my anxiety and depression they backed off. I don't want to freeload off of them, just need help until I get a steady job and get everything sorted out.
Bruce424 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:19 AM, jbsoonerfan said:You don't buy food, gas, car, anything?????
He's probly only like 13.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:23 AM, masterbass said:What's your budget? I'd buy the best I could afford within reason.
I'm making $300+ a week. Not all too sure how much yet because I haven't done a full week of work. I'd like to keep it sub $200 range.
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:24 AM, Bruce424 said:He's probly only like 13.
20...
KayakBasser reply :
Why not save a little more and by a cruado i.. 
........I would rather have a 180 dollar reel, then 180 dollars of tackle. 
Slipknot_Fan666 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:28 AM, KayakBasser said:Why not save a little more and by a cruado i..
........I would rather have a 180 dollar reel, then 180 dollars of tackle.
Not gonna get that much worth of tackle. Lol just thinking a decent amount worth and then putting some back since I plan to move to GA soon.
tnt2671 reply :
if i was in your budget area my choice would be a new gen diawa exceler on a kistler carbon steel/ pro series you would be well under $200.00 and have a great setup that wouldn't break the bank
jbsoonerfan reply :
Okay, not to get to far off topic here. But....at 20 I bought my first house and just fished with what I had. I would worry more about saving some money and getting out on your own.
BASSPATROL247 reply :
On 6/5/2015 at 10:06 AM, Maxximus Redneckus said:buy a abu round reel c3c4c5 in the 4600 size lifetime reel and you can find them new all day for 80$
My favorite reels all time! Have a couple 25yr old abu rounds that still work like they did when i bought them, as solid as they come and most of them can be upgraded with extra bearings for cheap if you go abec5 wich is all the bearing youll ever need in any reel...
Montanaro reply :
Lews makes a good starter reel.
Choporoz reply :
You've owned a Black Max? In the past? Did it fail you? Or did you get rid of it? Either way....if it didn't do the trick for you, then considering something of more lasting quality might be a good idea.
Cgrinder reply :
It's hard to argue with a $90 Tatula from Amazon. I think waiting for a second paycheck or a steadier job is sound advice though.
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