favorite baitcasters 2024

deerhunter reply :

Whats you favorite baitcasters

WanderLust reply :

Shimano Curado 201E7 for plastics, jigs

Revo Winch for cranks

Currently looking at Shimano Core for my next reel.

KYntucky Warmouth reply :

Curado 200e7, e5, and 50e and Daiwa Sol/Alphas

GrundleLove reply :

Shimano Calais 4x8 DC

B-Dozer reply :

Cabelas Prodigy round reel. 3 of them.

Abu Garcia 4600 C-5.

notice a trend here

SKTprodigy reply :

Pflueger Patriarch is my favorite baitcaster of all time!

zero limit reply :

All curados.

e7.

bsf

Raul reply :

Long list:

Daiwa Alphas Ito

Daiwa Alphas Type F

Daiwa Alphas R edition

Daiwa Liberto Pixy

Daiwa TDZ103H

Daiwa TDZ105

Shimano Curado 200B

Shimano Curado 200B38

Shimano Scorpion 1000

Shimano Scorpion 1000 Mg

Shimano Chronarch 50 Mg

Shimano Chronarch 100SF

Shimano Chronarch 100B

Shimano Metanium XT

Shimano Citica 100D

Abu Garcia Ambasadeur 512 XLT PLus

Abu Garcia Ambasadeur XLT PLus

Practically every reel I own is a favorite.

ww2farmer reply :

Shimano Curado's and Citica's........E's, D's, B's dosen't matter. Next would be Abu Revo's, I like the S better than the mag break SX's and STX's. I don't have a dual break STX.................yet, but it's on my list.

MonarkMcfaster reply :

BPS Extreme, Very good reel for the money and they have several left hand models to choose from.

Nick reply :

Okuma Cayenne. Try one!

trevor reply :

Unpopular.... the Ardent XS1000. Love it!

MArnold reply :

Abu Garcia Revo S I only keep one set of brakes turned on,

and with the spool tension knob adjusted for each bait, I

just can't make it backlash!

dude loves to fish reply :

Revo SX and STX. Smooth

Bluebasser86 reply :

Curado B,E7,E5, didn't like the D's.

Revo S and SX. I've got one of the newer BPS purple Rick Clunn reels and like it really well so far.

skunked_again reply :

Daiwa:

Sol

Alpha Ito

Fuego

Zillion

btw.....the Fuego is possibly the most under rated reel in the history of Daiwa reels.

MNGeorge reply :

All my baitcasters are REVO STX's except the reel on my slop rod which is a Pflueger Summit.

dodgeguy reply :

jdw174 reply :

I carry seven BC's in the boat. Two older Curados, two older Castaics, one Caenan. Wouldn't part with any of them. One is a Daiwa that I bought in a fit of madness, although I admit that it casts beautifully with the dual braking system. The last is an OLD Quantum Iron4 with a 5:1 retrieve that I use for cranking. It does great on shallow/mid-range lures.

skunked_again reply : http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1291500003

J Francho reply :

That thread is so 2010 ;D

I have a few different reels, they all work well. I'd say the most trouble free reels is the TD-X103HSDL on my heavy cover rod. That thing takes a world of hurt and abuse, but keeps on ticking.

Revo_Carrot Stix reply :

Revos...SX, STX, and Premier.

ChiCityBasser reply :

I like my Quantum Energy but my Cabelas Prodigy made by Daiwa and my Daiwa Exceler spend more time on the water. I like the Exceler enough to be picking up a burner model in a couple of weeks.

Redlinerobert reply :

Steez Hi speed 100H.

Zillion Hyper Long Cast.

Shimano Aldebaran

Shimano Calcutta 100DC

skunked_again reply :

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Steez Hi speed 100H.
Zillion Hyper Long Cast.

Shimano Aldebaran

Shimano Calcutta 100DC

is that the blue one i see on ebay?

J Francho reply :

No:

flippin and pitchin reply :

As good as reels are today, I could fish with any one of them. I do lean toward Revos and have been very happy with them. My favorite though is clearly a Lews BB1N.

WanderLust reply :

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No:

That is sweeeeettttttt.

skunked_again reply :

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No:

i love the smell of Japanese tackle in the morning....

Rich Tehan reply :

Quantum Tour Edition PT

Abu Garcia Revo STX

Bass4Me007 reply :

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That thread is so 2010 ;D
I have a few different reels, they all work well. I'd say the most trouble free reels is the TD-X103HSDL on my heavy cover rod. That thing takes a world of hurt and abuse, but keeps on ticking.

I totally agree on this reel. I used to have a number of different brands, but over the years have migrated to almost all Daiwas. I also agree with the view stated a few posts above about the Fuego. I really like that reel. It depends on the application, actually, especially the weight I am casting and the rod it is matched with. But the TD-X 103 HSD has been extremely dependable.

central.PA.bass reply :

Revo S, STX, Premier..

BPS Extreme..

Ima Bass Ninja reply :

Daiwa and BPS PQ for me..

Alpster reply :

Shimano Chronarch 50Mg

Shimano TE 200 DC

Ronnie

Goose52 reply :

BPS Pro Qualifier

BPS Carbonlite

BPS ProLite

Not the best, not the most expensive, but they have class-leading features and offer the most value while still delivering required performance.

Sorta honorable mention: Curado 50E - a nice reel...

bilgerat reply :

I own one. A 2009 Revo STX. No complaints.

kadas reply :

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As good as reels are today, I could fish with any one of them. I do lean toward Revos and have been very happy with them. My favorite though is clearly a Lews BB1N.[/qu ote The best reel for cranking!!

VAfishin4me reply :

Daiwa Sol

OHIO reply :

BPS PQ.

South FLA reply :

Daiwa Zillion JDM

Shimano Chronarch

Abu Revo Skeet Reese

Dan-K reply :

Shimano_________________...

Loomis24 reply :

gotta be my preimier

flipin4bass reply :

Shimano Calais.

SJex reply :

Shimano Core 50mg7.

bassinbrian reply :

Core 51 and Steez 6.3

K_Mac reply :

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BPS PQ.

Yep. They work exactly as they should at a great price. 8-)

0119 reply :

Wish I still had it but the 1600C3IAR from the International Series Abu came out with about 12 years ago.

Tin reply :

Abu Torno 3006HSI

B-Dozer reply :

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Wish I still had it but the 1600C3IAR from the International Series Abu came out with about 12 years ago.

Not familiar with that model. Are you refering to a C-3?

Whets Lines reply :

I've sold two BPS reels...Extreme & Rick Clunn. I've sold two Quantum Energy PTs & a Quantum Tour Edition PT. I sold my pre-2010 Abu Premier.

That leaves me with an Abu Garcia Skeet Reese & my Winches. I recently added a 201E7 to the mix but have yet to cast it. To date, of all the reels I've used (no Pfluegers, no Daiwas better than an Exceler, no Okuma, no Lew's, Shimano...yet, etc), I would say my Revo Winches are my favorite baitcasters. I love the big straight handles, the durability, their casting distance, and the ease of castability. (Is that a word?) Whatever...

Whets

8-)

Fishes in trees reply :

I've got a couple of the Shimano Calais reel that are 6 or 8 years old now. Very good reels. I've got 5 of the Shimano 200 TEGT Calcutta reels. They are 6 or 8 years old as well. I like them better than the Calais. I have several Curado reels. They are ok reels. Should a bait casting reel not say Shimano on it, I probably won't buy it, so I don't know about any other brands of reels.

Captain Chaos II reply :

Best .. Steez.

Favorite .. Daiwa Pixy

bobbyK reply :

Own:

Shimano Citica

Revo S

Revo SX

Favorite:

Shimano Citica

Crave:

Shimano Curado 51E

shackman reply :

Core 100

Aldebaran Mg

2007 Metanium Mg

Chronarch 50 mg

Curado 200E7

Citica 200E

Curado 200B

Curado 200B5

0119 reply :

B Dozer, 1600 size abu's were small, like a Calcutta 50. International Series models were unique Abu's that were updated with instant anti reverse, all made in Sweden and smooth strong reels.

B-Dozer reply :

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B Dozer, 1600 size abu's were small, like a Calcutta 50. International Series models were unique Abu's that were updated with instant anti reverse, all made in Sweden and smooth strong reels.

Thanks for your answer. I googled it and found another forum you are on! Seems like we are in the minority that like round reels. Just have a better feel to me.

Fishohio reply :

The Revo Winch hands down!! ;D

Man I love that reel!!

Hellbenderman reply :

Sheeeeesh...kids. My 1981 Ambassadeur 5500C, updated with ceramic bearings everywhere.

Pez reply :

I love my revo stx and plan on getting the curado 200e7 very soon.

SausageFingers23 reply :

My LH Revo SX

SmokeRise1 reply :

The Daiwa Tierra I purchased from WW2farmer last year.

Nibbles reply :

Top 3:

1. Daiwa Alphas Ito 103-Ai

2. Shimano Calcutta 200 TE DC

3. Daiwa Alphas R-Edition

We shall see if that list changes when my Conquest 50s arrives after being serviced & upgraded by DVT.

set_the_hook reply :

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Revo SX and STX. Smooth

i agree

Georgia Jeff reply :

shimano chronarch 50mg

shimano curado 100d

ProCraft Joe reply :

Shimano Core 50, Curado B and E, Chronarch in that order.

Bass_Fanatic reply :

Pflueger President

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