which baitcaster? 2024
burce reply :
I currently have a shakespeare intrepid spinning reel, which I got around 5 years ago and was probably very cheap. I was looking to upgrade and want to go with a baitcaster. Which would be a good one to go with? I mainly fish lakes rivers and ponds for bass and trout, but I don't want to be limited to that. Dicks has a Citica 200e by Shimano and a Accurist SW baitcaster by Quantum and they both look good for $120 and 100$ respectively. Are these any good or should I order something else offline?
Thanks for all of the help
burleytog reply :
The Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
IMO, the Abu Garcia Revo S cannot be beat for the $! It can be had new for under $100 online!
Dan: reply :
QuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.
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burce reply :
thanks guys. is it worth upgrading from my spinning reel? im not sure if i should get that or waders first hah...or save for a kayak
or buy other gear
Crappiebasser reply :
QuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.x2
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Uncle Leo reply :
Citica over the Accurist.
seyone reply :
revo stx at $120. At regular price the citica can't be beat.
uicdent11 reply :
Revo S or Ctica. The revo can be found for under $80 new online. The Citica is great too.
acmaul13 reply :
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Incheon Basser reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.x2
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burce reply :
so is it worth spending the money on the citica or should i stick with my intrepid? im not sure exactly how crappy the intrepid is, but i have pulled in a few decent sized fish (15-20") on it
or should i spend the money or other gear or waders or something
Slip Gun reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.x2
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I must agree this is my first bait caster and its absolutely wonderful. It's easy to learn on and casts very far. Additionally if you read up on everyone who has owned a citica they last forever.
I would highly recommend it if you can afford it as a fantastic starting reel.
Incheon Basser reply :
Quoteso is it worth spending the money on the citica or should i stick with my intrepid? im not sure exactly how crappy the intrepid is, but i have pulled in a few decent sized fish (15-20") on itor should i spend the money or other gear or waders or something
the citca is worth the money for sure... but what you need most is for you to decide
LILWVBASSER reply :
I would go with the revo s. They are great, and you can get them new off of ebay from tackle wholesalers for under 100. There was a couple in the lea market forum on here.
burce reply :
Quotethe citca is worth the money for sure... but what you need most is for you to decide
my thought process is...a new reel wouldn't cause me to start catching fish...but i feel perhaps waders would help since i could access more water. hmm
i havent caught any bass over the last several days fishing different spots using spinners, worms, topwater bait and chatterbait. its discouraging but it doesnt stop me from trying. i need to find a better spot! sorry for ranting..
Incheon Basser reply :
no need to apologize ... ranting is what forums are for... i was just stating that what you need most man is up to you but if you want an opinion on gear this is the place to go... I'm a gear head... I like collecting new gear as much or maybe more as much as fishing lol so... the reel would be an easy choice for me.. but you could be different..
sweet daddy reply :
I would pinch pennies for a while to save up for the new curado which is a green citica, or the revo stx that is a dressed up sx model. Go to a national chain that offers a return policy and try everything.
burleytog reply :
Quotethe new curado which is a green citica,
Boy, you never fail to amuse.
sweet daddy reply :
QuoteQuotethe new curado which is a green citica,Boy, you never fail to amuse.
Whoops I forgot it might be more comfy on the hands, a couple of bearings, and it has the same six pin brake the citica has. ;D SOS.
burce reply :
So if I get this reel what line should I get? Remember I only really fish bass trout and panfish, and I might go cat fishing every once in a while.
AND should I keep using my 6.5' shakespeare intrepid rod?
bigtimfish reply :
Revo s or stx($120 at TW) or a citica would all be nice. Whatever fits your budget really. I personally can't wait for the Abu Garcia Orra sx to hit stores. Next month I think 
islandbass reply :
Quoteso is it worth spending the money on the citica or should i stick with my intrepid? im not sure exactly how crappy the intrepid is, but i have pulled in a few decent sized fish (15-20") on itor should i spend the money or other gear or waders or something
you also mention in your post upgrading. In reality you are not upgrading. You are adding to your arsenal. ;D No get the citica and be done with it.
Muddy reply :
QuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.
She man O hype and total BS, left out a few ABU round reels and a Pfluger , not to mention some of the REVO line upand the Diawa Advantage, which frequently can be found right around the 150 mark
bigtimfish reply :
QuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.
burce reply :
QuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.
YOU GUYS ARE SO CONFUSING! what should i get!?!?! for less than 120
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.She man O hype and total BS, left out a few ABU round reels and a Pfluger , not to mention some of the REVO line upand the Diawa Advantage, which frequently can be found right around the 150 mark
C'mon....
We've had this same thread a few times every week
ever since we both became members! No point in getting
worked up or beating up on anyone.
To the original poster:
There is no "best", just "favorite".
I'm a Shimano guy and I would recommend the Citica, too.
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burce reply :
QuoteTo the original poster:
There is no "best", just "favorite".
I'm a Shimano guy and I would recommend the Citica, too.
8-)
thank you, I trust you more than anyone haha. I'm planning on using your guaranteed bass catching strategy later tonight, I can't wait.
as for my other questions - what type of line and test should I pick up for it, and should I keep my 6.5' shakespeare intrepid rod?
rubba bubba reply :
Quotewhat should i get!?!?! for less than 120
In that price range this board is pretty evenly split between the Citica and the Revo S. The Shimano guys are probably a bit more vocal since they had to listen to the pro Revo guys for sometime now. One has a few more bearings than the other and they both have centrifugal brakes. If you can go to a place that has both, check them out and get whichever one you think feels/looks better.
Ignore the retail pricing as they are noticeably cheaper online.
FishDontLikeMe1301600221 reply :
QuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.She man O hype and total BS, left out a few ABU round reels and a Pfluger , not to mention some of the REVO line upand the Diawa Advantage, which frequently can be found right around the 150 mark
im with muddy on this one...i love my citica but if your not tore between brands and loyal to one then there are quite a few great choices out there,you can hit ebay and find the pflueger summit for cheap and is a badarse reel,any revo is a mint choice,and the daiwa advantage or tierra bc are great as well.but id choose the quantum....KIDDING!!!! unless you want a heavy reel with a flipping switch.
ChiCityBasser reply :
The New Accurist isn't bad and is 8.1oz and only $99.99 on Cabelas site but probably not in yet since its a new model
Muddy reply :
Hey if you act fast there is a used CURADO on the flea market for 60 bucks!!
It's a She man O , but thats a good deal in your price range
Bassin for Walleye reply :
x1,000,000,000,000,000,000! The Citica is the first bc reel I ever got and I love it. It did take a while for me to get used to it but I'm glad I did. It is a smooth reel and works great with braided line. I cast, flip pitch. It's a great reelQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.x2
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endless reply :
hey burce, what rod you going to use? or are you going to try to use your spinning reels rod?? or do you have another rod for the baitcaster??
i myself just got into baitcaster and my first one is the bps pro qualifier. it is 99.99 and 189.99 for the combo. i have yet had any problems with it rod or reel.
bassmasterb007 reply :
if you get a bait-caster you are going to need a casting rod.your spinning rod will work but i have broken a few spinning rods with bait-casters on them.they are designed different.
Bigs reply :
QuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.
Heck no buddy. You can get a brand new in the box daiwa sol or fuego for around $145-155 shipped. Tons of no reserve auctions for these all the time. These are $250 reels we're talkin bout. The sol is all aluminum, not just the frame and the fuego is magnesium!! A new fuego just went for $147 on there, I was at the lake and got home about a half hour late and someone beat my bid by 3 bux to win it > These are even nicer then the curados that sell for 200 bux and blow away the citica for just 30 bux more! My buddy has nothing but curados and I have thrown them, they dont even compare to the sol or the fuego, it's not even fair to compare them infact. If you feel like waiting a week for an auction to complete then be patient and get a pro level reel for cheap. But whatever you do don't waste a dime at any store like dicks or bass pro, they sell everything for retail or right under retail. Been there done that. Just my 2 cents, good luck.
CWB reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.x2
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x7... IMO Quantums are heavy paper weights... Citca
KVD must not have a clue.
Check this out. $20.00 rebate to boot!
http://www.***.com/descpageRLCABUGAR-AGRSTX.html
BPS Pro Qualifier is $99.00 and frequently goes on sale. (See Evers Below)
No question Shimanos are great reels but they aren't the only ones.
I got 2 Accurist PT's on sale at BPS earlier this year ($47.00) and they are among my favorites. Seek and ye shall find. I tend to pay attention to what the pros use. Sure they are sponsored but they can choose their sponsors. None of the top 5 finishers at the Classic this year used Shimano. Skeet used Abu, Ike used Daiwa, Snowden and Evers used BPS and McClelland used Quantum. Maybe Shimano doesn't offer sponsorships but if it was me and there was that much money on the line, I'd use my preferred reel, sponsorship or not.
JMHO
endless reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.x2
x3
x6
x7... IMO Quantums are heavy paper weights... Citca
KVD must not have a clue.
Check this out. $20.00 rebate to boot!
http://www.***.com/descpageRLCABUGAR-AGRSTX.html
BPS Pro Qualifier is $99.00 and frequently goes on sale. (See Evers Below)
No question Shimanos are great reels but they aren't the only ones.
I got 2 Accurist PT's on sale at BPS earlier this year ($47.00) and they are among my favorites. Seek and ye shall find. I tend to pay attention to what the pros use. Sure they are sponsored but they can choose their sponsors. None of the top 5 finishers at the Classic this year used Shimano. Skeet used Abu, Ike used Daiwa, Snowden and Evers used BPS and McClelland used Quantum. Maybe Shimano doesn't offer sponsorships but if it was me and there was that much money on the line, I'd use my preferred reel, sponsorship or not.
JMHO
wow what an avatar. lol but yea my pro qualifier was 99.99. and i love it. i bought the combo with the pro qualifier rod for 189.99 so no sale on reel but on combo 50 dollar saving for the rod goes for 139.99 alone.
sweet daddy reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.x2
x3
x6
x7... IMO Quantums are heavy paper weights... Citca
KVD must not have a clue.
Check this out. $20.00 rebate to boot!
http://www.***.com/descpageRLCABUGAR-AGRSTX.html
BPS Pro Qualifier is $99.00 and frequently goes on sale. (See Evers Below)
No question Shimanos are great reels but they aren't the only ones.
I got 2 Accurist PT's on sale at BPS earlier this year ($47.00) and they are among my favorites. Seek and ye shall find. I tend to pay attention to what the pros use. Sure they are sponsored but they can choose their sponsors. None of the top 5 finishers at the Classic this year used Shimano. Skeet used Abu, Ike used Daiwa, Snowden and Evers used BPS and McClelland used Quantum. Maybe Shimano doesn't offer sponsorships but if it was me and there was that much money on the line, I'd use my preferred reel, sponsorship or not.
JMHO
wow what an avatar. lol but yea my pro qualifier was 99.99. and i love it. i bought the combo with the pro qualifier rod for 189.99 so no sale on reel but on combo 50 dollar saving for the rod goes for 139.99 alone.
You got hosed. I was at the big store today and they had the new pro qualifier reel in black with metal flake on rods from 6'6 to 7'0 for $99.99.
burleytog reply :
QuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.Heck no buddy. You can get a brand new in the box daiwa sol or fuego for around $145-155 shipped. Tons of no reserve auctions for these all the time. These are $250 reels we're talkin bout. The sol is all aluminum, not just the frame and the fuego is magnesium!! A new fuego just went for $147 on there, I was at the lake and got home about a half hour late and someone beat my bid by 3 bux to win it >
These are even nicer then the curados that sell for 200 bux and blow away the citica for just 30 bux more! My buddy has nothing but curados and I have thrown them, they dont even compare to the sol or the fuego, it's not even fair to compare them infact. If you feel like waiting a week for an auction to complete then be patient and get a pro level reel for cheap. But whatever you do don't waste a dime at any store like dicks or bass pro, they sell everything for retail or right under retail. Been there done that. Just my 2 cents, good luck.
endless reply :
you sure you seen the right reel. cause mine is an all silver reel.QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.x2
x3
x6
x7... IMO Quantums are heavy paper weights... Citca
KVD must not have a clue.
Check this out. $20.00 rebate to boot!
http://www.***.com/descpageRLCABUGAR-AGRSTX.html
BPS Pro Qualifier is $99.00 and frequently goes on sale. (See Evers Below)
No question Shimanos are great reels but they aren't the only ones.
I got 2 Accurist PT's on sale at BPS earlier this year ($47.00) and they are among my favorites. Seek and ye shall find. I tend to pay attention to what the pros use. Sure they are sponsored but they can choose their sponsors. None of the top 5 finishers at the Classic this year used Shimano. Skeet used Abu, Ike used Daiwa, Snowden and Evers used BPS and McClelland used Quantum. Maybe Shimano doesn't offer sponsorships but if it was me and there was that much money on the line, I'd use my preferred reel, sponsorship or not.
JMHO
wow what an avatar. lol but yea my pro qualifier was 99.99. and i love it. i bought the combo with the pro qualifier rod for 189.99 so no sale on reel but on combo 50 dollar saving for the rod goes for 139.99 alone.
You got hosed. I was at the big store today and they had the new pro qualifier reel in black with metal flake on rods from 6'6 to 7'0 for $99.99.
sweet daddy reply :
Quoteyou sure you seen the right reel. cause mine is an all silver reel.QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.x2
x3
x6
x7... IMO Quantums are heavy paper weights... Citca
KVD must not have a clue.
Check this out. $20.00 rebate to boot!
http://www.***.com/descpageRLCABUGAR-AGRSTX.html
BPS Pro Qualifier is $99.00 and frequently goes on sale. (See Evers Below)
No question Shimanos are great reels but they aren't the only ones.
I got 2 Accurist PT's on sale at BPS earlier this year ($47.00) and they are among my favorites. Seek and ye shall find. I tend to pay attention to what the pros use. Sure they are sponsored but they can choose their sponsors. None of the top 5 finishers at the Classic this year used Shimano. Skeet used Abu, Ike used Daiwa, Snowden and Evers used BPS and McClelland used Quantum. Maybe Shimano doesn't offer sponsorships but if it was me and there was that much money on the line, I'd use my preferred reel, sponsorship or not.
JMHO
wow what an avatar. lol but yea my pro qualifier was 99.99. and i love it. i bought the combo with the pro qualifier rod for 189.99 so no sale on reel but on combo 50 dollar saving for the rod goes for 139.99 alone.
You got hosed. I was at the big store today and they had the new pro qualifier reel in black with metal flake on rods from 6'6 to 7'0 for $99.99.
Yes. It was the new low profile pro qualifier reel with a black metal flake paint scheme on a house rod for $100.
burleytog reply :
QuoteYes. It was the new low profile pro qualifier reel with a black metal flake paint scheme on a house rod for $100.
The 'new' PQ is a silver reel.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_102287_100001000_100000000_100001000_100-1-0
zbigbadaaron reply :
QuoteQuoteyou sure you seen the right reel. cause mine is an all silver reel.QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.x2
x3
x6
x7... IMO Quantums are heavy paper weights... Citca
KVD must not have a clue.
Check this out. $20.00 rebate to boot!
http://www.***.com/descpageRLCABUGAR-AGRSTX.html
BPS Pro Qualifier is $99.00 and frequently goes on sale. (See Evers Below)
No question Shimanos are great reels but they aren't the only ones.
I got 2 Accurist PT's on sale at BPS earlier this year ($47.00) and they are among my favorites. Seek and ye shall find. I tend to pay attention to what the pros use. Sure they are sponsored but they can choose their sponsors. None of the top 5 finishers at the Classic this year used Shimano. Skeet used Abu, Ike used Daiwa, Snowden and Evers used BPS and McClelland used Quantum. Maybe Shimano doesn't offer sponsorships but if it was me and there was that much money on the line, I'd use my preferred reel, sponsorship or not.
JMHO
wow what an avatar. lol but yea my pro qualifier was 99.99. and i love it. i bought the combo with the pro qualifier rod for 189.99 so no sale on reel but on combo 50 dollar saving for the rod goes for 139.99 alone.
You got hosed. I was at the big store today and they had the new pro qualifier reel in black with metal flake on rods from 6'6 to 7'0 for $99.99.
Yes. It was the new low profile pro qualifier reel with a black metal flake paint scheme on a house rod for $100.
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Stasher1 reply :
QuoteQuoteyou sure you seen the right reel. cause mine is an all silver reel.QuoteQuotewow what an avatar. lol but yea my pro qualifier was 99.99. and i love it. i bought the combo with the pro qualifier rod for 189.99 so no sale on reel but on combo 50 dollar saving for the rod goes for 139.99 alone.You got hosed. I was at the big store today and they had the new pro qualifier reel in black with metal flake on rods from 6'6 to 7'0 for $99.99.
Yes. It was the new low profile pro qualifier reel with a black metal flake paint scheme on a house rod for $100.
BPS sells a couple different versions of the PQ rods and reels. There's the silver version of the reel that retails for about $100 and the matching PQ rod that goes for about $140, and then there's the "Pro Qualifier LTD" which is a completely different animal. They're typically offered as a combo around the holidays, and imho, is really just a classic case of bait-and-switch.
They know people will recognize the PQ name, see the low price, and jump on the "deal" thinking they're getting a $200+ combo for <$100, but that's not the case. This has been discussed many, many times on the BPS forum.
Zilch reply :
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I just got a Citica 200E today and this thing is a work of art. I can't get over just how small the thing is. I've been using a Quantum Energy PT for a couple years now which is also a great reel. However, this new Citica is just an incredible value.
Heh, I thought I got ripped off for a second. It's so small I thought it wasn't even in the box.
RoLo reply :
QuoteThe Citica is the best available reel for less than $150.
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The Revo is a very popular reel, but my vote goes to Citica
Who makes them anyway? :
Roger
dodgeguy reply :
i would go with a pflueger president.
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