Best Baitcasting reel for a teen?
Nov 11, 2019 19:03:21 #
Looking to reward my son (12) with a Baitcasting reel for his awesome report card. He’s been wanting one. He is a great fisherman and I’d like to get him one that is reasonably priced, but will last him for a while.
Thanks,
John
Thanks,
John
Nov 11, 2019 20:08:46 #
Nov 11, 2019 20:10:36 #
I plan to take him over to Bass Pro. He actually knows more about fishing than me. I love going out with him. Just wondered if some Baitcaster reels might be easier to use than others.
Nov 11, 2019 20:19:05 #
Probably, I prefer spinning myself.
But no matter what is right for someone else, guarantees it will work well for him.
Just an opinion.
But no matter what is right for someone else, guarantees it will work well for him.
Just an opinion.
Nov 11, 2019 20:26:19 #
I vote for the tackle shop or Bass Pro. Let him find one that’s comfortable for him . In a given price range I don’t think there is a lot of variance. Certainly we all have our preferences. I like Abu Garcia in the 100 to 150 price range but I also have a Quantum at just under bucks that works well
Nov 11, 2019 20:27:10 #
I use a 50 year old spinner that was my father-in-law’s. Doesn't throw as far as my son’s, but I feel happy using it.
Nov 11, 2019 20:29:29 #
Nov 11, 2019 20:41:42 #
Ty!
Guess I should have shared.
John Cristion
Columbia, MD
60 year old
I’ve been reading the forum for a few week, but just registered today.
Happy fishing, all.
Guess I should have shared.
John Cristion
Columbia, MD
60 year old
I’ve been reading the forum for a few week, but just registered today.
Happy fishing, all.
Nov 11, 2019 20:53:39 #
Glad you decided to register, there are a lot of intelligent anglers here of all species.
Nov 12, 2019 21:12:30 #
Took my son to Bass Pro and got him one of the cheaper bait caster reels. He’s thrilled to get out there and try it. :)
Nov 12, 2019 21:47:13 #
JohnC wrote:
Took my son to Bass Pro and got him one of the cheaper bait caster reels. He’s thrilled to get out there and try it. :)
Glad to hear that.
Nov 12, 2019 23:46:59 #
GlennMc928
Loc: Tualatin OR
Yep like the other’s say take him to the store and let him try the reels out and let him decide for himself and don’t let the sales guy tell your son that a right handed reel it best for a right handed fisherman. There was a time when all right handed fisherman were almost made to learn to fish with what ever reel was sold and even today you will still get sales guys trying to sell the same reel that there Grand dad or dad learned to use. I am right handed and I use what the fishing companies call a left handed reel where the handle is on the left side so they call it a left handed reel and that maybe but it my not feel that way to us all.
Nov 13, 2019 00:00:40 #
Nov 13, 2019 00:12:05 #
GlennMc928
Loc: Tualatin OR
That is one good thing about being a lefty they can be comfortable with using both hands be it the left or the right hand not like us do it one way only right handed fishermen.
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