Hey friends, need some recommendations!
Sep 7, 2019 09:55:09 #
I want to purchase a bait-caster set up; that being said I have used a spinning reel for as long as I can remember. I know that it will take time to get used to and I’m ready for all the backlash that’s bound to happen. Can you guys recommend me a bait-caster reel that is in the $50-$100 price range, as well as a rod within the same price range to pair it up with? Additional information: I do freshwater fishing, more specifically bass fishing. Want to use it to throw around some hard baits. Thanks in advance, and lmk if I missed any helpful information.
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by RaulHe_
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by RaulHe_
Sep 7, 2019 09:55:16 #
I just bought a lews bait laser sharp bait caster from Walmart for 70 and a Berkley lightning shock rod to go with it. The rods are being clearenced so they're about 40. This is my first bait casting set up.
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by leakylakecatfish
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by leakylakecatfish
Sep 7, 2019 09:55:20 #
Sep 7, 2019 09:55:24 #
It is extremely smooth. It has a 6:1:1 ratio and has like double the casting distance my spin rod has. A lot of people also reccomend the Abu Garcia reels that are around the same price due to how similar lews and Abu are
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by leakylakecatfish
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by leakylakecatfish
Sep 7, 2019 09:55:28 #
That’s dope! Yeah man need to get me one, the price is also great. Will definitely consider.
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by RaulHe_
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by RaulHe_
Sep 7, 2019 09:55:31 #
Sep 7, 2019 19:55:55 #
GlennMc928
Loc: Tualatin OR
Any Shimano 5 bearings or more is a cannot miss but there are a lot of great reels out the but those bait casting reels the you see on EBay that are made in China are a big waist of both money and time. I have been using bait casting reels for over forty years and I average no more the fifteen backlashes a year on my Shimano and Lew’s but those cheap eBay China made reels with a stash of bearings might look good but but they are the biggest pieces of junk that you could ever waist you money on.
Shimano
Lewis
Abu Garcia
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Abu Garcia
Sep 8, 2019 20:24:56 #
I just recently did the same switch after using spins my whole life. I love the baitcaster now! I went out about 2 months ago and purchased an Abu Garcia Black Max combo from Wal-Mart and love love love it!. The whole thing cost me about 65$! It's well worth it.
Sep 8, 2019 23:02:52 #
MStone
Loc: Hayden Lake, Idaho
I purchased a Lews American Hero rod (6'10" Medium heavy/fast) and reel combo at a local sporting goods store (Black Sheep Coeur d'Alene, ID) for $69 and it's great!
Sep 9, 2019 01:35:18 #
Sep 9, 2019 07:39:09 #
HawkOBX
Loc: eastern Pennsylvania
Checkout Piscifun reels and rods, they should have baitcaster rods and reels in your price range.
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