Reel Update: Hello everyone. Video Bob back after a couple of months of much needed R & R. Headed south for the Carolinas in a couple of weeks for some continued R & R & to do some...

Video Bob Loc: Norfolk, Va

Hello everyone. Video Bob back after a couple of months of much needed R & R. Headed south for the Carolinas in a couple of weeks for some continued R & R & to do some fishing on Lake Gaston & am long over due on up-dating my fresh water reels. Any suggestion in the $100 to $150 price range would be appreciated. Does Walmart have anything worth looking at ???

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Video Bob wrote:

Hello everyone. Video Bob back after a couple of months of much needed R & R. Headed south for the Carolinas in a couple of weeks for some continued R & R & to do some fishing on Lake Gaston & am long over due on up-dating my fresh water reels. Any suggestion in the $100 to $150 price range would be appreciated. Does Walmart have anything worth looking at ???

I always buy Lews reels Discount Tackle.
They have a good selection and the reels I get are the American Hero. Bout 40 to 45 bucks and they donate to the Veterans for every one of those they sell.
Plus, I really love the reels, and if something happens to the reel it doesn't break the bank.
I own bout 6 of them and they have lasted several years so far.🤠👍

JDFishes Loc: Atlantic County

Daiwa BG is hard to beat for the price. $109 on Amazon.

orion72 Loc: Southern Maryland

The old adage “You get what you paid for” applies. Whatever your budget is, aim high. When I first got back into fishing, I bought some less expensive reels hoping for a positive outcome. None of those reels are still in use. I’m not saying you have to plop down $500 for a bait caster (wish I could) but if your budget is $100, spend 100. Lews, Daiwa, Shimano all make affordable and dependable reels. Even BPS Johnny Morris reels are OK. Good luck.

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

Video Bob wrote:

Hello everyone. Video Bob back after a couple of months of much needed R & R. Headed south for the Carolinas in a couple of weeks for some continued R & R & to do some fishing on Lake Gaston & am long over due on up-dating my fresh water reels. Any suggestion in the $100 to $150 price range would be appreciated. Does Walmart have anything worth looking at ???

Piscifun reels are worth checking out VB 😎👍🎣

NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey

I like my $9.95 Shimano R2000 and $19.95 Mitchell Avocet. They caught thousands of fish 🎣 and still work great.

GLA Loc: WA State

I like the Shimano Nasci reels. Around $100, sealed bearings, and no issues with the ones I already own.

Jim Kay Loc: Franklin, Virginia

Video Bob wrote:

Hello everyone. Video Bob back after a couple of months of much needed R & R. Headed south for the Carolinas in a couple of weeks for some continued R & R & to do some fishing on Lake Gaston & am long over due on up-dating my fresh water reels. Any suggestion in the $100 to $150 price range would be appreciated. Does Walmart have anything worth looking at ???

eBay. I am still using vintage reels dating back to the 1960s. I particularly recommend the Penn Levelmatic or the ABU 5000c as well as the Daiwa reels of the 1970s and 1980s. The difficulty is finding one in top shape.

Namvet69 Loc: Ohio

Jim Kay wrote:

eBay. I am still using vintage reels dating back to the 1960s. I particularly recommend the Penn Levelmatic or the ABU 5000c as well as the Daiwa reels of the 1970s and 1980s. The difficulty is finding one in top shape.

Call me old school, but I am just now changing out zebco quantum that I’ve used for well over 35 yrs. they still work well, but time for upgrade. Abu Garcia is my choice for casting reel and I have diawa and Johnny Morris spinning. Like both. Abu Garcia Silvermax great choice and are reasonable. And they are all used and seem to stand up

Rheatown Loc: Greeneville tn

saw1 wrote:

I always buy Lews reels Discount Tackle.
They have a good selection and the reels I get are the American Hero. Bout 40 to 45 bucks and they donate to the Veterans for every one of those they sell.
Plus, I really love the reels, and if something happens to the reel it doesn't break the bank.
I own bout 6 of them and they have lasted several years so far.🤠👍

👍👍👍 I’m with you lews hard to beat in that price range

JDFishes Loc: Atlantic County

To each is own but wether working or fishing I like to use the best equipment I can afford. If you don’t have the means it’s fine to use whatever you have, but can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t want the best gear you can afford. Nothing feels better to me then a stradic w a G Loomis rod, spooled w my favorite braid. There is better but that’s within my budget. Not to mention a quality/ maintained reel will generally outlast a cheaper version. Performance is also an issue, on the rare occasion I get a trophy I don’t want to loose it because my drag malfunction or some other failure.Not my intent to criticize anyone, we all have different ideas, just expressing mine.🎣on!