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Baitcaster suggestions
Posted on 6/7/17 at 8:20 am
Posted on 6/7/17 at 8:20 am
My junior high aged son has gotten pretty serious towards bass fishing. He has been invited to fish a few tournaments with the high school team. I don't have much of a background with bass. Normally with our saltwater fishing it's basic spinning reels.
Any suggestions on good baitcasters that I can get him? I am willing to spend a few hundred if that's the direction I need to go.
Any suggestions on good baitcasters that I can get him? I am willing to spend a few hundred if that's the direction I need to go.
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Posted on 6/7/17 at 8:24 am to Jcrew
I won a 13 Concept A and a Concept C and I like them both. The Concept A can throw a country mile. I mainly fish with Lews and Shimano and most of my reels fall in the 180-250 range. I probably would never go any higher than that for Bass Fishing.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 8:43 am to fisherbm1112
Diawa Tatula.
Just picked up another 2.I have the CTs and the type R's I have 2 SVs on the way which people say are amazing
Best price ive found online.
sportsmans outfitters
Just picked up another 2.I have the CTs and the type R's I have 2 SVs on the way which people say are amazing
Best price ive found online.
sportsmans outfitters
Posted on 6/7/17 at 8:45 am to Itismemc
All I use are revo sx for freshwater and love them.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 8:47 am to Jcrew
Posted on 6/7/17 at 8:52 am to TheBoo
I can't stand the handles on the lew's for some reason. they are fine in every other aspect. Just something about the angle or the texture.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:12 am to Jcrew
Bass pro shops Pro Qualifier reels are very good reels for the price. Usually retails for $99 but goes on sale at times for $79. I've had a couple for almost 10 years and still use them.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:19 am to Jcrew
The Abu Garcia REVO line of reels are on sale right now at really good prices. Both of the reels I linked below are fantastic values at their current prices and will last him many, many years of fishing. Biggest difference between the 2 models is the braking system. Both are great reels. Personally, for the extra $20, I'd go with the SX.
Abu Garcia REVO S - $80
Abu Garcia REVO SX - $100
ETA: This Lew's reel is another steal of a deal too:
Lew's Laser Pro Speed Spool SLP - $80
Abu Garcia REVO S - $80
Abu Garcia REVO SX - $100
ETA: This Lew's reel is another steal of a deal too:
Lew's Laser Pro Speed Spool SLP - $80
This post was edited on 6/7/17 at 9:22 am
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:21 am to Jcrew
quote:
My junior high aged son has gotten pretty serious towards bass fishing. He has been invited to fish a few tournaments with the high school team. I don't have much of a background with bass. Normally with our saltwater fishing it's basic spinning reels.
Does he currently throw baitcasters? Follow up question if the answer is yes, how many and what kind does he currently use?
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Any suggestions on good baitcasters that I can get him? I am willing to spend a few hundred if that's the direction I need to go.
There are a lot of good baitcasters you could buy in that price range. Some have more specific advantages in certain applications than others.
That being said, I'm a Lew's and Diawa fan. But I'm using mostly Lew's.
This post was edited on 6/7/17 at 9:23 am
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:28 am to Jcrew
Look for a used Curado or Chronarch E series. You can usually find them for $120-$150 on Bass Boat Central or Texas Fishing Forum.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:45 am to Jcrew
Cabela's has a sale on Curado i200 for 129.99. Get him the 6:3 gear ratio for his first since it's a good all around gear ratio. They are coming out with a new model this year thus the sale. Best reel for the money IMO.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:52 am to Jcrew
Have you asked him which one he wants?
Posted on 6/7/17 at 11:28 am to PillageUrVillage
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Does he currently throw baitcasters? Follow up question if the answer is yes, how many and what kind does he currently use
He does. He's got a couple basic diawa combos that are not great quality. I have a couple old ambassadors that he uses some. I am just waiting to pick him up a couple better ones
Posted on 6/7/17 at 11:33 am to CFDoc
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Have you asked him which one he wants?
I have. He and I are both leaning towards Lews. I'm just wanting to make sure we get one that's good for him to work with.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 11:37 am to Jcrew
My son got the 13 Concepts. They're alright but when I let him throw my JDM Scorpion Antares he hates them.
Look for the JDM Scorpion Antares on Ebay used. They're awesome.
Look for the JDM Scorpion Antares on Ebay used. They're awesome.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 12:02 pm to Jcrew
Revo STX is what I suggest. Better quality than many of the reels mentioned. Retail is ~$200 but can be found online for as low as $110. That is a lot of bang for the buck!
You should ask him what he thinks then come here for opinions on those models. Also, rod choice is just as important a factor in good set ups.
You should ask him what he thinks then come here for opinions on those models. Also, rod choice is just as important a factor in good set ups.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 12:08 pm to Jcrew
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I have. He and I are both leaning towards Lews. I'm just wanting to make sure we get one that's good for him to work with.
Well, may I suggest the Lew's BB1 Pro. Smooth as silk, casts a mile, excellent drag, and the braking system is top notch. Can be adjusted to throw just about anything.
If you are looking to get him something more on the upper end, but still novice friendly, that is an excellent choice.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 12:22 pm to PillageUrVillage
quote:I didn't notice this mentioned. The BB series is Lews older legacy line of reels. If you can find a BB1 Pro on sale pick it up.
He and I are both leaning towards Lews.
Lew's newer line has two 'Tournament' reels that I would suggest, either the Tournament Pro G or Tournament Lite G. Both are in your price range $150-$200.
This post was edited on 6/7/17 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 6/7/17 at 12:23 pm to Jcrew
I have bought a Revo and Lews in the past year. Recently picked up Curado and it has become my go to. Shimano is hard to beat as far as quality and performance goes without a ridiculous price tag. I talked to a guide in the lake Charles area that fished them 200+ days a year with little to no maintenance.
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