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Need a saltwater baitcaster rec

Posted on 11/21/13 at 11:06 am
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
81085 posts
Posted on 11/21/13 at 11:06 am
I've used my Calcutta 151 for 15+ years and fully intend on continuing to use it. I just want to add another to the arsenal since the 151 is my only baitcaster right now. Looking for something around $80-$110 that SO can give me for Christmas (I always buy what I want/need so I never have any ideas left come Christmas and Birthday time).

Calcutta is the only line of bait caster I've ever used so I'm not too knowledgeable on the others. Looking to use it on specs/reds casting plastics.
This post was edited on 11/21/13 at 11:07 am
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 11/21/13 at 11:09 am to
I think Shimano Citica is in that range. It's not my primary baitcaster but it does just fine.
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13717 posts
Posted on 11/21/13 at 11:18 am to
You're on the low end of the Shimano spectrum. I think a Citica is around $130 last I checked.
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 11/21/13 at 11:24 am to
I'm a shimano guy but I LOVE my new revo sx. Feels and casts great
Posted by meauxjeaux2
watson
Member since Oct 2007
60283 posts
Posted on 11/21/13 at 11:27 am to
I still have a few Calcuttas sitting in the top of my toolbox.They;re absolute junk compared to the older model Curados and the new Abu Revo's. Both low profile reels that blow away the competition. Do yourself a favor and get either the new Abu Revo inshore of the Chronarch(same as the previous Curado)



Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
39783 posts
Posted on 11/21/13 at 11:40 am to
I've used my citica and Chronarch for a while now and it doesn't even sniff the jock off of my Calcutta 200b. It can cast way further and fishes like a dream with 30# power pro. I understand it's out of your price range, but nothing can compare to be honest.
Posted by aVatiger
Water
Member since Jan 2006
27967 posts
Posted on 11/21/13 at 11:59 am to
first off, frick. abu. garcia. and anything they make, last two reels i bought from them this year was shite, thank god they at least admitted it and took it back

second,
quote:

Looking for something around $80-$110 that SO can give me for Christmas




third, listen to the chronatech people, shimano reels are tough as nails imo, i've never had a problem, but that is just me.. and if you do they'll take it right back and give you a new one

buy it from academy/cabela's, they are better about returns imo
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
28039 posts
Posted on 11/21/13 at 12:24 pm to
Piggybacking on the thread. Apologies.

Anyone here know anything about Curado Bantam? My dad just gave me one of his old ones.
Posted by LouisianaChessie
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since May 2010
2582 posts
Posted on 11/21/13 at 2:25 pm to
Chronarch ftw
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