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Inshore bait cast reels:
Posted on 7/7/20 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 7/7/20 at 12:22 pm
Lews Speed Mach vs Smoke Inshore vs Cedros.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
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Posted on 7/7/20 at 1:10 pm to caddysdad
Haven't use any of those mentioned.
The "inshore" on baitcast reels is more marketing IMO. You'll be OK with reels not labeled as such. Hell, I've been throwing curados for the past 15 or so years and spray them down and typical maintenance and been just fine.
Sorry I can't help, just offering some advice to not limit yourself :)
The "inshore" on baitcast reels is more marketing IMO. You'll be OK with reels not labeled as such. Hell, I've been throwing curados for the past 15 or so years and spray them down and typical maintenance and been just fine.
Sorry I can't help, just offering some advice to not limit yourself :)
This post was edited on 7/7/20 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 7/7/20 at 1:38 pm to caddysdad
Switched from Shimano to Lews several years ago, the Tournament Lite models are very good but my new Pro Ti is the best reel I've ever owned. Has held for nearly a year now of wading without being opened up and still cast a 1/16oz jig head as far as ever.
Posted on 7/7/20 at 2:53 pm to TxWadingFool
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Switched from Shimano to Lews several years ago, the Tournament Lite models are very good but my new Pro Ti is the best reel I've ever owned. Has held for nearly a year now of wading without being opened up and still cast a 1/16oz jig head as far as ever.
This ^.
Lews Custom Inshore as well
Posted on 7/7/20 at 3:19 pm to caddysdad
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The "inshore" on baitcast reels is more marketing IMO. You'll be OK with reels not labeled as such. Hell, I've been throwing curados for the past 15 or so years and spray them down and typical maintenance and been just fine.
^yup. I've got probably 10 curados that I've slowly acquired through the years, latest model being the k which I love. They're all mostly used for inshore fishing and I cannot recommend a more durable reel. Shoot, I've got an old bantam that has to be over 15 years old that still throws like a dream and is used every trip. I just do routine maintenance and oiling.
Posted on 7/7/20 at 3:24 pm to bulltiger91
I’d prefer to buy 2 SLX reels than 1 curado. Have one with Boca synthetic bearings that casts a country mile.
Posted on 7/7/20 at 7:02 pm to TxWadingFool
At $350, it better be....
Posted on 7/7/20 at 7:17 pm to caddysdad
I've tried them all and prefer the 13 Concept C followed by the Daiwa Coastal 150. Wish they still made the Garcia Orra Inshore. That thing is bullet proof.....
Btw, just saw that Pro Ti is about $500. Yikes..
Btw, just saw that Pro Ti is about $500. Yikes..
This post was edited on 7/7/20 at 7:20 pm
Posted on 7/7/20 at 7:28 pm to LSUlefty
My favorite is a $40 combo from academy
They throw smooth, last a while, and you can go through roughly 10 before you reach the price of 1 other rod and reel marketed for inshore bait casting
They throw smooth, last a while, and you can go through roughly 10 before you reach the price of 1 other rod and reel marketed for inshore bait casting
This post was edited on 7/7/20 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 7/7/20 at 8:22 pm to caddysdad
man i really like the Lews. They're just at a good price point and undervalued i think. The Inshore Custom has quality action and features, but the standard Inshore is a great option if you need to clean house and get several new reels.
Posted on 7/7/20 at 8:29 pm to caddysdad
Posted on 7/7/20 at 8:31 pm to GeauxTigers0107
Just picked up the Daiwa coastal tws 200hs. Phenomenal reel.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 12:42 am to LSUlefty
quote:I've had mine for years and it is an absolute tank. Wish I would have bought more of them at the time. Currently my favorite inshore feel is the Daiwa Coastal SV. It takes smoothness to a whole new level.
Wish they still made the Garcia Orra Inshore
As for OP, I would seriously consider a Lew's Tournament MB. My buddy guides big lake on a daily basis and he has been using a couple of those for years with no issues. About as bullet proof as you can get for that price range. Currently $120 at bass pro.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 7:18 am to caddysdad
Some of you baws spend allot on reels to get full of salt... I have a hard time paying >$100.
I know allot dislike them, but my fav reel right now is the concept Z. I bought some on clearance for $90 last year.
I know allot dislike them, but my fav reel right now is the concept Z. I bought some on clearance for $90 last year.
This post was edited on 7/8/20 at 7:19 am
Posted on 7/8/20 at 7:44 am to caddysdad
Just switched all of mine to Lews Laser MG Speedspool. They're cheap, they're durable, they throw a mile and they're super easy to calibrate.
Literally first trip out with them, only got one backlash. Fixed it and the settings and then applied those to the rest of the reels and fished in and out of the wind for the rest of the day.
Can't speek to the others, but for 70-80 bucks, you can't beat these.
Literally first trip out with them, only got one backlash. Fixed it and the settings and then applied those to the rest of the reels and fished in and out of the wind for the rest of the day.
Can't speek to the others, but for 70-80 bucks, you can't beat these.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 7:51 am to caddysdad
Last year or so, I ended up trying to buy a closeout of the old model Abu Garcia Inshore reel for $79 with Cabela's. It got put on back order because they ran out quickly, but my order was already in.
After a couple weeks of waiting, I contacted them and they fulfilled my order with the new model at the same price.
I should have bought two at the beginning...
After a couple weeks of waiting, I contacted them and they fulfilled my order with the new model at the same price.
I should have bought two at the beginning...
This post was edited on 7/8/20 at 7:52 am
Posted on 7/8/20 at 10:23 am to caddysdad
I've got 3 Shimano Chronarchs that I absolutely abuse. Two of them are over 10 years old. Love those reels.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 6:51 am to Uncle JackD
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the concept Z.
eBay has several for around $100. Must be on closeout.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:39 am to caddysdad
Old round Black Max. They just don't care about salt at all. Hard to find parts though. I need a couple handles.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 9:17 am to AlxTgr
Used to be Shimano-only for all things baitcasters, had about all of them under $200.......but then I picked up an $80 Lews from friends' recs. Wow, won't buy any more shimano baitcasters.
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