Im looking to get a new baitcaster and I would like to spend no more than 150. Anyone have any suggestions ?
Best Baitcaster
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kjud29
, Mar 29 2012 12:25 AM
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Posted March 29 2012 - 12:25 AM
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Posted March 29 2012 - 12:31 AM
Best and $150 don't work.
Look for a used one for that price..
Look for a used one for that price..
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Posted March 29 2012 - 12:32 AM
Best one for that price
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Posted March 29 2012 - 12:46 AM
Shimano is having a $30 rebate on their Chronarchs and Curados, so those would be my top two choices. If you pay retail for the reel the post rebate price would be $170 for the Chronarch and $130 for the Curado. Both are great reels at that price point and will keep you happy for years and years.
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Posted March 29 2012 - 04:59 AM
Curado 200e on the auction site. brand new 147 free shipping.
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Posted March 29 2012 - 05:22 AM
I love my Curado 200E5 with it's 5.0:1 ratio. I use mine for cranking.
If you have to why don't save some more money or come down and get Citica or BPS PQ and than just stock up on some extra tackle.
If you have to why don't save some more money or come down and get Citica or BPS PQ and than just stock up on some extra tackle.
Oh please dear lord let it be an 8 or more!!
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Posted March 29 2012 - 05:39 AM
I've had great success with the Lews Tournament MG deep spool at 129.99 or the Tournament series at 149.99 ( dual cast control ). The previously mentioned reels are also great performers. You have several options.
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Posted March 29 2012 - 07:59 AM
Ok thanks guys I've heard many good things about the shimonos I'll probably go with that. But what is the auction site called?
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Posted March 29 2012 - 08:03 AM
You can't beat curado e series for under that price....$133 w/free shipping at ohya.com
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Posted March 29 2012 - 08:11 AM
If I was looking for a good reel in that price range, I'd look no further than a Shimano Citica or an Abu Garcia Revo S. I own both of them, and they're great reels. They're both listed at $129.99 (minus rebates) at BPS.
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Posted March 29 2012 - 08:24 AM
Personally I think you can get a GREAT reel for $150 but If you think you want the BEST look on Ebay for a Lew's TP! I've bought a used one for under $100 and a new one for just over $160.
In my opinion they are as god as it gets hands down bar none!
In my opinion they are as god as it gets hands down bar none!
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Posted March 29 2012 - 09:23 AM
Shimano Curado 200E. Get one, best reel EVER!.
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Posted March 29 2012 - 09:34 AM
You should be able to find a NIB Curado for around $125 or less.
Some were discounted last fall for $89. I own both the 50 and the
200. These are "best values". My personal preference is the CU50.
Some were discounted last fall for $89. I own both the 50 and the
200. These are "best values". My personal preference is the CU50.
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Posted March 29 2012 - 09:42 AM
Revo S or the Lew's tournament
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Posted March 29 2012 - 01:24 PM
ebayOk thanks guys I've heard many good things about the shimonos I'll probably go with that. But what is the auction site called?
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