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Hi all, I was cleaning up in my garage and found a 6' 3" medium weight moderate action Fenwick bc rod. It's a HMG and rated for 1/4 oz. to 5/8 oz. I am probably going to be throwing Bandit cranks for the majority of the time which are 1/4 oz. Any suggestions on any good reels for this weight? I doubt I will throw anything lighter than that. The price range I am looking for is in around the Citicas and Revo S's but will go higher if something really catches my eye. I have a Quantum Code that i don't care for and a Patriarch WLP which I really like but don't really want to spend that much since I just found the rod. Open to any suggestions. Thanks

I have the Avid series MH 7' and it is a great rod. I use it for the apps that you described and love it as a spinnerbait rod. At times I do throw 1/4 oz baits (ex. bandit 100 series) with it and it does get the job done. It is my first and only MH rod (as of now) just bc I thought it would be a well rounded rod for most baitcasting situations. I have not used the other rod but the weight rating seems to apeal to me bc I do throw 1/4 oz baits.

It seems the majority is leaning toward the Shimano's and the Patriarch. I am wondering what leaves the Revo's lacking compared to the other two? And also is the older Cudado better than the newer E model because of durability or is there a difference in performance as well? On the subject of Curado's, how would it compare to the Patriarch since that it is the only "higher end reel" I used?. If I have time over the weekend I will probably go to Cabela's and a local shop to take a good look at the reels... especially the Calcutta and see what I like. Thanks

Thanks for the input everyone. I think I might have to forego some line capacity to be manageable with lighter lures. I am still interested in the Inshore/Winch Revo which still has quite a bit of capacity, but wonder if it will disappoint me with lighter lures such as lack of distance, more backlashes etc. compared to my Quantum Code. I will also look into the Curado's more spefically the older models. I never really looked on the internet buying older stuff. Is e-bay the best place to buy the new older models? As for Daiwa, I never really considered it but will research into it to see what I can find. And as for the WLP Patriarch I know it is a good reel and can use one whenever I want. I read the drag is 10 #'s which I know is enough for LMB but wondered if its enough for bigger fish. Thanks again

Hi all this is one of my first posts here and first wanted to say that the wealth of info on this site is amazing! I am looking for opinions or advise on my next bc. I currently own a Quantum code and feel that I want to step it up. The reel will be paired up with an Avid 7' MH rod. I first started looking at the STX because of the drag and the free wiley x glasses. It felt good but am unaware how I will like the mag brakes. I used my brother in laws Patriarch (nice reel) but really didn't mess with the mag brakes because they were turned off when I used it. I also started to consider line capacity as well because I would like to take this pole to the bay for stripers or for other bigger species. So it would be a multipurpose pole not just a bass pole. My other consideration was being able to use light weight lures such as 1/4 oz crankbaits specifically Bandit 100 series ( I love em). I do have another pole to switch to for the lighter weights but the majority of the time the reel will be on the croix. So I am looking at the Curado, Revo inshore and Toro for line capacity and drag but wondering how they manage light lures like the 100 Bandits. I would like to stay somewhere around the $200 or no higher higher than $300. In all I guess I want a reel that will be mainly used for bass and can handle bigger game fish. All ears for any opinions. Oh and I want the retrieve to be not lower than 6.4. Any help is appreciated

Hi all this is my first post here, and I have had a Code for about a year. I don't care for it casting light lures (ex. 1/4 oz crankbaits). I seem to turn the brakes down in order to come out with any distance and but yet have to be very cautious of backlashes. I have tuned it many ways with the brakes and tension knob but haven't found a combo I liked, unless anyone has any tips or advice with the lighter stuff. I wanted a baitcaster to be able to throw these cranks but I seem to want to switch back to my spinning gear for this. However, before that will happen I will probably upgrade reels. I wish I would have saved the extra money to buy another reel. Seeing my bro in-law with his Patriarch reel is gettin to me . Besides that the reel has worked fine with heavier stuff and hasn't failed.