I was given a brand new berkley lightning rod 6' Medium Heavy casting rod. I would like to know a good baitcasting reel for a beginner and also what type of application this rod would be best for.

Daiwa Strikeforce 100H. Best reel for the price and IMO, better than the Silvermax. I used that same set up as my frog rod for the longest time. Set it up with braid and out that baby to use! Topwater sounds like a good option for that rod.

Your best bet is to find a good discount one such as this

http://www.academy.c...10051_448750_-1

or you could check the flea market and get a nice used one such as this

http://www.bassresou...w-profile-reel/

Shimano citica , Bps pro qualifier win win situation.

Shimano citica , Bps pro qualifier win win situation.

That's a little over priced for a a Shock

That's a little over priced for a a Shock

Yes but you might as well live a little right?

Yes but you might as well live a little right?

Ahaha very true

Heck I think I have a Curado 300EJ on an Ugly Stick Lite somewhere.

Ahaha very true

Heck I think I have a Curado 300FJ on an Ugly Stick Lite somewhere.

Lol im thinking of getting a Daiwa Steez for my $30 camo stick just for kicks.

Lol im thinking of getting a Daiwa Steez for my $30 camo stick just for kicks.

AWESOME

Lol im thinking of getting a Daiwa Steez for my $30 camo stick just for kicks.

My 50E is attatched to my $30 camo stik (do you really have one?) actually a nice rod for the price.

Beerpresure Have you checked Cabelas Bargain Cave they have a few on sale.

http://www.cabelas.c...%3Bcat105740280

This one for the weight/price had me interested it was on-sale for $60 looks like not anymore though

http://www.cabelas.c...%3Bcat104259780

I have a few reels i am unloading. Great reels at great prices, even for avid anglers.

My 50E is attatched to my $30 camo stik (do you really have one?) actually a nice rod for the price.

Beerpresure Have you checked Cabelas Bargain Cave they have a few on sale.

http://www.cabelas.c...%3Bcat105740280

This one for the weight/price had me interested it was on-sale for $60 looks like not anymore though

http://www.cabelas.c...%3Bcat104259780

Yup i really have one. I never used it. Its the Mossy Oak Breakup camo 6f 6in Medium

Your best bet is to find a good discount one such as this

http://www.academy.c...10051_448750_-1

or you could check the flea market and get a nice used one such as this

http://www.bassresou...w-profile-reel/

The Asaro in the first link is a fine reel, and while I've never owned a Pro Qualifier, I have owned a Citica 200E and an Asaro. With the exception of the weight difference, the Asaro was comparable to the Citica 200E in every way performance-wise. I also found it to be smoother and more comfortable to palm.

If I had a need for another baitcaster, I'd be buying an Asaro...or two. It's a $130 reel that's been discontinued, so the $50 closeout price is an excellent deal.

The Asaro in the first link is a fine reel, and while I've never owned a Pro Qualifier, I have owned a Citica 200E and an Asaro. With the exception of the weight difference, the Asaro was comparable to the Citica 200E in every way performance-wise. I also found it to be smoother and more comfortable to palm.

If I had a need for another baitcaster, I'd be buying an Asaro...or two. It's a $130 reel that's been discontinued, so the $50 closeout price is an excellent deal.

I agree just picked up 3 asaros. I have Pqs as well and they are fine performers also. I have to say that with initial use i like the asaro better. Even thought he PQs have some better asthetical components (swept handle, clicking drag star) that i enjoy i think the aluminum side plate of the asaro gives me better piece of mind. Just tryin to figure out how i can go buy the remaining 6 that my Academy had in stock