hey guys....have a budget of about 100 (that's all the wifey is letting me spend after already buying 6 new ones already this year lol)..anyways looking for a good high ratio baitcaster for that price..just wanted to see what ya'll thought

Lews or Shimano.

In addition to those, I also recommend

looking at some Daiwa models like the

Lexa. Solid reel for the money. Started

out over $100 but it's under that at many

shops now.

Throw in a Tatula too..

LEWS has several good models right now that are at that $$ range. 

tatula if it palms good for u

tatula

Lews tournament mg $89 on eBay from American legacy fishing. 14lbs of drag 10BB aluminum frame little bigger spool and handle awesome reels for $89. I've ordered two and had no problems so no need to be afraid to order.

I second the lews. I have one in a 7.1 on my worm rod and want a few more when budget allows.

im glad to hear about that lews because I actually do have one of the tourney mg and cant wait to try it (still have 15 inches of ice)  but I will probably just get another since u guys have battle tested and like em...

 

thanks guys

tight lines

Gander mtn has a lews tournament SK for 99$. Its probably just a store specific model but is still has dual brakes and the extended length handle. Almost considered one for me.

im glad to hear about that lews because I actually do have one of the tourney mg and cant wait to try it (still have 15 inches of ice)  but I will probably just get another since u guys have battle tested and like em...

 

thanks guys

tight lines

 

The Tournament MG is great reel. This reel flew under the radar for while, but its an absolute workhorse with a magnetic braking system. I don't know how and why this is but my reel has become smoother over time. This will be my 4th season with mine. The only thing I would do different with my reel is replacing the stock handle with a 90mm HawgTech.