Hey everyone, new to the forum, so I apologize if this is a redundant topic, however I thought it would be a good way to get some ideas/help.  So basically, I have always fished light saltwater and just started bass fishing last year.  I always used spinning gear, until I wanted to challenge myself and see why so many people use baitcasters.  I bought a daiwa laguna because I had read where people haven't had many issues with it being used in light saltwater and that it was fairly difficult to get bad backlashes.  Needless to say, I'm in love with it and now that I'm pretty good at using a baitcaster, I would like to spend a little more money for a quality reel or maybe even a combo.  My absolute max would have to be $140 and I would like to not worry too much about many problems from using it for light saltwater fishing, as well as bass fishing.  From what I have seen, it seems like people really like the silver max combo's and even more people like Lew's products. Please comment what you think falls into what I am looking for! Thank you

 

Shimano Casitas (6.7oz) $120

Out of your range, but the Curado is currently on sale for $150

Roger

 

I have heard and seen of many people using the curado's, is 150 "too good" of a deal to pass up?

7 minutes ago, Azxethy said:

I have heard and seen of many people using the curado's, is 150 "too good" of a deal to pass up?

 

 

   In my opinion...yes 

Welcome aboard!

 

Curado is a solid reel. Good price from @RoLo

Thanks Darren, I see you're from the 757 area. I'm located in Suffolk!

When you say Curado  which one are you talking about? Man you got 100, 200 , 300 , 70 and a host of #s that follow

3 hours ago, david in va said:

When you say Curado  which one are you talking about? Man you got 100, 200 , 300 , 70 and a host of #s that follow

I'm assuming 200 series; I've seen them for $150 at BPS and Cabelas

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHIMANO-CURADO-200PG-BAITCAST-REEL-NEW-/391761033276?hash=item5b36c6f83c:g:R~UAAOSwDmBY3n~y

forgot to type in reply 125 on e bay

Lew's Tournament MB Speed Spool is one of the best at that price range. Ive used it for almost a year and it is buttery smooth and have had no problems with it.