I am in need of a new reel. I am between three reels. all are the same price of $90.

 

Lew's Super Duty Speed Spool in 8:1 for frogs and heavy braid stuff

 

Lew's BB2 Wide Speed Spool in 7:1 for plastics and topwater/ all around

 

Abu Garcia Revo Sx in 6.4:1 for square bills and spinnerbaits

 

I am also considering a 6.3:1 Shimano Cruado 200, but it is $117

 

was thinking one of each of the Lew's reels

Any thoughts?

I can't help you on the BB2. I have limited experience with the Lews super duty. It's not a bad reel it just didn't fit me. I don't have a late model curado, but have used some and I like them, you can expect quality with that reel. The SX is a solid reel, I've only ever owned the S. I hear some people have issues fine tuning them. Maybe they have a heavy spool, I don't know. 6.4:1 gear ratio is pretty darn versatile. 

I'm going with a 6.3 critics and a lews not sure which one

I have a Revo sx that I love. I also have a Lews speed spool that doesn't see much work. I just thing the Revo is much smoother. 

I have a couple Revo SX and I love them, they are definitely my work horses. If you don't mind me asking, where are you seeing those prices?

1 hour ago, SMITTY0045 said:

I have a couple Revo SX and I love them, they are definitely my work horses. If you don't mind me asking, where are you seeing those prices?

 

cabbalas

Cabelas has the STX for $119, sx for 100, S for 80, so do auction sites and abu had them direct as well. All the Gen 3 stuff is being cleared out, same with the Orra Series.

 

If you want to buy a reel, now is when you can get really good deals and pay much less than any other time. $89 for a Tatula is a crazy good deal right now, For 100-$120 you can get up into the higher Daiwa's if you have good timing and don't need 8:1.

 

Hope that helps. You can never go wrong with a Shimano or Daiwa in the $100 range, The Caenan for $75 is a quality reel as well. 

ie

Abu reels are going super cheap right now, if you like them, may want to grab a few. Also look for brands that are not "Popular" but really good like Ardent, Pinnacle, the Quantum EXO series, Okuma Komodo etc.

 

I tend to like almost every reel I buy, maybe I can cast a few a bit easier, like the size, but most reels are so similar these days when you look at them from a size and shape standpoint. 

 

I just think the Daiwa reels are the way to go right now since they are sub $100 and fish so much better than a $100 reel. The TWS feature will grow on you, but it is all preference, every company makes quality reels, House brands are often on sale now as well.