Hi all,


I need your help with one of these first world problems. I am looking for a reel that I can put on my Kistler Helium 3, 7' heavy.




I would use the combo for a combination of:


* 3/8 - 1/2 oz Jigs (that I also would like to skip under docs)
* paddle tail swimbaits (up to 1oz including trailer)
* Chatterbaits (up to 1 oz including trailer)
* line of choice will be 14 pound FC Sniper


For these purposes the reel for the combo should be:


* equipped with enough line capacity to bomb the lure out when needed
* refined and sturdy enough for higher resistance baits
* well balanced with the rod




Here are some options that I am considering:


* Daiwa Steez SV 103XS --> 300 USD
* Shimano Bantam MGL 7.1 or 8.1. --> 300 USD
* Team Lew's Pro-Ti SLP Speed Spool 7.5:1 --> 225 USD
* Others?




Thanks for your input guys!

With the ebay Memorial discount I am considering also some older Lews that seem to have a good combination of line capacity and weight.


*  Lew's Team Pro Magnesium Speed Spool ACB  for 180 USD
* Lew's Team Lew's LITE Speed Spool LFS 

Not sure how they are with lures around 1/2-3/4 oz though and how they hold up.

Any experience?

OG zillion if you can get your hands on one

Where are you finding the Steez SV for $300?

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Daiwa-Steez-SV-103XSL-8-1-1-Left-handed-baitcasting-reel-STEEZSV103XSL/142121139264?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D1d377349867a49659784f60939576647%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D142121139264%26itm%3D142121139264&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A1b19a64c-6100-11e8-9736-74dbd18037d7|parentrq%3A9d3c678d1630ab4553f691bfffff43f7|iid%3A1  use the ebay memorial code

57 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

Where are you finding the Steez SV for $300?

 

 

It is $350 today.  I will have to check it occasionally to see if the price goes down to $300.

20 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

It is $350 today.  I will have to check it occasionally to see if the price goes down to $300.

Oh sorry, the code ran out..

Shimano chronarch mgl might be a nice fit. Have one on my 7’ kistler Helium lta medium heavy