Tatula CT!

On 4/9/2019 at 9:11 PM, greentrout said:

KastKing Royale Legend Elite Rage Red ... 8:1:1 ... 69.98 ...

 

good fishing ...

Got one and I love it. 

On 4/9/2019 at 9:59 PM, Catt said:

Lew's Speed Spool LFS ?

Yes sir !!!

On 4/10/2019 at 8:11 AM, NYWayfarer said:

Another vote for the Lew's.

I vote Lew’s LFS too. Small, easy to tune, and it looks good. I’m not sure why I don’t notice more Lew’s users. Lew’s has been pushing their low-end reels in Walmart. But the Speed Spool LFS is still a quality item that you can’t get there.

Lews Tournament MB on eBay for around $110. 

15 hours ago, bigjean663 said:

KastKing Royale Legend Elite Rage Red ... 8:1:1 ... 69.98 ...

Got one and I love it. 

The Shimano citica is $100 at Academy 

Lew's Tournament MB

Daiwa Tatula CT

Shimano SLX

Daiwa Fuego CT

the abu garcia alx is 130 on sportsman's outfitters

I have 3 Fuego CT and am wanting a 6.3 ratio now. 

For $130 you can get a Daiwa Tatula CT (retail price). For $110 you can get a Daiwa Fuego CT (retail price). For $100 you can get a Shimano SLX (retail price). You can find sales or go to Amazon or eBay to get them all cheaper. 

 

I have Tatulas and Fuegos and my dad has the SLX. My choice would be finding Fuegos for $50-$75. Outstanding reel that isnt much different than the Tatula but is relatively cheaper.

Shimano Citica $99.99 right now at Academy!

Pflueger Supreme

I'm sure the Lews LFS is a solid reel, but for $100 it doesn't make much sense not to upgrade to Tournament MB

Tatula 100 $109

On 4/13/2019 at 9:53 AM, Catt said:

Shimano Citica $99.99 right now at Academy!

I just checked and it's still $149 today.

On 4/13/2019 at 1:21 PM, LionHeart said:

I'm sure the Lews LFS is a solid reel, but for $100 it doesn't make much sense not to upgrade to Tournament MB

I agree. LFS retail price is $99 you can find it on sale rarely for $70

 

Tournament MB retail price is $139 you can find it on sale for $110 or lower. Dollar for dollar one of the best reels I own. It’s a tank of a reel.

 

Never buy a reel for full price.

Lew's Speed Spool LFS. I have two. Best money I ever spent.

3 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said:

I just checked and it's still $149 today.

 

$99.99 at our Academy ?

 

I bought a lews LFS a few years ago and hated it.  Felt cheap compared to my similar priced pflueger and Abu reels.  Ended up selling it on eBay

1 hour ago, Catt said:

 

$99.99 at our Academy ?

 

Guess it's just an in-store deal, not online.

30 minutes ago, Brett's_daddy said:

Guess it's just an in-store deal, not online.

 

Yeah it was a 2 day sale here & are now listed back at $149.99

 

I should have bought one yesterday when I was there!

 

On ‎4‎/‎9‎/‎2019 at 6:02 PM, HoosierFisher said:

I like my Daiwa Tatula CTs. Can be found for around $100 on eBay. 

+1 or for $65 or so the Daiwa Fuego CT in 7:1 or 8:1 gear ratios are a great value .

Lews or Shimano at that price point ?

I love the Daiwa Tatulas.  I currently own 4 of them and plan plan on purchasing more.  I was using Lews and Quantum reels until I found a deal too good to pass up on the Daiwa Tatulas.  I'll never go back.  Smooth drag, easy to dial in, durable, cast a mile.  I just add one drop of oil to the bearings once a week and never have problems with them.