Hi members~ 
 

I ve been using lews baitcaster, but wanting to try out shimano. But line up and model names are pretty confusing. Could someone give me some brief guidance? I am looking for 3 types of reels, below are what I am currently using. 

 

1. One for moving baits, Long range casting. (Lews BB1 pro)

 

2. One for standard, all around workhorse. (Lews Tournament pro)
 

3. Heavy duty for frog/heavy cover (Lews super duty)
 

Which shimano models would translate from current setup? Price range is 100~300 dollar, anything that is not too budget or too expensive. 
 

Appreciate all inputs! 
Thanks~

Simple.....I would use a Shimano Curado DC for all but maybe a Bantam for number 3 might be better. The DC can handle just about anything.  The Bantam is a heavy duty workhorse, more like a round bait caster.  Both are smooth and cast just about anything a mile.    

Weight, gear ratio, line capacity and price.  Only you can figure out the gear ratios you want.

Tom

The Curado K will do anything I ask it to do.  3 ratios available in R\L.  200 size spool.  All around solid reel.  Under $200.  

 

Cant speak for the DC.  Don't own any, but there are plenty of reviews and opinions available. 

I have a Curado DC and a Curado 200K HG. They would fit the bill for everything you have listed. Both mint, basically brand new. I would sell them if interested. They are just sitting around right now. I will be listing them here soon.

56 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said:

I have a Curado DC and a Curado 200K HG. They would fit the bill for everything you have listed. Both mint, basically brand new. I would sell them if interested. They are just sitting around right now. I will be listing them here soon.

What are you looking to get for each?

I’ll try

at your lowest budget ~ 100

1 SLX

2 SLX HG

3 SLX XG.

 

in the middle

1 200K

2 200K HG

3 200K XG

 

top of your budget

1 bantam MGL

2 bantam MGL HG

3 bantam MGL XG

1. Curado 200k due to spool size

2. Chronarch 150 for similiar weight or curado 150 dc if extra weight does not matter. 

3. Curado 200k again due to build.