MJack Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I purchased a nice Shimano baitcasting rod recently. It’s a 6.10ft medium heavy fast Zodias. What’s a good reel for this rod between $100 and 200? Thanks! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediAmoeba Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 If you like magnetic braking - find a Daiwa Tatula SV for under 200. If you like centrifugal brakes get a Shimano Curado for under 200. Both these reels retail for about 210 but can be found for around 175-180 shipped. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratos4me Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Shimano SLX. Curado is better if you can find it under 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 This one’s nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted February 18 Super User Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, JediAmoeba said: If you like magnetic braking - find a Daiwa Tatula SV for under 200. If you like centrifugal brakes get a Shimano Curado for under 200. Both these reels retail for about 210 but can be found for around 175-180 shipped. If you want both braking systems in one reel - Lews Tournament MP for $160 retail. That's the reel that would replace my Pflueger Patriarchs (also dual braking) if needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 At $165 (search around just a little) the abu Garcia revo stx gen 4 is a great reel. I have two of that generation and I think they are a great reel at that price point (I wouldn’t pay full retail on them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pogues2300 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Tatula sv and you won’t be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jar11591 Posted February 18 Super User Share Posted February 18 12 hours ago, JediAmoeba said: If you like magnetic braking - find a Daiwa Tatula SV for under 200. Yep. They’re pleasures to fish with. If i was buying a reel with a budget between $150-$200, it would be this reel every time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil77 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Putting a daiwa reel on a Shimano rod is blasphemy. Get a curado and repent. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJack Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 5 hours ago, Phil77 said: Putting a daiwa reel on a Shimano rod is blasphemy. Get a curado and repent. I was wondering if that would be kosher🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User dodgeguy Posted February 19 Super User Share Posted February 19 Any of the 199$ Lew's reels.The tournament Pro is the best do everything reel.The bb1 is the best crankbaits reel.the sp is good for skipping and pitching. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBBrandon Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Curado 150 MGL, Tatula SV, Lews Tournament Pro. All great choices. I have that exact rod with a tournament pro on it and it feels great in hand 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shie Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Go on eBay and find yourself a used reel for a good price. Shimano 18 bantam mgl's can be had for $150 right now which is a steal. You can also find 16 metanium mgl's in pretty good condition for cheaper than that. If you want something brand new, both the shimano scorpion mgl (basically a curado 200k with an mgl spool) and daiwa tatula sv103 are great options. Both are $170-175 brand new from digitaka. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted February 19 Super User Share Posted February 19 Shimano SLX 70 MGL will do everything Curado reel can do for less money within your budget. Tom 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User FryDog62 Posted February 19 Super User Share Posted February 19 Shimano SLX/Curado depending on pricing are great reels. Tatula CT as well. However, if you plan to skip and lures - any Daiwa SV spool is what you want. If not, you give up some distance and go with above options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 50 minutes ago, WRB said: Shimano SLX 70 MGL will do everything Curado reel can do for less money within your budget. Tom Why shimano have to make SLX so ugly though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Catt Posted February 19 Super User Share Posted February 19 On 2/17/2023 at 11:32 PM, MN Fisher said: If you want both braking systems in one reel - Lews Tournament MP for $160 retail. I have both the MP & MB Both will do anything you want easily. $40 more will get you a HyperMag 5.4 ozs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User NYWayfarer Posted February 20 Super User Share Posted February 20 The Shimano SLX DC would be my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted February 20 Super User Share Posted February 20 17 hours ago, Cbump said: Why shimano have to make SLX so ugly though? Beauty is in the eye of the holder. Black w/blue anodized accents.....ugly? Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakesndrum Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Have had good luck with the Daiwa Tatula CT reels. You can find them under $120 if you look. Smooth and lightweight with good drags. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User PhishLI Posted February 20 Super User Share Posted February 20 On 2/17/2023 at 10:26 PM, MJack said: I purchased a nice Shimano baitcasting rod recently. It’s a 6.10ft medium heavy fast Zodias. What’s a good reel for this rod between $100 and 200? Thanks! If you don't have mini-me hands, the Tatula 150 is a great choice in a very versatile reel. It'll do typical bass baits well and is heavy-duty enough if you ever choose to upsize your baits. Put a drop of oil into the spool bearings when you get it and it'll run quiet. Takes about 2 minutes. That's for you too @king fisher Daiwa Tatula 150 Casting Reel - Tackle Warehouse 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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