My cadillac reel is probably a Bass Pro Shops Platinum series.

On 9/22/2025 at 9:08 AM, Eric 26 said:

I also like the fact that although it’s compact it holds plenty of line regardless of whether it’s mono or braid and lastly the fact it’s an Aluminum frame and available for a little over $100.00

It also has an aluminum handle-side side plate and is new-zillion-smooth.

My Cadillacs. 
 

I’ve always been a sucker for round reels as the Ambassadeur C3s is what I learned baitcasting on.  
 

These little Calcuttas are amazing… waaay smaller than I was expecting.   The Shallow Edition is my favorite of them all.

 

 

Never read reviews on 'Cadillac' reels as there's no way I could afford one.  My most expensive reel (both list and my cost as I got it on closeout) is a PXL Type R.  Have it on an Aetos 6'6" MLM and the combo is an absolute pleasure to use..

 

Reels of mine I consider 'Cadillac'.

Zillion 50th Anniversary

Exsence DC

Steez in 4 models

Helios Air

Bantam MGL

Lew's Pro Z

 

All purchased used except for the Bantam.  Could add an Airy Red.  Have a dollar and change more in it than the cost of the PXL Type R after tuning and upgrades.

When I want to play with the big girls I pull this out. That's as fancy as I'll be going.

40 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

Never read reviews on 'Cadillac' reels as there's no way I could afford one.  My most expensive reel (both list and my cost as I got it on closeout) is a PXL Type R.  Have it on an Aetos 6'6" MLM and the combo is an absolute pleasure to use..

 

Reels of mine I consider 'Cadillac'.

Zillion 50th Anniversary

Exsence DC

Steez in 4 models

Helios Air

Bantam MGL

Lew's Pro Z

 

All purchased used except for the Bantam.  Could add an Airy Red.  Have a dollar and change more in it than the cost of the PXL Type R after tuning and upgrades.

For the love of all things sacred pictures please as that sounds like a fantastic collection to me😃 Oh and by the way do include the Airy Red😉

1 hour ago, Eric 26 said:

For the love of all things sacred pictures please as that sounds like a fantastic collection to me😃 Oh and by the way do include the Airy Red😉

I'll try to figure out how.  It's something I've wanted to do for a long time.