As I have mentioned in a few other threads I am still very new to bass fishing.  Last year I bought a real cheap baitcaster combo just to see if I like it better than using a spinning setup.  I defiantly enjoyed the experience so this year I figured I would take a step up in quality.  I went over to Gander Mountain and talked with the pro staff guy there for a while.  He set me up with a Shimano Cruxis 201.  I don't have a rod for it just yet because the one I want is not coming in until the weekend.  I just can't wait to get all the snow off the lakes and get out there fishing again to try it out  

If you did good with the cheap one and liked it, you'll love the Shimano.....and I'm a Garcia fan.

Congratulations.  Welcome to a whole new world.

If you did good with the cheap one and liked it, you'll love the Shimano

That is word for word what the pro staff guy at Gander Mtn said when I bought it.  

Wise choice, you wont regret getting better quality!!! It only makes the casting experiance that much better/easier.

 I was amazed when I got my first decent reel! You probably can't say it any better than Redlinerobert did...

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