I'm seriously considering a round baitcaster for my flipping.

I see they have gotten lighter, but many maintain the low gear ratio that I want for increased torque.

I want strong, light, smooth, and well made. Price is always an issue, but I'm open to any suggestions.

Thanks,

avid

abu garcia C3...about 70-80 bucks..there is a few differnt sizes, i like the 5500...5501 if you want lefty

Cliff

Cardiff

Calcutta

Calcutta TE GT

Daiwa Millionaire

Speaking of the Calcutta--would the older (silver) Calcutta 100 be too light in the loafers?

Daiwa Millionaire - Man that brings back memories.

It was my first baitcaster.  Had it for about 15 years.

I think it was in my house when my ex...............we'll, that's another story for another day

Avid,

I have this reel and have used it on my flippin stick. It's a dandy for about $100. ABU 6600D5.

Ronnie

Calcutta.

I have been using an older Calcutta 251.  It has been fantastic (a little big though).  The 100 size would probably be easier for just flipping.

Avid,

I have this reel and have used it on my flippin stick. It's a dandy for about $100. ABU 6600D5.

Ronnie

Shore nuff looks purdy  8-)

Avid,

Ronnie is right, the D5 is a great reel. Even though it is a round reel, it has a recessed reel foot that gives it a low profile feel, and plenty of line capicity 12/245 and 23.5 IPT.

I've had mine for two full seasons and wouldn't trade it.

Falcon

CTE200GT (5.0:1)

Strong, silent, smooth and reliant. My first reel was purchased in 2001 and used mostly for striper fishing. Converting that to "bass years" would make it well over 100 years old! I had ReelMech service that reel and a brand new twin last year. I asked if there were any noticable differences in the reels. He commented that neither reel had any signs of wear and nothing was replaced, just cleaned and lubricated.

Disclaimer:  The reel does NOT float.  :

http://fish.shimano.com/

CTE200GT (5.0:1)

Disclaimer:  The reel does NOT float.  :

Another vote for the calcutta here.

I also have RW's old corvalus (not old , but was his before).  If you want to try a round body for flippin to see if it's what you want, I can send this one down for you.

(it's pretty much brand new)

I have a Shimano CT50 Gear Ratio: 5:0.1 Weight: 7.4 oz Bearings: 3+1

Small, light, ideal for close quarter combat  

The Diawa Luna looks like a decent reel.Relativly small for a canister. Would you go opposite handed for a flippin stick? I ask cuz it seems to me it would be quicker not swicthing hands on those bites that ya get on the fall. Also the shop down the road from me has a good deal on a lefty Luna they ordered for someone that never picked it up.

With out question, at least in my opinion, a Abu Garcia C3.

I have a shimano conquest and it is one of the finest reels I have ever used.  I almost like it better that my Calais.

Disclaimer:  The reel does NOT float.

Ouch!! I resemble that remark