Anyone use this reel? I just can't see how a reel in this price range would perform well, or am I completely wrong? Thanks in advance!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Daiwa-Megaforce-100TSH-Baitcasting-Reel-Twitchin-Bar_W0QQitemZ290231774715QQihZ019QQcategoryZ108153QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Yup. I fished one for about a month, then I returned it to BPS. The thumbar stuck open all the time and the drag came lose on its own. I love the twitchin' bar for taking up slack line while multi-tasking with my crank hand (drinking coffee, messing with sonar or gps, ect.) but it wasn't worth the trade off for poor operation. I might pick up the Viento w/twitchin' bar in the future, but it's 3 times the price......

Thanks Roger! What other reel could you recommend for baits up to 3/4oz. The twitchin bar is not a must.

this was just asked not too long ago...see: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1209483961

I bought thsi reel about a month ago.. works great for me.. except the fact that im still tryin gto get used to the whole baitcasting part of it.. lol.. so needless to say, i still get alot of burdsnests..  but for the price its well worth it!

I bought thsi reel about a month ago.. works great for me.. except the fact that im still tryin gto get used to the whole baitcasting part of it.. lol.. so needless to say, i still get alot of burdsnests.. but for the price its well worth it!

Then you also need to do some quick reading..

Try this.....Basic Baitcast Reel Setup 101

Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!!

Thanks Roger! What other reel could you recommend for baits up to 3/4oz. The twitchin bar is not a must.

That's a tough one to find in that price range. When I brought mine back I upgraded to a Shimano Castiac 201, and so far I love it, but I've never had a Shimano reel I didn't like. I'm sure If you do some reel searches on this site, you'll get the answer you're looking for (or get alot more confused :-? )

Also, although I only had the magforce for a month and only used it about a dozen times, I already find myself missing the twitchin' bar applications.......

Daiwa exceler?

Daiwa advantage hsta?

Bought one couple weeks ago, fished it last week. In my opinion its junk.

Field & Stream says this is the best value in a Baitcaster reel http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96615_100001001_100000000_100001000_100-1-1

I just landed a 38" 19.5 lb Striper on Mothers day with this reel and had no problem getting this fish in.

Good Luck

Joe