Hey guys, I'm looking for a baitcaster that I can slam on a 6 or 6'6 rod that will handle weights in 1/8 to 1/4oz.  I'm looking for hopefully less than 100 or 150 bucks.  It doesn't have to be a spectacular reel, just something that can handle lighter weights.  Any recommendations??

I'm really not wanting a spinning reel because I am garbage with them.  Any help would be awesome.  Thanks in advance.

If it's all in the rod then, that really opens up my playing field.  I would have guessed that the reel was where it was at.  Looks like I'm still learning lol

I think it is better to match the finesse rod and reel together.  A Medium Light to Medium rod with a finesse reel.  Throwing an 1/8 on a finesse reel vs regular, you can probably tell the difference.

I have a Daiwa Pixy which I switch between a ML and Med rod depending upon the situation.  That reel is friggin awesome.  With upgraded drag, it really has a wide range + is a pleasure to fish.  Doesn't meet your price range though....

 

Hey Brian. my go to finesse stick is a BPS Pro finesse rod. 6'9" medium light baitcast rod. Sells for $100, but goes on sale every year for 80. I have a Johnny Morris Signature series reel on it, loaded with 10lb test XL. Got the reel for 120 and the rod for 80. A $200 combo that is the one I pick up when most would choose a spinning rod.

Not to most expensive setup, but it does the job for me.

Cheers,

GK

Brian,

Get your hands on a Pixy and you wont be dissapointed.  You'll pay a little more but I guarantee it will become one of your favorite reels.

The pixy 2x his price range go with a ebay chronarch 50mg or maybe a used curado 100d. Or daiwa sol for 180 dollars.

Brian please list the reels you own, depending upon that I can tell you if you need a reel or not.

The Pixy is out of your range, but would be the ticket. My 2nd choice would be the Chronarch 50mg. But like everyone else says, the rod better be M/L or Med. with a soft tip.

A Calcutta 50 will cure what ails ya.  And stop athlete's foot in it's tracks.

Brian please list the reels you own, depending upon that I can tell you if you need a reel or not.

All are baitcasters

3x Quantum Tourney Wal-Mart combo reels...I don't know their actual name

1x H20 Xpress 10 bearing

1x Bass Pro Shops Tournament Special piece of on a clearance rack junk ;D  It used to be a good reel, but time is catching up to it pretty badly.

Do you all think the curado 100D would be a good finess reel for smallmouth and river fishing?

A freind of mine was using a Calcutta CT-50B this week end and man let me tell you that little thing was putting a lite lure out there. I think he said he payed $130 for it new.