I am probably going to purchase one tomorrow or in the near future and was wondering what your favorite one is. It seems like most companies make one, but they are usually only carried in 1 or 2 of their models. I am also a lefty so that narrows it down even more for me. I plan to use mine for frogs at first, but plan to expand its functions once I learn more techniques.

Curado 200dhsv is what I have now.  I use it for almost everything.

for the money, the curado e7 is tough to beat.

Just about all of their reels are offered in a 7.1.1

Depends what I want a 7:1 reel for. When I'm fishing heavy heavy cover with a frog or punching I like my STXs, but when I'm using a jig or soft plastics I like my Zillions.

Quantum Tour Edition 11 bearing 7:1 Reel - TE1170PT

curado e7

curado e7

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The Zillion.  Fast, smooth retrieve.

Quantum Tour Edition 11 bearing 7:1 Reel - TE1170PT

x2 but the TE1171 cause its the left hand model. Own two of them and happen to love them, and you can get them new for about $120. Doesnt break the bank and offers a great reel.

I'd have to say my Curado D is pretty darn sweet. Haven't fish for bass (I'm in N. Utah ) with it, but  I've fished with it for trout and am surprised how well it cast light setups. Plus I Only paid $70.00 for a brand new reel  

CURADO E7 the best by far light as can be cast like butter and you cant beat the price

Zillion FTW !!

The Zillion. Fast, smooth retrieve.

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Zillion or steez

Shimano Curado E7, unbeatable. You will be hard pressed to find a better reel for less than $200.

pflueger patriarch blows away all the other pretenders!!!

Quantum Tour Edition (TE1170PT)

Chronarch D

Chronarch D

X2. This reel is a homerun!!!

Anything Shimano.  

Zillion or Revo

I have a Rick Clunn model from BPS that I've grown very fond of.

Rock solid reel.

It's my favorite cause its my only 7.1 reel and its the Daiwa Megaforce

Zillion or Revo

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