Anyone have any thoughts on the Daiwa Crossfire?

If you're budgeted for a sub-$30 reel, then it's a pretty good little reel. I have one on an ultra light trout set up and have enjoyed it... just don't expect to be blown away. The Shimano Sienna may be a good choice as well since it is in that same price range. I don't have a Sienna but have had good results with my other Shimano reels.

I was just looking around at Cabelas today and thought it might be a nice reel for crappie fishing. You usually cant go wrong with Shimano or Daiwa, Ive discovered.

Definitely a good reel for crappie... I've landed 4+ pound trout on my 1500 Crossfire without any drag problems.

any drag that has problems from a four lb trout is one very sad reel. ;D

any drag that has problems from a four lb trout is one very sad reel. ;D

That's pretty funny right there... but wild cold water 4 pound trout do put up a pretty good fight and take some nice runs. Looks like no one else on here wants to admit that they have a $30 reel in their arsenal.

;D

Yeah I have a few nice rods and reels, but mostly cheaper stuff.

I own one of the Rear Drag Crossfires drag is not very smooth at all, I prefer the Michell Avocet dont know if they even make it anymore picked it up for about the same price at Wally world seems to be alot smoother of course I have been fishing it forever it seems.

any drag that has problems from a four lb trout is one very sad reel. ;D

Youd be surprised. A 4 pound trout will give you a much more exhilarating drag screaming fight than any largemouth of similar size.

You freshwater guys would be surprised what some REAL fish can do. Im talkin hundred yard runs on 80s.