I've got a couple of the Shimano Calais reel that are 6 or 8 years old now.  Very good reels.   I've got 5 of the Shimano 200 TEGT Calcutta reels.   They are 6 or 8 years old as well.  I like them better than the Calais.  I have several Curado reels.  They are ok reels.   Should a bait casting reel not say Shimano on it, I probably won't buy it, so I don't know about any other brands of reels.

Best .. Steez.

Favorite .. Daiwa Pixy

Own:

Shimano Citica

Revo S

Revo SX

Favorite:

Shimano Citica

Crave:

Shimano Curado 51E

Core 100

Aldebaran Mg

2007 Metanium Mg

Chronarch 50 mg

Curado 200E7

Citica 200E

Curado 200B

Curado 200B5

B Dozer, 1600 size abu's were small, like a Calcutta 50. International Series models were unique Abu's that were updated with instant anti reverse, all made in Sweden and smooth strong reels.

B Dozer, 1600 size abu's were small, like a Calcutta 50. International Series models were unique Abu's that were updated with instant anti reverse, all made in Sweden and smooth strong reels.

Thanks for your answer. I googled it and found another forum you are on! Seems like we are in the minority that like round reels. Just have a better feel to me.

The Revo Winch hands down!! ;D

Man I love that reel!!

Sheeeeesh...kids. My 1981 Ambassadeur 5500C, updated with ceramic bearings everywhere.

I love my revo stx and plan on getting the curado 200e7 very soon.

My LH Revo SX

The Daiwa Tierra I purchased from WW2farmer last year.

Top 3:

1. Daiwa Alphas Ito 103-Ai

2. Shimano Calcutta 200 TE DC

3. Daiwa Alphas R-Edition

We shall see if that list changes when my Conquest 50s arrives after being serviced & upgraded by DVT.

Revo SX and STX. Smooth

i agree

shimano chronarch 50mg

shimano curado 100d

Shimano Core 50, Curado B and E, Chronarch in that order.

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