I'm looking for a bait casting reel to pair up with the Duckett MM Finger 70MH. 

I'm not interested in a $400 reel because I'm not a fishing pro.  Probably just be fishing for bass and panfish.

Any advice/suggestions would be welcome.

TIA

How much are you willing to spend, what baits and techniques you planning to do with it?

I would look at the Revo STX or SX, Shimano Curado 200E7, Daiwa Advantage HSTA or the Pflueger Patriarch.  All of these reels are excellent reels and range in price from $170 to $200 and can be found on line and in the flea market for probably quite a bit cheaper.

SJ

Thanks for both replies...

I was thinking not more than $200 for a reel should get me a decent one.  Two that struck my eye were the Curado and the Pfleuger Patriarch, both of which were mentioned above.

It's been a while since I've been fishing, but I'm looking for bass mostly.  I'm going to have to say that I'm mostly familiar with some of the old fashioned baits... jitterbug, hula-popper, crazy-crawler, and spook...  some rapalas. 

Also very open to the latest stuff out there.  Like to learn the newest and best baits, as well.

The Curado 200E7 is the perfect all-around baitcasting reel.

If you shop around and keep an eye on our Flea Market,

you can probably pick one up for ~$150.

8-)

I picked up a Corado 201E7 yesterday off ebay for $142.99 shipped.  It's my first Shimano baitcaster but after reading a lot about it on this forum I am sure I will be thrilled with it. 

I picked up a Corado 201E7 yesterday off ebay for $142.99 shipped. It's my first Shimano baitcaster but after reading a lot about it on this forum I am sure I will be thrilled with it.

I have that one and the 51E. If they made a lefty E5 I would have that too.

Simple, high quality product.

EDIT

ABO - BR Sponsor has them $143.9x with $4 shipping

Thanks for all the advice.  I appreciate it.  Great tips on e-Bay. 

I purchased both the Curado and the Pflueger on e-Bay for around $140 each.  Brand new.  Great savings.

I'm gonna get the Duckett rod and another pistol grip rod from BPS.

Still will need some lures... I have some old lures; jitterbug, hula popper, etc... but they are so old they're made of wood.  LOL!

Any and all advice for lures is welcome.

Grump