10-12-2009, 05:40 PM
I might also have a few (OK) reels i can part with if it helps out a fellow angler and definitely a tuber.
I use mostly Shimano and Quantum products. I have some Shimano Chronarchs, Curados, Calais, Calcuta's and Quantum Tour PT's, Energy's, and accurists. I have a BPS reel that i got in a combo. The rod was good and the reel is ok just not up to snuff with my other stuff. I think its an extreem?
Any how, it seems that for reels the more you spend the better you get, for me at least. The stuff way up there in the $400 price range, for me seems to not have enough benefit for the extra price, but the stuff in the middle at aorund $200 retail is priceless i think at maximizing your on the water fun time. Less backlashes, less worries, no brakage, all meens more fishing time for me.
That being said, i am not made of money and i'm always looking for a deal. I very rarely pay retail but i have once or twice.
My advise is one GOOD reel is better that 6 Ok reels. Thats just me i know its hard for some to round up that cash but i would rather lose a few days on the water and save up for a good reel. There are some good ones to be had at $100 bucks. The Shimano Citica comes to mind. Worry free fishing for me is priceless.
Just my $0.02.
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I use mostly Shimano and Quantum products. I have some Shimano Chronarchs, Curados, Calais, Calcuta's and Quantum Tour PT's, Energy's, and accurists. I have a BPS reel that i got in a combo. The rod was good and the reel is ok just not up to snuff with my other stuff. I think its an extreem?
Any how, it seems that for reels the more you spend the better you get, for me at least. The stuff way up there in the $400 price range, for me seems to not have enough benefit for the extra price, but the stuff in the middle at aorund $200 retail is priceless i think at maximizing your on the water fun time. Less backlashes, less worries, no brakage, all meens more fishing time for me.
That being said, i am not made of money and i'm always looking for a deal. I very rarely pay retail but i have once or twice.
My advise is one GOOD reel is better that 6 Ok reels. Thats just me i know its hard for some to round up that cash but i would rather lose a few days on the water and save up for a good reel. There are some good ones to be had at $100 bucks. The Shimano Citica comes to mind. Worry free fishing for me is priceless.
Just my $0.02.
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