10-21-2010, 11:29 PM
So I've been making the transition from spinning to baitcasting gear. I have a shimano calyx (discontinued) that I burned out by throwing AC Casitas 8 inchers. I had just bought a nice rod to help me get some distance in my casts and now I'm shopping for a reel as well. doh! Now I have no choice but to buy a new reel! shucky darn! lol
Here's some of my criteria
I have to stay under a $100
I want heavy duty but lightweight as well.
I've heard that you want a 400 series reel to handle the big baits up to 5oz, but I'm afraid a reel that size will add unnecessary weight to my rig. (gets tiring throwing those things)
I prefer the round reels to the "spaceship" looking ones.
It's going on a Gold Carrot stix 7'8" heavy rod.
something in red would look nice, but that's a minor consideration [cool]
I've been looking at the Shimano Cardiff (can't afford a calcutta) in 300 and 400.
Also been looking at Okuma 35dx & 45dx. These are "trolling reels" which I would be using it for as well. I figure it could pull double duty and I like the linecounter as well
Anyway, if you have any insight on rigs for big baits, please share.
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Here's some of my criteria
I have to stay under a $100
I want heavy duty but lightweight as well.
I've heard that you want a 400 series reel to handle the big baits up to 5oz, but I'm afraid a reel that size will add unnecessary weight to my rig. (gets tiring throwing those things)
I prefer the round reels to the "spaceship" looking ones.
It's going on a Gold Carrot stix 7'8" heavy rod.
something in red would look nice, but that's a minor consideration [cool]
I've been looking at the Shimano Cardiff (can't afford a calcutta) in 300 and 400.
Also been looking at Okuma 35dx & 45dx. These are "trolling reels" which I would be using it for as well. I figure it could pull double duty and I like the linecounter as well
Anyway, if you have any insight on rigs for big baits, please share.
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