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New Baitcast Reel Suggestions
« on: February 19, 2007, 03:18:24 PM »
I recently won a new fishing rod (courtesy of STS magazine - see page 10).

I got a Lamiglas 10'6" rated 8-12 lb. Any suggestions on a new reel to go with it?

I have the following reels: Abu C5 Mag (OK reel), Shimano TE400 - TE300 - 200GT (Love them), Penn 955 (Tough as Nails). I am looking for a smaller profile baitcaster.

Any suggestions?
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Re: New Baitcast Reel Suggestions
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2007, 03:41:23 PM »
I am looking at a Shimano CTE-200GT. The guide I went Steelheading with had two news ones and said they are awesome.
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Re: New Baitcast Reel Suggestions
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2007, 03:49:53 PM »
THE SMALL DIAWA LUNA !
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Re: New Baitcast Reel Suggestions
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2007, 04:40:21 PM »
RW,

Those sound like a nice option as well.
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Re: New Baitcast Reel Suggestions
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2007, 05:04:27 PM »
Culcutta 250
Abu garcia 5500 c3
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Re: New Baitcast Reel Suggestions
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2007, 06:32:57 PM »
I would personally recommend the shimano curado 300...It is IMHO the sweetest low profile reel out there right now, and the 300 holds over 200 yards of line..as I know we are all line ho's on here...It's butter smooth, casts a mile and is bulletproof, Take a look at one and if possible try one out...you won't be disappointed..
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Re: New Baitcast Reel Suggestions
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2007, 06:52:22 PM »
Another choice would be the ABU D series !! they make two sizes and they are smooth as silk, cast two mlies and less than $200 , I have had one for a couple of years now and it is a great little reel
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Re: New Baitcast Reel Suggestions
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2007, 07:00:44 PM »
Not your traditional choice but I suggest you take a good long look at the Shimano Bantam 50. The best level wind ever made period.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NIB-SHIMANO-BANTAM-50-MAGNUM-BAITCASTING-REEL_W0QQitemZ110092498887QQihZ001QQcategoryZ108153QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: New Baitcast Reel Suggestions
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2007, 02:30:24 AM »
Quote from: fisherforever on February 19, 2007, 07:22:48 PM
You won't be dissappointed by going with the Shimano Curado 300 DSV. I have one on the same rod and its a sweet set up

i 2nd that... that thing packs boat load of line...
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