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[koifish]

which baitcaster would be good? i mostly fish vedder and fraser thats about it   for salmon which baitcaster reel would be good and the price thanks!

[CohoJake]

The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 or 6600 C4 is a good entry level reel.  There are ample spare parts available, and they are pretty durable.  They handle both mono and braided lines very well.  If you can find someone who will let you try a couple out, think hard about whether you want right-handed or left-handed retrieve.  My father and I are both right handers, but we have come to prefer left handed reels since it allows you to cast and begin your retrieve without switching hands, and it leaves our strong right arms to hold the rod and fight the fish. 

[rickjames_2]

I started with an Abu 6500 c3 and it served me well. Worm gear eventually went but that was an older model and I dipped in the Fraser a couple times. my dad still runs an Abu and likes it. I have had 3 including a C4. I would say if you are going to use it both in the Fraser and systems like the Vedder go with the C3. The C4 can burn out after too many springs burn out line on the Fraser

I recently moved up to a Shimano Calcutta 400 B and it is worth the money, but like the last poster suggested, really consider whether you like left or right. I wish my Calcutta was left hand retrieve.

Calcutta is usually around $230-$260
ABU C3 IS $135 or so at Fred's.
Buy Canadian if you can, but if you can't Wal-Mart in the state's sells it for $97.99.

[CohoJake]

I started with an Abu 6500 c3 and it served me well. Worm gear eventually went but that was an older model and I dipped in the Fraser a couple times. my dad still runs an Abu and likes it. I have had 3 including a C4. I would say if you are going to use it both in the Fraser and systems like the Vedder go with the C3. The C4 can burn out after too many springs burn out line on the Fraser

The C4 has a faster retrieve, but the freespool button is in an annoying place (across the spool).  Whenever I fish with my dad's reel I always accidentally push the freespool button.  My C3 makes me happy.

I'm sure that whatever burned out on your C4 can be replaced. 

[1son]

Lower end Abu series are very nice and affordable reels can't beat it for the price very reliable can't go wrong

[rickjames_2]

I'm sure that whatever burned out on your C4 can be replaced. 

It didn't happen to mine, but this is what I was told by the guys in the tackle shop when I bought my C4.

[koifish]

hi i have a baitcaster but i dont know if its a good one tho

mr.bigfish south bend 2 ball bearings gear ratio 4.8:1 thats the baitcaster anybody know this one?

[Zanna]

+1 for the Abu 6500 got my first one this season and liked it a lot so far. Perform well on both fresh and saltwater (beach)

[rickjames_2]

Just looked it up. Couldn't find much about it. If this is it, then it is a spinning reel not a baitcasting reel.

chatham-kent.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sporting-goods-exercise-fishing-camping-outdoors-Mr-Big-Fish-W0QQAdIdZ407627758

[koifish]

its a baitcaster i have it at home i found it in my garage

[zabber]

You can always try it and replace it if it fails. Not sure what the line capacity on that one is but that's more of a concern if you're casting a mile on the Fraser and get into a spring.

[chironomidking]

Shimano Calcutta 400/400TE
Diawa Luna 300
Shimano Curado 300E/300DSV

All work well for all waters in the Lower Mainland.  Calcutta holds the most line, Luna is next and Curado holds the least so I use each for different fisheries.

Calcutta has held 30lb springs and chum in the Fraser and Harrison systems
Luna is excellent for sockeye, smaller springs, chum and steelhead
Curado is excellent for steelhead and coho (and pinks)

[koifish]

what about this one?

Daiwa M-S300 Millionaire S Series Baitcasting Reel



M-S300
DAI-0145   XH - H   2+1   5.1:1   10.3   310/12
260/14
190/20

76$ plus tax also shipping

[fish fishburn]

I use the Curado 301E left handed the righty is the 300. Its a work horse and can take abuse. I have 275 yards of Power Pro on mine (30lb). The drag system is super smooth. Ive been told by other fishers that it is to light of a reel but have yet to be proven wrong. I like the low profile design it fits in the palm of my hand.

[Matt Nash]

I've got an entry level Shimano reel - the Corvalus 400. I'm actually new to bait-casting reels so I don't know if it's me or the reel but I've been having a heck of a time with birds nests! I've just read on another thread that this may be because there is too much line so I'm going to try taking some off and see if that improves the ratio of good/bad casts for me. I'll report back but for now I would say be wary when purchasing this reel. (to qualify this, I am also a rookie so keep that in mind!)