New baitcaster reels

[Biden Smokes Mid]

The Abu Garcia Black Max that I have is amazing.

 

[Kirk]

I have two of the Piscifuns Bait Casters. I haven't used them a lot yet, but so far they are doing great.

I sold all my high dollar bait casters when I sold my boat a few years ago. So far the Piscifuns are performing just as well as the high dollar stuff. When I abuse them for a couple of seasons I might have a different opinion.

 

[WTM]

I have two of the Piscifuns Bait Casters. I haven't used them a lot yet, but so far they are doing great.

I sold all my high dollar bait casters when I sold my boat a few years ago. So far the Piscifuns are performing just as well as the high dollar stuff. When I abuse them for a couple of seasons I might have a different opinion.

which models did you get?

 

[Spurhunter]

The Abu Garcia Black Max that I have is amazing.

My son loves the Black Max, Pro Max, and even the Silver Max, and they are pretty cheap.

 

[tnanh]

shimano slx or diawa fuego ct.

been aiming to try some of the piscifuns. i cant believe they are built as good as they say they are. maybe they give the workers an extra fish head with their beating.

tell you a little secret about most of the kastkings. most of the time they ship out without any bearing lube. why i dont know.

Thanks. I will go oil them.

 

[TNReb]

Shimano slx is a great reel. My local sporting goods store has them for $99.

I agree. I prefer these over the Lew's Speed Spool.

If you ever get down towards Moulton AL, a place called Shelton's probably has them a bit cheaper. I make a trip down there about once a year to stock up on any reels and line that I need.

 

[Kirk]

which models did you get?

I had to wait until I got home and looked at them.

I have two of the Alloy M 6.3:1 $80 each and one of the Carbon x 2000 6.2:1 spinning reels. $60.

 

[Roadracer6]

I like my kastking speed demon pro....not sure if they still make them. I did have to replace a spring in it but that was free and easy.

 

[TheLBLman]

Ambassadors 4600s were the last i bought and that has been awhile

Those were once my "go to" reels.
But that was a more than quite a while ago!

For the money, I agree with several who have mentioned the Lews.

 

[FLTENNHUNTER1]

I suspected that's what happened with mine.

I lubed all of the KK's before using (all reels actually) and their bearings (and drags) are crap.

 

[Crow Terminator]

The newer Lews are junk. The bearings and gears will go out of them...if not, then the level wind will. I'm a big Daiwa fan. I've not had any trouble out of their reels, baitcasting or spinning.

 

[FLTENNHUNTER1]

The newer Lews are junk. The bearings and gears will go out of them...if not, then the level wind will. I'm a big Daiwa fan. I've not had any trouble out of their reels, baitcasting or spinning.

Lews baitcasters junk? Which models?

 

[Crow Terminator]

Lews baitcasters junk? Which models?

Speed Spool series and Crush series both. My dad went all out and bought about 6 of the Speed Spool series at one time. Only one of those is still functional. I have had 2 of them do the same thing as his....gears strip and the handle doesn't engage the spool any more. I also have one of the Tournament Pro series that has lasted the longest (about 3 yrs) and it is now sounding like the bearings are bad. The Crush series had the level wind part break off. Dad said "well, now we know why they were just $99". By comparison to how great dad takes care of his stuff, he still has his original 4 of the Shimano Curado Bantam 200s...the green ones that everybody likes. Still in use today and those things have to be at least 25 years old. He fishes about 4 days out of the week, every week. He's now transitioned to Daiwa Tatula reels and seems to like them.

 

[jwb]

shimano slx

 

[FLTENNHUNTER1]

Speed Spool series and Crush series both. My dad went all out and bought about 6 of the Speed Spool series at one time. Only one of those is still functional. I have had 2 of them do the same thing as his....gears strip and the handle doesn't engage the spool any more. I also have one of the Tournament Pro series that has lasted the longest (about 3 yrs) and it is now sounding like the bearings are bad. The Crush series had the level wind part break off. Dad said "well, now we know why they were just $99". By comparison to how great dad takes care of his stuff, he still has his original 4 of the Shimano Curado Bantam 200s...the green ones that everybody likes. Still in use today and those things have to be at least 25 years old. He fishes about 4 days out of the week, every week. He's now transitioned to Daiwa Tatula reels and seems to like them.

Interesting. I’ll let you know how mine hold up. I have probably 10 various models. From high end to 99 dollar ones. Lots of pros use them.

I think one company makes most of brands in Korea so the big names are probably all about them same.

Either way they all have to be maintained or they will fail. When I am on the water 8 hours or more I cast close to a thousand times in one day. That will wear out a unlubed bearing or gear in a heartbeat.

My oldest reel is a Revo SX and has held up well in 10 years.

You get what you pay for.

 

[WTM]

Interesting. I’ll let you know how mine hold up. I have probably 10 various models. From high end to 99 dollar ones. Lots of pros use them.

I think one company makes most of brands in Korea so the big names are probably all about them same.

Either way they all have to be maintained or they will fail. When I am on the water 8 hours or more I cast close to a thousand times in one day. That will wear out a unlubed bearing or gear in a heartbeat.

My oldest reel is a Revo SX and has held up well in 10 years.

You get what you pay for.

korea, china, maladia and thailand and some of these brands use the same parts as say the diawas.

 

[NumberOne]

Go Shimano or Daiwa in that price range.

 

[Sam Davis]

The newer Lews are junk. The bearings and gears will go out of them...if not, then the level wind will. I'm a big Daiwa fan. I've not had any trouble out of their reels, baitcasting or spinning.

I agree 100% on Daiwa reels. Tatula SV TW is the best bait caster I ever used. Got 4 of them. Cast light lures and not even think about a backlash. Well worth the money.
I use Garcia premier & Revo sx spinning reels & Garcia Veritas rods.

 

[Sam Davis]

I need to replace 2-3 worn out baitcasters. What’s the best value these days for around 100.00 or less?

I just received a bass pro sale paper. Abu Garcia revo x is on sale for $69.97 . You will not get a better reel for this price.
We have 2 of them and they are great.We paid over $100 for them a couple years ago.

 

[Bullit]

I’ve had good luck out of Shimano and browning reels , good luck. Anyone can send me your old reels to get buried.