new baitcaster time

[mwal]

My 15 year old Daiwa bit the dust this weekend. What is a good replacement reel. My price point is up to $150.00 it will be used for worming and some lighter jig work. I spool with 30lb power pro slick and attach flouro leaders depending on conditions. MY other reels are some old 5500, a Citrix, and a lews. Maybe leaning towards another Lews. What have you guys had good luck with?

Mwal

[KickNBass]

Curado or a lews (maybe two!) would be my choice at that price point.

[JP Z]

Lew's introduced a bunch of nice reels at ICAST this year. Some even in the $60 price point which I will admit I'm curious about.

I personally use Pflueger reels for most of mine but I got a great deal on them. IF I were to buy a new Reel now I would head towards Lew's just based on the coupons and bang for your buck.

[bemidjibasser]

Look at another daiwa...your last one lasted 15 years.

[Juan Grande]

I got two Lews Speed Spools this spring for $60 each and couldn't be happier with them. PM me if you want more info mwal.

[Search Function]

Which model Daiwa did you have? If Daiwa worked for you why change? Lot's of people are happy with the Tatula which is in your price range. I am currently waiting on receiving a new Type R Tatula which I won in an auction for well south of $150.

[mwal]

I will check the tatula out I am out of date on models.

Mwal

[MuskieFever]

The Abu Garcia revo series are favorite of mine. I'd say the revo SX . You can usually find good deals to knock the price down a little. I have the 1st generation S and love it but the 3rd generation don't seem to have as much stopping power.

[Search Function]

I will check the tatula out I am out of date on models.

Mwal

Daiwa also has the Lexa 100 in your price range. It was given a Best Value Award at Tackle Tour.

[jalberg]

I went to Lews when they came back a few years ago and I have 7 of them now. I have given them a serious workout and they are still going strong. I have two of the Tournament MG which should be in your price range. It sounds like they have plenty of options now.

[mwal]

Spent the evening at cabelas in Woodbury . Played with the tatula , curado and lews. I left with the lew's tournament mg. It just felt smoother than the others . The reviews for all of the reels were good so I went with what felt best. Thanks for the suggestions it will be on a 7 ft shimanno with 30 lb pp super slick

Mwal