baitcasting reel for bass

[lunker651]

I've been fishing bass with spinning reel for a long time and wanting to change to bait casting reel. People say baitcasting reels are great for bass and also the prefer reels for bass. What are the advantage and disadvantage for baitcasting reel? What brands and models you prefer and Why?

[gspman]

Pros:

Better accuracy for casting.

Little or no line twist.

Seems like more power to control a fish.

Less fatigue for all day casting.

Faster casting.

Cons:

Backlashes

Backlashes

Backlashes

Can't cast light baits as well.

A decent one will cost around $100.

Bachlashes can be minimized with practice, experience, using the right rod for what you are throwing and setting up your reel properly.

I have Shimano Curado's ($120) and think they're great. They're rugged and dependable and they work real good. There's a reason they are the top dog among bass professionals.

Folks will also recommend Pflueger ($100) baitcasters too. Many pro's are using these too.

Daiwa and others make good ones too. It just seems like you have to spend $100 or more to get a good one.

Bottom line: Spend the money and get a good one and practice, practice, practice. If you get a cheap one it won't work very good and you'll end up giving up on baitcasters or spending $100+ on a good one.

[Griggs]

I'd recommend the Flueger Purist. They sell for about $80 and from what I could tell its the same thing as the Trion ($100) but a little bit smaller. They are both smooth as can be, but I picked the Purist because of the value. I couldn't find another baitcaster for under $100 that was any good. Its that Purist or spend 100-130 for a baitcastor, otherwise it won't be worth it. The crappy ones are just too hard to cast.

[msm1018]

I just recently picked up a Pflueger Trion low left handed (first baitcaster) I got it in left handed because standard baitcasters reel on the right side, I am used to reeling on the left side of a reel and it was the same price as a right handed reel. consider that before you buy one. also that thing whips my bait as far as I can make it with my amount of experience, but I do have to work on accuracy still. I made the switch and I'm happy so far, I think you'll be happy as well.

[Griggs]

Thats another thing, you don't need to make the switch. Use em both, they both are better for certain things.

[Deitz Dittrich]

As stated do not switch.. however, do get a few and give them a shot.. Baitcasters have more power, they dont twist line, they hold heavier line and allow for more accurate casting.

The only disadvantages are backlashes. With the right set up you can cast quite light lures. I often cast weightless plastics with a bait caster and can outcast many friends with spinning for distance with the same exact lure.

The only other minimal disadvantage is arm fatigue. Because the reel is on top of the rod and all the weight is then on top of the rod, there is a slight ammount of forearm fatigue that you do not have with a spinning reel. A baitcasting rod will also stress differently because of the same reason.

I have more baitcasters than I do spinning. Yet I have quite a few spinning outfits as well.

[delmuts]

hey deitz? is there any type fishing equipment that you don't have quite a few of ????

[Deitz Dittrich]

Del - I only have 1 boat!

[lunker651]

Deitz, what brand/model would you recommend for beginners. some do prefer shimano and pfluger? my budget is kind of tight. What other brands that is good but not in the hundred?

[Deitz Dittrich]

Lunker-Every reel I own is a Shimano. As Stated the Curado is $120... a little out of your price range.. but sometimes you can find them on hsolist much cheeper. Its an idea.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I received the Shimano Callisto as a gift and decided to keep it and try it out. It's cheap ($40) but actually works pretty well. I can't say how long it will hold up, but I think it's a pretty nice reel for the price. You give up the centrifugal backlash control for magnetic cast control, but I haven't had any backlash problems. I know they make a few others with a few more bearings that are in the $50-$70 range. They might be worth checking out.

[bucketmouth64]

Check out bps catalog or go online to see if there are any sales going on. Their Extreme and Rick Clunn reels are good for under $100.

[redrocketangler]

I fish the flueger purist cheapest smoothest reel out there in my opinion i have 2 and would like a third.I also have shimano bantam but i cant go past 12 lb line without problems but i have never tried braided on them and i think i paid 40$ but i would still go with the purist for 80$

TRY hsolist THEY GOT THE CHEAP STUFF!!!!

[nthomps66]

Gander Mountain makes an aluminum body Guide Series baitcaster for about $60 I think. I picked one up and it is very nice. Not as smooth as my Curado but for the money I am impressed.

[lunker651]

shimano curado it is. that's the one I like the most and it is one of the top reel. What is the differance between the regular curado and the japan(scorpion) model?