The $100 Question

[purplesoul]

I am looking to get a baitcaster and would like to know what the best reel is for around $100. Any recommendations?

[Bass_Bully]

I know Cabellas has a Shimano Curado B reel w/ a Fish Eagle 2 rod for $150. The reel itself is $100 or $120? Little cheaper, there is a Cabellas Prodigy baitcaster for around $90 which is a nice reel.

[Bobb-o]

I was looking at a really nice Pflueger (forget what model) at gander the other day, all i know is that it was Red but was really nice and fit my hand really well and only cost aboot $60

[Deitz Dittrich]

Shimano will be comming out with a reel to replace the Curado that was priced at $120.. the new reel wich has about the exact same specs as the Curado will be priced at $100.. however, for the life of me I cant remember what they named it.

[HawgTide]

I think it's the Citica that you are thinking about, Deitz. In my opinion, it would be better to get the new Citica over an old Curado B because the Citica has the new HEG and the SF spool for around the same price.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Actually HT... the Cruxis is what I was thinking... It is the reel that replaced the old curado SF 200b.. It also has the HEG gearing too...

[SluggoMaster]

It is the Citica. I was just looking at the specs on the web the other day. I would wait and get one of those.

[HawgTide]

I guess the Citica replaces the Old Curado's price slot at $119. The Cruxis is $99. For $20 bucks you get another Ball Bearing.

[river rat316]

There both pretty heavy though a President (pflueger) or Trion are both good reels in that price range also, Quantum has the accurist thats a good reel to, my only advice is stay away from pinnacle

[big musk411]

I will attest to the Cabelas prodigy, I own one and it is a great reel. Its been two seasons now and I have never had a problem. I don't think you will find a reel with more fetures for that price. I got another curado for christmas today, and with the two ambassadures the wife picked up at a garage sale, its what rods to buy for me! Im thinking one bass, one muskie and one catfish set-up.

Merry Christmas to all!

[purplesoul]

Thanks to everyone for their input! I appreciate it!

[matthothand]

I second it. Stay away from pinnacle. I have a box of pinnacles that I will one day melt together to make a great anchor.

[blakjack23]

I own two Cabelas Prodigy's and love 'em. I also own a POS Plueger that I've sent back twice to get replaced. I will never buy one again.