Baitcast reel for casting walleye cranks??

[PerchJerker]

Does anyone use a baitcast reel for casting cranks for walleyes? Any recommendations for a casting reel that's well suited for this?

I pretty much just use spinning gear when throwing walleye cranks, because they're so small and lightweight. But I think I might add a casting reel this year (that would also get used a little for bass and pike) and am looking for advice or suggestions.

[Matt C]

I use a Pflueger Criterion rod and reel as my favorite baitcaster setup. Its an IM8 6'6" Medium rod with 12lb fireline crystal on it.

Works great for tossing husky [PoorWordUsage] and shad raps into the shallows and weed edges.

I have also trolled with it and been able to throw bigger baits as well for pike and bass. I have not had any backlash issues.

I paid under 100 bucks for it all.

[Esox_Magnum]

I use a Revo S on a Fenwick Techna AV with spider wire invisi braid

[polarsusd81]

Dave, with the rebate and low price All American has, you can't really beat the new Curados from Shimano. They have always been and always will be a great reel. You know enough about all the other equipment to know what you want, but that is what I am using this year. It really can't be beat for the price through them.

[walleyematt]

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