Low profile reels?

[lucy1205]

high dudes, I have many standard popcan muskie reels that work great I just happen to have an extra muskie rod layin around and want to try somethin different. I use to see low profile muskie reels around but hardly see them anymore. I even read an article that said they they were junk. Anyway I just wanted one that would cast mid and descent sized baits well. Also I troll a lot but don't have to use this reel for that. Do you muskie folks have any kind advise? Thanks.

[Musky_Madness]

A popular/good option is the Shimano Curado 300 DSV. It is a bigger version of the Curado and built like a tank!

[PDXFisher]

Just got my second Curado 300DSV today. I like 'em!

[Rebel9921]

Wow someone's spendy just like me...

[PDXFisher]

 Originally Posted By: Rebel9921

Wow someone's spendy just like me...

You buy DCGs like I buy reels

I just try to keep my lures-to-muskies-caught ratio somewhere less than 50-1, you seem to be around 200-1 ;>

But hey, you catch one more fish and you can go on another 200 lure shopping spree, what could be more fun than that? Aaron's got to get that retirement nest egg somehow!

[lucy1205]

Any thing worthy in the cheaper ranges

[cjac]

Quite honestly, not really.

It's still a growing reel market segment, and many will attest to past failures with shoeboxes of broken low-pro reels that simply didn't hold up. Most of us wouldn't be looking at $250 Curado 300s if there was a less expensive alternative.

[MuskyBug85]

Abu Garcia Revo inshore might be slightly cheaper, but not too sure. Otherwise try hsolist for a cheaper Shimano 300 DSV.

You could also try a normal low pro with high line pick up rate along with the high gear ratio, just make sure that it has a good warranty.

[Tim_Anderson]

I'll be trying a Revo this summer. It'll be a combo heavy slop/ bass outfit, and a light duty musky outfit. With some 50# braid and a decent rod, it should be fine. Should also double well as a client outfit for those wanting something smaller and lighter. Will try to remember to report on it later.

[Rebel9921]

 Originally Posted By: PDXFisher

You buy DCGs like I buy reels ;)I just try to keep my lures-to-muskies-caught ratio somewhere less than 50-1, you seem to be around 200-1 ;> But hey, you catch one more fish and you can go on another 200 lure shopping spree, what could be more fun than that? Aaron's got to get that retirement nest egg somehow!

Oh I beg to differ... I dont think I made that much of an impact on Aaron's retirement nest egg... Besides if I had my own boat... the number could have been different... and now I have my own boat... lure to catch ratio should change very shortly (I HOPE)... Now with reels... if I bought them up like I did with DCGs, a majority of them would basically sit there unused, taking up spaces... definitely dont need that LOL

[HugoBox]

Larry - I bet if the reels came in pink you'd buy a few more!!

-erik