Geoff Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I'm looking at purchasing a baitcaster reel & seek your advice. I had one many years ago , an el chepo & spent more time undoing the birds nest on the spindle than fishing. Since then have been using spinning reels. I've had a look on the net & the options , both in brands & models is huge. Before visiting the tackle stores I would like to narrow the field with a proven product rather than having a sales person push their product of the month What I would like is something under $250 to flick small / medium luers , perhaps around 3 - 4 kg line & not end up with a mess on the reel when the lure hits the water. I understand some reels have a "sensor" that stops the reel spinning when the lure hits the water , is this correct?? Tks Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmaniac Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) Hey mate, With respect to "sensors" and overruns. I have spoken to a lot of tackle reps and they all go on about correct adjustment or friction and magnetic resistance etc etc. To optimise your cast distance you need as little resistance as possible but if you want to stop an overrun you need to increase the spool tension significantly and (especially on a light lure) you won't be able to cast far at all. I have a good quality overhead reel and spin outfit forthe 6-12lb range. Since purchasing the spin outfit the overhead has stayed on the rod rack for over a year now due to improved cast distance and less worries. My opinion if you have your heart set on a baitcaster is go with a well known brand and don't get pulled by "over-run free" gimmicks as you are better off using your thumb to control the spool. Edited February 26, 2011 by fishmaniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onearmedfisho Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Ive been using a Shimano Curado for the past 3 years and am stoked with it. Mainly flicking plastics around chasing bream and flattys but have also landed a few healthy legal kings on it. DEFINATELY RECCOMMEND IT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Tks guy's for your comments. Beejay The Curado is on my short list. Is yours the 200E7 or another model. What line (kg's) are you using Tks Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoB Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I got a daiwa excellor(i think) and love it. Got it off an auction site for about half the rrp. Also had a cheapy before that and it was rubbish. Got mine loaded with 20lb and mainly use it up north as an allrounder and couldn't be happier Cheers Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Leo Could you advise the model number. Is it the EXC100H Tks Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tentonner Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 i bought a pflueger president a while for flicking hardbodies around for bass and trout, everyone talks about improved cast accuracy/distance, but to be honest, a spin outfit casts just as far without worrying about overruns and is just far easier to use, i wouldnt bother with a baitcaster again given the quality of spin reels around now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoB Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Yeah that's the one mate the exc100h. By far my favourite reel. There's just something a bit more exciting about hooking a decent fish on a bait caster. Cheers Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 G'day Geoff. I've got the new Curado 200 e7. Fantastic reel. I can cast a big plastic a mile without having to even thumb the spool when chasing barra. Low profile, light & tonka tough. If you need something a bit slower then go for the e5. Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgs84 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I have the new Curado e5 and it goes great. Took me a while to get my casting setting right for each size of lure but a bit of practise and you'll love it. i still get the odd birdsnest however cheers Morgs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Tks all for your comments & informative advice. It appears the Curado is the popular choice but Dawia Exceler worth a look. Next stop , the tackle store to see what sort of deals are available Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onearmedfisho Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Hi Geoff, yes mine is the 200E7 and it is spooled up with 12LB braid. I think the newer model is green in colour but mine is in the silver. Whenever it packs it in, i will be going for another Curado!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 mate if your going to go for a traditional shaped bait caster, i have got a daiwa luna 300 which is absolutely awesome, so smooth and refined, great looking, great drag system and magnetic cast control. I also got a shimano calcutta in the 400 size which is also really good reel. Low profile i been using a daiwa d- cast which is excellect at flicking small soft plastics around. i use braid on all my bait casters. i have heard really good things on the daiwa TD SOL but i think its a bit expensive. A great reel in your price range would be a small calcutta look on online shop you will get a good deal. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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