rjc123 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hey raiders, a few recent trips up north have lured me into buying a baitcaster combo. I am looking for something perfect for casting lures for jacks and barra! Something that is 2 piece and above 6kg for the rod. My budget is about $350 for rod and reel as i don't need state of the art at this point in time. i found one possible option. Any raiders have any suggestions on other options? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifonly Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Shimano raider, or starlo stix pro they are both good rods the raider is very popular. You should pick one up from the your local tackle shop for around 120-150 i dont know much about the reel prices and figures though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdenk01 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I have a shimano Raider barra magnum & curado 200E5 with 30lb braid, caught heaps of barra in NT 2yrs ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 I have a shimano Raider barra magnum & curado 200E5 with 30lb braid, caught heaps of barra in NT 2yrs ago. How much is the curado? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy888 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 curado is about $270 reels you could also look at: Quantum energy PT $200 okuma V systems $280 Daiwa saltist $249 Abu Orra Inshore $179 Abu revo sx $240 There are some choices you could probably go look at in a tackle store and If its a cheaper rod you want +1 on the Raider rods Good luck on your search, hopefully we will see some great barra pulled in from this combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewNR Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I got a daiwa exceler baitcaster and rod with 20lb line for $300. Not a bad combo and has taken a few kings 70 to 75cm. Casts great with practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Shimano raider baitcaster rod travel series $130 Shimano caenan baitcaster reel $140 300 m of good braid $70 Total $340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Im going to get the raider rod as it seems perfect and match it with another reel i found, Shimano Chromica 100b. For that set up it sets me back $318 so thats not too bad. Anyone have this reel or have some comments about it as i dont want a dodgy reel but it looks good and the reviews were perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 That looks alot like the shimano Coriolis Chromica Coriolis Just a different paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 That looks alot like the shimano Coriolis Chromica Coriolis Just a different paint job Is it any good? it was advertised for $180 on the site i was on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 The Coriolis is basically the lower end of the food chain. Will it stand up to a rampaging jack or barra? I'm not sure. Bassboy has mentioned two reels that I have: the curado and the revo. When I was deliberating over a new baitcaster, I discovered that numerous charter fishos up north used both these reels. Considering some of their clients can be a little rough on their gear through inexperience, I thought this said a lot about both of them. Other Raiders had encouraging reviews for both of them as well ... so I decided on one of each. The way I looked at it was - the $50 I would have saved on a cheaper reel would be small consolation after losing a potential PB or momentous catch. The two species you have mentioned are renowned for their tackle-testing ability. Have a look online at some of the reviews for both these reels and you will see what I mean ... Good luck! Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 On the website im on it has the coriolis for $99 while the other one i suggested ( Chromica ) is $180. I dont want anything extreme but if this is enough to stand up to Barra and jacks then thats all i really need. Ill only use it up norht and when in south eastern queensland looking for jacks around bridges. Will it do the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 The Coriolis is basically the lower end of the food chain. Will it stand up to a rampaging jack or barra? I'm not sure. Bassboy has mentioned two reels that I have: the curado and the revo. When I was deliberating over a new baitcaster, I discovered that numerous charter fishos up north used both these reels. Considering some of their clients can be a little rough on their gear through inexperience, I thought this said a lot about both of them. Other Raiders had encouraging reviews for both of them as well ... so I decided on one of each. The way I looked at it was - the $50 I would have saved on a cheaper reel would be small consolation after losing a potential PB or momentous catch. The two species you have mentioned are renowned for their tackle-testing ability. Have a look online at some of the reviews for both these reels and you will see what I mean ... Good luck! Cheers Hodgey I used a Curado only a week ago in Darwin and landed a few barra to 61cm on it. its a great reel and now i just have to decide whether i spent the extra $100 on something thats very good as opposed to just something tht will do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) The Coriolis is basically the lower end of the food chain. Will it stand up to a rampaging jack or barra? I'm not sure. Bassboy has mentioned two reels that I have: the curado and the revo. When I was deliberating over a new baitcaster, I discovered that numerous charter fishos up north used both these reels. Considering some of their clients can be a little rough on their gear through inexperience, I thought this said a lot about both of them. Other Raiders had encouraging reviews for both of them as well ... so I decided on one of each. The way I looked at it was - the $50 I would have saved on a cheaper reel would be small consolation after losing a potential PB or momentous catch. The two species you have mentioned are renowned for their tackle-testing ability. Have a look online at some of the reviews for both these reels and you will see what I mean ... Good luck! Cheers Hodgey Hodgey, I would tend to disagree with you on the first part of your point, ie people underestimate lower end reels,I belive they are up to the task, but in regards to withstanding the test of time repeated use is another argument... If old mate here buys the cheaper option, how many times will he actually use it ??? Although I do agree for an extra few dollars, it's worth going the better option, it's not a purchase you make every few months or every year. Edited July 13, 2011 by fishingphase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 If you want something with a bit stronger drag and line capacity, maybe look for a traditional shaped baitcaster? i got a daiwa luna 300 (imported from US) balanced with the daiwa blue backer. Caught plenty of kings, salmon, tuna and is my favourite jewfish combo from the boat. Bit more expensive but well worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strewth Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 curado is about $270 reels you could also look at: Quantum energy PT $200 okuma V systems $280 Daiwa saltist $249 Abu Orra Inshore $179 Abu revo sx $240 There are some choices you could probably go look at in a tackle store and If its a cheaper rod you want +1 on the Raider rods Good luck on your search, hopefully we will see some great barra pulled in from this combo Curados are going very cheap in the US at the moment, due to the fact that they have been replaced by new models. The 50E was recently available for US$110 plus shipping (about US$30). Plenty of places in the US are selling the 200E for around US$140. A$270 for a Curado 200E is overpriced, especially when the Assie dollar has appreciated hugely against the US dollar..... The Curados are mid-level reels that are robust and cast great. Also easy to service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Curados are going very cheap in the US at the moment, due to the fact that they have been replaced by new models. The 50E was recently available for US$110 plus shipping (about US$30). Plenty of places in the US are selling the 200E for around US$140. A$270 for a Curado 200E is overpriced, especially when the Assie dollar has appreciated hugely against the US dollar..... The Curados are mid-level reels that are robust and cast great. Also easy to service. Thanks mate, any advice on which websites i can find one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjc123 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 On a Us site i found you can get it for $179. That is the CU200E7. Is this the right one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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