Fishing Reels

North Texan · 11-22-2007, 07:51 AM

Say you are looking for a fishing reel in around the $200 range. What's your pick?

Oneshot7 · 11-22-2007, 09:10 AM

Spinning: 2 Shimano Spheros
Baitcaster: 2 Abu Garcia 5500's or a Shimano Curado

thundermug · 11-22-2007, 12:26 PM

For 200? I'd get 2 Abu Garcia 6500 C3 reels.

millerhunter13 · 11-22-2007, 01:48 PM

save my money and buy a treestand

no i would go with a baitcaster by abu garcia

JoshKeller · 11-22-2007, 03:43 PM

shimano curado for baitcasting, or a shimano stradic for spinning

North Texan · 11-26-2007, 12:53 PM

Thanks for the replies. I should have specified baitcast.

When the Curados were in the $100 price range, they easily outclassed most everything in their price range. I was just curious if they were still the go to reel since they jumped up to the $200 class reels.

Rebel Hog · 11-26-2007, 02:30 PM

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JoshKeller · 11-26-2007, 02:39 PM

The $200 curados are basically the old version of the chronarch, with just a few cosmetic differences. The citicas are now the curados.

Personally, I'd find a new of the older green curados. They can be had for around $80 or so.

VT Outdoorsman · 12-11-2007, 11:07 PM

I have had bad luck with the Abu's. I have 2 of the C-3's. One broke the second season i was using it....and they both are terrible at staying "tuned in" lure to lure. I just havent been that impressed with them. I see that Rebel hog loves them though!

Rebel Hog · 12-12-2007, 03:49 AM

Since the picture, I have added two more!