I just got into the big bait big swimbait craze Im in the market for a new baitcaster im no stranger to them I already have 3 of them all of mine were cheap and under $50 im just a kid in his budding tournement career in my jr bass club I don't think my cheap reels can handle big baits so im looking for one meant for heavier tackle has has good solid gears I was looking at the Bass Pro Extreme ETX20HC wide spool reel with a medium heavy rod but im also looking for an alternitive just want to know my options I also need it to be able to cast smaller lure 1/2 oz-1oz lures i also don't know what gear ratio to get Im looking to spend $70-$100 dollars

I looked on ebay for ya but the only reel I would reccomend is not available..It's a Quantum 1310 ..I love mine..A wonderful 50.00 reel..

Walmart has a Garcia Revo that I would reccoment.It's 1oo .00 even.

Most baitcasters willl handle any lure..I like a reel with at least a 7.1 ratio..if you want it slower just don't reel so fast..


My favorite reel and I have two is the Pfluger President..10 ball bearing..super smooth, teflon drag..never sticks..no backlashes hardly ever..cast far. 150.00 at your nearby Walmart { -:
7,1 ratio

The Abu Garcia C4 5600. Its a fantastic baitcaster that can be had for a little under 100. I believe mine was high 89.99 before taxes but I could be mistaken. It has a 6.3:1 which makes it good for fast retrieves but also to where you dont have to reel super slow for slow retrieves. It is a very stout reel and the internals are stout as well. I use it for frogging, jigging, and worming. The brake is very moderate and the drag is super smooth. Best of luck finding the reel that fits you.