06-03-2008, 10:48 AM
I'm looking into getting a baitcasting reel for bass applications (spinnerbaits and cranks).
I got one to try a few weeks ago, practiced with it for 2 hours and returned it. In 2 hours of practicing, adjusting the brake, and even trying two different kinds of line, I could not cast the thing. It was a $40 Okuma.
On the flip side, I used Tailgrabber's (from here at BFT) Styra baitcaster for a dozen or so casts this weekend. I didn't make a mess of it once. I even caught a smallmouth bass with it.
What a difference between the crummy Okuma and Tailgrabber's baitcaster. I'm confident I can fish successfully with a reel like that one, but I couldn't do so with the Okuma. Can the quality of the reel really make that BIG of a difference???
My question is... what would be a good baitcaster to get? ...something easy to use and effective for throwing spinnerbaits and crankbaits. I don't want to spend $300+.
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I got one to try a few weeks ago, practiced with it for 2 hours and returned it. In 2 hours of practicing, adjusting the brake, and even trying two different kinds of line, I could not cast the thing. It was a $40 Okuma.
On the flip side, I used Tailgrabber's (from here at BFT) Styra baitcaster for a dozen or so casts this weekend. I didn't make a mess of it once. I even caught a smallmouth bass with it.
What a difference between the crummy Okuma and Tailgrabber's baitcaster. I'm confident I can fish successfully with a reel like that one, but I couldn't do so with the Okuma. Can the quality of the reel really make that BIG of a difference???
My question is... what would be a good baitcaster to get? ...something easy to use and effective for throwing spinnerbaits and crankbaits. I don't want to spend $300+.
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