Best reel under $100?

[Natural Light Kid]

Let me start off by saying that I am aware that a $300 reel will cast further, reel smoother, etc than a $50 reel. I just can't swallow that kind I'd price tag on a new reel. My question is what's the best reel for under $100? Just looking for something of pretty good quality and performance. I've always been partial to Shimano, but may be open to other brands. Thanks for the help.

[SaltERedneck]

99.99$ Lews

[swamp snorkler]

H2O Mettle Express from Academy, you can buy 2 for $100 sometimes 3

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

99.99$ Lews

I gots 3 of them, worth the money

[mriguy]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

99.99$ Lews

This

[Natural Light Kid]

Is the $100 Lew's SH1 $20 better than the $80 Lew's LS1? How do the Lew's hold up in saltwater?

[AubreyLaHaye458]

Originally Posted by Natural Light Kid

Is the $100 Lew's SH1 $20 better than the $80 Lew's LS1? How do the Lew's hold up in saltwater?

Idk about the LS1, but both of my SH1 have given absolutely zero problems after a year of use in the saltwater.


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[marshrunner757]

I have both the inshore and tp. Love the less reels! I stay in saltwater, including wade fishing at beach with mine and have zero issues. For some reason they just don't collect the grime like my e series curados did and I have fished them side by side.

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["W"]

If your fishing Saltwater I would highly recommend you getting a Shimano reel from Curado version up..

You can buy cheep reels at 50 or less but Saltwater will eat em up

[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by "W"

If your fishing Saltwater I would highly recommend you getting a Shimano reel from Curado version up..

You can buy cheep reels at 50 or less but Saltwater will eat em up

I was just curious on the saltwater issue. I have Shimanos I use for freshwater that I could move to salt and put the Lew's to fresh if necessary.

["W"]

Originally Posted by Natural Light Kid

I was just curious on the saltwater issue. I have Shimanos I use for freshwater that I could move to salt and put the Lew's to fresh if necessary.

I have a lot of clients who buy the H2o reels and some say they last 4-6 months some get a year out of them, I have some Curado 10years old and fish with a Core that is4 years old

[jldsc]

I have about 10 shimano's and are the best so far ive ever used..I do have one H2O mettle that is about 3 years old and still as good as the day I bought it...my buddies h2o's have given him trouble though..I guess its a gamble.


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[jldsc]

Ive had good luck with the shimano caenens in the past also.. thats under 100$.


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[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by "W"

I have a lot of clients who buy the H2o reels and some say they last 4-6 months some get a year out of them, I have some Curado 10years old and fish with a Core that is4 years old

Serious question, how many rod and reels do you take fishing with you on a "normal" trip and rigged with what (line type and size, types of lures)? Not asking for secrets, just curious of your setups.

[mallardhead]

Originally Posted by jldsc

Ive had good luck with the shimano caenens in the past also.. thats under 100$.


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[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by Natural Light Kid

Serious question, how many rod and reels do you take fishing with you on a "normal" trip and rigged with what (line type and size, types of lures)? Not asking for secrets, just curious of your setups.

W, this was directed to you.

[BassYakR]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

99.99$ Lews

x100000.... even the 79.99 dollar lews is a good reel

[MathGeek]

Some spinning reel experience:

We bought 8 Shimano Symmetre 3000's back in 2012 and after 2 years of hard service, they are still doing very well. We chase bulls in the passes and on the beach, so we really put the drag systems to the test. I think we'll buy the 4000 next time for a bit more line capacity as we've been close to getting spooled a few times.

The drag on these reels tops out at 15 lbs, so when a really big fish wants to make an extra run or two after spooking at the boat, it's hard to stop him. Nonetheless, the cost is only $85 at Wal-Mart, so I would rank this as the best reel under $100, because getting a heavier drag in a Shimano reel (Spheros, for example) pushes the price above $100.

We like the Spheros 6000's we're using at the beach. These are designed as saltwater reels and have heavier drags (22 lbs). They break the price point, though at closer to $125.

[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by MathGeek

Some spinning reel experience:

We bought 8 Shimano Symmetre 3000's back in 2012 and after 2 years of hard service, they are still doing very well. We chase bulls in the passes and on the beach, so we really put the drag systems to the test. I think we'll buy the 4000 next time for a bit more line capacity as we've been close to getting spooled a few times.

The drag on these reels tops out at 15 lbs, so when a really big fish wants to make an extra run or two after spooking at the boat, it's hard to stop him. Nonetheless, the cost is only $85 at Wal-Mart, so I would rank this as the best reel under $100, because getting a heavier drag in a Shimano reel (Spheros, for example) pushes the price above $100.

We like the Spheros 6000's we're using at the beach. These are designed as saltwater reels and have heavier drags (22 lbs). They break the price point, though at closer to $125.

Sorry, I was referring to bait casters.

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by Natural Light Kid

Sorry, I was referring to bait casters.

Thought you might be, but with the vague title, I thought others might look here for spinning reel advice.