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Old 01-04-2012, 01:16 PM
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Default Looking.for a new reel.

Im looking into getting a new setup of a rod and reel..im open to all ideas on what you think is a great reel that will last a good while..fishing in big lake and.prien if thats needed
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curado/shimano rod. cant beat the quality of the reel and the lifetime warranty of the rod. My basic setup is a curado 50E with a cumara but you may wanna stick with something lower on price rodwise.
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Old 01-04-2012, 01:28 PM
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Lews reels are really nice !
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Lews reels are really nice !
Saltwater friendly??? I have a 5:1 but it's strictly a freshwater setup.
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what are you looking to spend? that will play a big factor in guidance.
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Old 01-04-2012, 01:53 PM
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Lew reels can you point.me towards a good one I heard about those. Money just.for a reel id like to spend 100 to 200 no more than that
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Old 01-04-2012, 01:55 PM
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I just got an Outcast Reel from the Stick'Em Rods people. Great reel, very smooth and retails for 150.00.
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I just got an Outcast Reel from the Stick'Em Rods people. Great reel, very smooth and retails for 150.00.
Dang, you already got the hook up on one of those?
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Old 01-04-2012, 01:59 PM
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Loving it also!

It's a great reel
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Old 01-04-2012, 02:02 PM
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Lew reels can you point.me towards a good one I heard about those. Money just.for a reel id like to spend 100 to 200 no more than that
I have a tourney pro speed spool that is a good reel and has stood up to abuse for a year now. There are several great reels in your price range - Shimano Citica, Curado, and Chronarch. Lew's tourney pro, etc.

For the money, the Citica is a darn good reel.
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Saltwater friendly??? I have a 5:1 but it's strictly a freshwater setup.
Yes ! Havent had problem yet ! I have the tournament pro speed spool !
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Contact Anthony Beslin (Rigratnomeaux) with Duce Rods. He can hook you up with a sweet custom rod and a Lews reel.
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i know it's on the upper end of what you want to spend, but to me the shimano Chronarch CH200e7 is probably the best bang for the buck in that range. it's pretty much screw for screw the exact same as the Curado CU200e7 that everyone loved and raved about. they're awesome reels.

if you want to stay more around the $100-150 mark, i would consider the lew's speed spool or tourney speed spool. my customer reviews have been very good and i haven't had any complaints about them yet.

feel free to pass by the tackle box here in sulphur and we can talk at length about what will work best for you.
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I just got an Outcast Reel from the Stick'Em Rods people. Great reel, very smooth and retails for 150.00.
very nice reel... made a few casts with it the other day
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Lews reels are really nice !
I used a Lews Speed Spool today and it was sweet, I will be buying one in the near future
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Old 01-04-2012, 08:13 PM
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I used a Lews Speed Spool today and it was sweet, I will be buying one in the near future
Stop by the house tomorrow and try my new Outcast reel. You might just change your mind.

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Stop by the house tomorrow and try my new Outcast reel. You might just change your mind.

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will have to do that, maybe afternoon if I see your truck.....Lews is still a fine reel
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will have to do that, maybe afternoon if I see your truck.....Lews is still a fine reel
I'm sure it is but this sucker is really sweet.

I should be here.

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I used a Lews Speed Spool today and it was sweet, I will be buying one in the near future
I got mine in today and it is smoooooth. I spooled up and cast it at my dads pond. That thing will sling it! So far so good.
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I'm sure it is but this sucker is really sweet.

I should be here.

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Take your line off first. If he just touches it will instantly backlash.

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