HELP..Baitcasting reels

[Dene Gatlin]

I'm trying to find a baitcasting reel for my husband for Christmas. He has stated that he likes a low profile reel. He also likes a ?side button? I am clueless. I have looked on the internet and can't really tell by the pictures what is what. I have also been looking in the $200 range. He fishes in brackish water so corrosion is a factor. Can any of you anglers out there help me find a good reel for my hubby?

[Bob La Londe]

Most of the guys here will swear by the Shimino Curado.
http://tinyurl.com/vz8v

It is within your price range.


For a little more you might look at the Chronarch.
http://tinyurl.com/vz91

Both are good for bass rigs. I bought a used Curado off of EBAY (not good
enough looking for a gift) and it performs very well.

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"Dene Gatlin" > wrote in message
...
> I'm trying to find a baitcasting reel for my husband for Christmas. He has
stated that he likes a low profile reel. He also likes a ?side button? I am
clueless. I have looked on the internet and can't really tell by the
pictures what is what. I have also been looking in the $200 range. He fishes
in brackish water so corrosion is a factor. Can any of you anglers out there
help me find a good reel for my hubby?
>

[mhood]

go to www.japantackle.com and get him a Scorpion 1000 (right handed retrieve) or 1001 (left handed). It is HANDS DOWN the best buy/performing low profile reel I have ever used. I don't know anyone who has one who doesn't agree. They don't have a "side button" but I bet your sweetie will be able to work past that one. They also come up frequently on ebay.

mhood

Dene Gatlin wrote:

> I'm trying to find a baitcasting reel for my husband for Christmas. He has stated that he likes a low profile reel. He also likes a ?side button? I am clueless. I have looked on the internet and can't really tell by the pictures what is what. I have also been looking in the $200 range. He fishes in brackish water so corrosion is a factor. Can any of you anglers out there help me find a good reel for my hubby?

[Brad Coovert]

If your husband is fishing brackish water, make sure that any of the reels you
look at DO NOT have magnesium spools or frames. They do not like salt water.

I would suggest a Curado. It has a one piece aluminum frame and aluminum
spool. The body is graphite. Less to worry about corroding. These are great
reels that will stand up to most fishing situations.

Brad Coovert, 2003 Angler of the Year, Greenfield Bassmasters
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[SHRED©]

Yep...I have 2 Shimano Scorpion 1000's.

OMG what a great reel!!



mhood wrote:
> go to www.japantackle.com and get him a Scorpion 1000 (right handed
> retrieve) or 1001 (left handed). It is HANDS DOWN the best
> buy/performing low profile reel I have ever used. I don't know
> anyone who has one who doesn't agree. They don't have a "side
> button" but I bet your sweetie will be able to work past that one.
> They also come up frequently on ebay.
>
> mhood
>
> Dene Gatlin wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to find a baitcasting reel for my husband for Christmas.
>> He has stated that he likes a low profile reel. He also likes a
>> ?side button? I am clueless. I have looked on the internet and can't
>> really tell by the pictures what is what. I have also been looking
>> in the $200 range. He fishes in brackish water so corrosion is a
>> factor. Can any of you anglers out there help me find a good reel
>> for my hubby?

[Thundercat]

"mhood" > wrote in message
...
<snip>
> get him a Scorpion 1000 (right handed retrieve) or 1001 (left handed). It
is HANDS DOWN the best buy/performing low profile reel I have ever used. I
don't know anyone who has one who doesn't agree. They don't have a "side
button" but I bet your sweetie will be able to work past that one. They
also come up frequently on ebay.
>
> mhood

In your price range I would highly recommend a Shimano Scorpion. They are
have absolutely the most bang for the buck IMO. However, don't limit
yourself to japan tackle if you are seriously interested in a Scorpion.
There are places that have them cheaper (new) besides EBay. You can try the
link in my signature for another option...

--
Harry J. aka Thundercat
Bass fishing is NOT a hobby...
It is an ADDICTION!
Brooklyn Bill's Specialty Tackle Fishing Team
http://geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/

[mhood]

Sorry, I forgot about Brooklyn Bill's. Wasn't trying to plug anybody, just knew
I had seen them at Japan Tackle. She should, of course, shop around. Jun at
Japan Tackle does have a good reputation and I have purchased two reels from
there and was very happy with them. They also offer service on Shimano Japanese
models (I'm not sure, but I don't think Shimano US will service Japanese
models).

mhood

Thundercat wrote:

> "mhood" > wrote in message
> ...
> <snip>
> > get him a Scorpion 1000 (right handed retrieve) or 1001 (left handed). It
> is HANDS DOWN the best buy/performing low profile reel I have ever used. I
> don't know anyone who has one who doesn't agree. They don't have a "side
> button" but I bet your sweetie will be able to work past that one. They
> also come up frequently on ebay.
> >
> > mhood
>
> In your price range I would highly recommend a Shimano Scorpion. They are
> have absolutely the most bang for the buck IMO. However, don't limit
> yourself to japan tackle if you are seriously interested in a Scorpion.
> There are places that have them cheaper (new) besides EBay. You can try the
> link in my signature for another option...
>
> --
> Harry J. aka Thundercat
> Bass fishing is NOT a hobby...
> It is an ADDICTION!
> Brooklyn Bill's Specialty Tackle Fishing Team
> http://geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/

[SHRED©]

I have shopped here with success also:
http://www.profishing.net/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PN&Category_Code=Shimano+Bait+Casters

Japantackle.com is a class act also.


mhood wrote:
> Sorry, I forgot about Brooklyn Bill's. Wasn't trying to plug
> anybody, just knew I had seen them at Japan Tackle. She should, of
> course, shop around. Jun at Japan Tackle does have a good reputation
> and I have purchased two reels from there and was very happy with
> them. They also offer service on Shimano Japanese models (I'm not
> sure, but I don't think Shimano US will service Japanese models).
>
> mhood
>
> Thundercat wrote:
>
>> "mhood" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> <snip>
>>> get him a Scorpion 1000 (right handed retrieve) or 1001 (left
>>> handed). It
>> is HANDS DOWN the best buy/performing low profile reel I have ever
>> used. I don't know anyone who has one who doesn't agree. They
>> don't have a "side button" but I bet your sweetie will be able to
>> work past that one. They also come up frequently on ebay.
>>>
>>> mhood
>>
>> In your price range I would highly recommend a Shimano Scorpion.
>> They are have absolutely the most bang for the buck IMO. However,
>> don't limit yourself to japan tackle if you are seriously interested
>> in a Scorpion. There are places that have them cheaper (new) besides
>> EBay. You can try the link in my signature for another option...
>>
>> --
>> Harry J. aka Thundercat
>> Bass fishing is NOT a hobby...
>> It is an ADDICTION!
>> Brooklyn Bill's Specialty Tackle Fishing Team
>> http://geocities.com/brooklynbill2003/