Bob La Londe wrote:
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http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshootoutcapstrad.shtm
Of the following reels the Prodigy is what I am interested in the
most.
Shimano Stradic
Daiwa Capricorn
Cabela's Prodigy
I have had mixed results with Cabelas Private Label products. Their
Black Label baitcasters sucked. Their telescoping rod broke easily.
Their heavy rods and the ones made by Quantum have held up ok. The
rod carrier reviewed on my website is wonderful.
I don't know about the Shimano.
I have had decent luck with Daiwa in the past.
The Prodigy is basically a "souped up" Daiwa Capricorn.
I am leaning now towards the brand new Quantum Energy PTi:
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewquantumenergypti.shtm
Anyone own one?
Opinions?
Of the reels listed above, I own a Shimano Stradic 2500 mg. The
reel is very lightweight, has a smooth drag, cranks smoothly without
grinding or vibration and has held up to a season of my use (which
probably translates to 2 or more years of average usage). My only
complaint is that it doesn't hold a lot of line, but for 99% of the
fishing I do with it (largemouth, smallmouth & walleye), the
capacity is sufficient. Will I buy another Stradic? Very probable.
The others? I won't comment as I don't have first hand experience
with them. --
Steve
OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com