hermit wrote:
Just how important is the number of ball bearings in baitcasting and
spinning reels. In doing research for a new baitcaster I find the
more bearings the more expensive, but then again I have found 3+1
bearings in $150 reels. Specifically I am refering to the Daiwa CV-X
just to name one

Also would appreciate reel recommendations in the $150 to $200 range -
preferebly round baitcasters.

Thanks,

Dick

Get any of these:

Shimano Scorpion 1000(Japan) or Curado(USA) series(low profile)($110-150
range)

Shimano Calcutta(USA) series(round profile)($150-200)

The ultimate, of course, being the Calcutta Conquest(Japan)
series($300-$350)