Baitcaster performance question

Darin,
I think much of it is a matter of feel. I have had low end and very high
end reels. I think for the dollars involved the best mid range is the
Shimmano Curado. It's about 114 bucks I think. I now use the Chronarchs but
they are a bit expensive. I just buy one once in a while and accumulate over
a period of time. Give a reel a try at the local tackle shop. Most will let
you go out to the parking lot and give one a whirl. Good luck.

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