Question on reels folks

[brent fingar]

I have a good trolling reel and an okuma 55s spinner looking at casting reels I know I'll get a hundred answers but what casting reels do u recommend I am looking at high end stuff don't want junk but don't want to spend the cash if a cheeper better option is avalible looking at shimano calcuttas are they worth the cash

[John E Powell]

For what application?

Edited October 23, 2013 by John E Powell

[old man]

If you're casting for muskies the shimanos will treat you well. I used calcutta100s forever with no problems. A few years ago after paying off my mortgage i sprung for a TE400. Real nice but it did fail once. Service was good,though,got it back in 6 days. This year i bought a 200d. Now that's a reel! It's small,light,and works amazing. It holds about 110 yards of 50 lb braid. It'll set you back a truck payment but worth it imo. Casting big baits can burn up a cheaper reel in a hurry.

[Ronix 51]

if you're casting go with the calcutta 400 d. I've owned both...my 401 te was a tank and an awesome reel. The 401d was also a great reel, smaller in size and very smooth. I just didn't like how it had a disengaging-levelwhind but that's just personal preference. I also have the curado which I love for a variety of baits. Check eBay out for deals on Abu Garcia revo toro NaCls, awesome reels I really like the low profile feel of them.

[brent fingar]

Any reason to go with the 400 over the 200 that's the one I am drooling over I plan on doing a Canadian trip every year and my grandpa always said bigger is always better

[brent fingar]

Thanks guys think I'm goin with the 400 d with a st croix rod

[Ronix 51]

the 400 has a wider spool, if you plan on casting larger sized baits you'll have more line capacity for 80 lbs test and up with the 400 than the 200. The 400 is a great all-around purpose reel, good choice you won't be disappointed by it. 

[justtracytrolling]

I fish for stripers in the cape cod canal and in those extreme conditions most guys ive talked to seem to agree on shimano if you are willing to spend the money. Big baits and muskies will certainly test your equipment, and rugged beats lightweight in my book. Ive been drooling over the new Shimano Tranx for both tigers and stripers.

Justin

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[Up-trim]

I wish the Tranx was available in left handed. I use a combination of Shimano 401TE's , Curado, and a few Abu Garcia's C3 series..All on St. Croix rods.. I'm an all day caster

[eviltroll]

I just recently purchased the abu garcia 6600 c4 and I'm very happy with the way it cast and the quality of the reel.