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What is the best reel on the market?

Hello I am thinking of adding on the my collection with a new baitcaster. What do you think would be the best rod to get?

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Permalink Reply by Ben Holten on August 20, 2010 at 4:25am

I have 3 Daiwa Exceller reals on my flippin sticks. They are a cheap real and full of plastic, and probably won't last 5 years, but for a flippin real they serve me well. They work as well as a Curado. I just think a Curado will last a lot longer. The Chronarc's are sweet if you throwing something light. I use one for flippin a sinko.

P.J. Koshi said:

Any Team Daiwa reel IMO is a quality reel. I have a few from the Exceler to the Viento and Sol, even the Inshore model. They are all small which I love and they cast well and have very smooth retrieves. The drag is as good as any other I have tried and it's never failed me. The other I have been pleased with is the Curado 100D. That reel is also tiny, casts well, and is buttery smooth.

Permalink Reply by D.J. LaRoche on August 20, 2010 at 8:56pm

I am also a big Team Daiwa fan when it comes to baitcasters. I like the Advantage reels, which basically feel like a Zillion without the price tag. The Zillions are sweet though, and I would also love to have a couple of Steez reels. In a spinning reel, I don't think you can beat a Pflueger for the price. They are very smooth and have a great drag.

Permalink Reply by Ben Hanes on August 21, 2010 at 12:46pm