10-05-2003, 07:41 PM
[#000080][size 2]Jed, there is no such thing as a "good" inexpensive reel. Now that is out of away, wait and save your money. Look at Bass Pro Shops/Cabelas clearlance and online deals. Check ebay, post here, and let people know excatly what you are looking for.[/size][/#000080]
[#000080][size 2] IFG said the Quantum Catalyst[/size][/#000080] [#000080][size 2]is a good for the price(about $80.00). I have a Catalyst plus a Kinetic. The Kinetic is about $20.00 less than the Catalyst. I step on my Catalyst and broke it. I see very little difference from the Catalyst and Kinetic(8 ball bearings to 6). I personally have switched to Shimano Stradics. Less ball bearings(5), yet they are smoother and better made. I have been a Quantum user for 20 years until I saw the light.[/size][/#000080]
[#000080][size 2] Baitcasters, rule of thumb is that there aren't any good baitcasters under a $100.00. Ive had 6 Shimano Curado's at one time(I gave my neighbor kid my right handed retrieve). They run about $120.00 to $150.00(superfree). My favorite is the Curado Superfree, when the fishing sucks I usually practice my casting with baitcasters. [/size][/#000080]
[#000080][size 2] Ok, make a decision on size, style(spin v bait), and how much time you can wait(christmas is coming). In Jan the warehouse outfitts start discounting last years stock(they want full price during the holidays).[/size][/#000080] [#000080][size 2]Do some research and pick what is the best situation for you.[/size][/#000080]
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[#000080][size 2] IFG said the Quantum Catalyst[/size][/#000080] [#000080][size 2]is a good for the price(about $80.00). I have a Catalyst plus a Kinetic. The Kinetic is about $20.00 less than the Catalyst. I step on my Catalyst and broke it. I see very little difference from the Catalyst and Kinetic(8 ball bearings to 6). I personally have switched to Shimano Stradics. Less ball bearings(5), yet they are smoother and better made. I have been a Quantum user for 20 years until I saw the light.[/size][/#000080]
[#000080][size 2] Baitcasters, rule of thumb is that there aren't any good baitcasters under a $100.00. Ive had 6 Shimano Curado's at one time(I gave my neighbor kid my right handed retrieve). They run about $120.00 to $150.00(superfree). My favorite is the Curado Superfree, when the fishing sucks I usually practice my casting with baitcasters. [/size][/#000080]
[#000080][size 2] Ok, make a decision on size, style(spin v bait), and how much time you can wait(christmas is coming). In Jan the warehouse outfitts start discounting last years stock(they want full price during the holidays).[/size][/#000080] [#000080][size 2]Do some research and pick what is the best situation for you.[/size][/#000080]
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