High end baitcaster that I can finger?

[Meleagris1]

Hope my wife doesn’t read this! Trying to find an 8:1 baitcaster that I can easily get my index finger around and under the line. I love shimanos but I can’t reach around the I’s - have yet to try the new K’s which are smaller. THe Daiwas Steez I believe are a little shorter in the front - anyone have a recommendation?

[NRXfever]

I have a px type r i can put my whole hand around and I have pretty small hands

[PikeRoadBassn]

09 Aldebaran MG with the 8.0:1 gear set installed from a BFS XG....Magical feeling reel.

[bronzebacks]

Curado 70xg

[steveo-1969]

Curado 70xg

x2

[BigBass94]

Curado 70

[RazorCat]

You mention Shimano and Daiwa, so I figured you’re leaning that way. But, Lew’s new Super Duty reel is smaller than my older model SD reels. Really easy to palm. Just an FYI.

[davidsa]

Hope my wife doesn’t read this! Trying to find an 8:1 baitcaster that I can easily get my index finger around and under the line. I love shimanos but I can’t reach around the I’s - have yet to try the new K’s which are smaller. THe Daiwas Steez I believe are a little shorter in the front - anyone have a recommendation?

I'm challenged to answer. Everyone holds a reel differently. I have my trigger finger under my line with plastic. Met MGL 8:1 is best reel I've ever fished.

[Meleagris1]

I have a couple Metaniums - they are too long. I have a buddy the fishes with all shimanos Mets but uses daiwa steez just on his pitching rods for this reason. The 70 may work but I haven’t put one in my hands yet.

[Bigguyone]

15 or newer aldebaren.

[Jeff from Iowa]

aldebaran is the smallest lightest and they are awesome, I have about 9-10 of them


the 16 bfs hg is 8-1

https://japanlureshop.com/shimano-16...eft-model.html

[Stratos21XL]

Another vote for the Curado 70. I have been really impressed with the versatility of that reel.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

While I dont consider the 70 to be high-end it is a very fine reel.
Stay away from t-wing systems, or at least take note, if you put your finger under the line coming in near the levelwind. It can cause the line to come out of the t-wing slot jacking the line lay on the spool.
High-end go Aldebaran for small frame.

[VIDRINE]

Pamela Anderson

[Meleagris1]

I have really been tempted to try the Daiwas and the T wing due to how easily they skip - will keep an eye on that issue. I did spend the day with Feider last year and he didn't have any problem with that.

[BoatBuggy]

TW has the non-TWing Steez SVs 8.1's on closeout for $350.

[Hogsticker]

50 size Shimano or Daiwa Alphas platform. The Steez SV TW is a very close runner up.

[kickerfish1]

Pamela Anderson

I think the OP is wanting to buy new and not used! Also he is looking for something that hasn't been modified so I doubt they will fit in his small hands!

[cbburke74]

I think the OP is wanting to buy new and not used! Also he is looking for something that hasn't been modified so I doubt they will fit in his small hands!

BAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAH !

Good one :)

[VIDRINE]

I think the OP is wanting to buy new and not used! Also he is looking for something that hasn't been modified so I doubt they will fit in his small hands!

lmao