Your recommendations for a reel that I can put on my Kistler Helium 3, 7' heavy

[freelancer27]

Hi all,


I need your help with one of these first world problems. I am looking for a reel that I can put on my Kistler Helium 3, 7' heavy.




I would use the combo for a combination of:


* 3/8 - 1/2 oz Jigs (that I also would like to skip under docs)
* paddle tail swimbaits (up to 1oz including trailer)
* Chatterbaits (up to 1 oz including trailer)
* line of choice will be 14 pound FC Sniper


For these purposes the reel for the combo should be:


* equipped with enough line capacity to bomb the lure out when needed
* refined and sturdy enough for higher resistance baits
* well balanced with the rod




Here are some options that I am considering:


* Daiwa Steez SV 103XS --> 300 USD
* Shimano Bantam MGL 7.1 or 8.1. --> 300 USD
* Team Lew's Pro-Ti SLP Speed Spool 7.5:1 --> 225 USD
* Others?




Thanks for your input guys!

[NRXfever]

I would go with a diawa tatula or a steez, however you are not gonna get a bunch of 14 lb test on there for "bombing " lures

[davidsa]

I'm using a Met MGL on my HE3 7'3H. I'm using the XG version because I'm not throwing chatterbaits. Would drop down to an HG with chatterbaits. I often have the 13 mets mounted on this reel as well. US editions have plenty of line capacity. Japan version of MGL would have enough capacity for me with 14 pnd sniper.

[BoatBuggy]

Might be hard to find a new Steez SV103 but it's a great reel for skipping. Another option would be the Steez A TW or the Zillion SV TW. Both are about the same weight as the Steez SV103 XS. The Steez A isn't an SV reel so it will have a deeper spool that will hold about 120 yds of Sunline 14 but it won't be as good as an SV reel for skipping. The Zillion SV TW will hold about 100 yds of Sunline 14 and you can get a deeper spool for it.

[pafoster]

The new curado is very very smooth

[Turtleiron]

I'd go with the SV103; I love mine. Another good suggestion was the Steez A. Get a G1 SV spool for it but you're really over budget.

[timsford]

If you are looking for a reel to skip lures then the sv reel would be a great choice imho

[freelancer27]

THanks guys.

With the ebay Memorial discount I am considering also some older Lews that seem to have a good combination of line capacity and weight.


* Lew's Team Pro Magnesium Speed Spool ACB for 180 USD
* Lew's Team Lew's LITE Speed Spool LFS

Not sure how they are with lures around 1/2-3/4 oz though and how they hold up.

Any experience?