I have one and like it a lot. Am in the market for another reel. Is there a better reel for the money?
I have one and like it a lot. Am in the market for another reel. Is there a better reel for the money?
Semper Fi
Good question. How much did you pay for the one you got now?
I bought it on sale less then $100. They are $119 right now.
Semper Fi
Thats tough to beat on the price. They do have a dual braking system, and are quite light. Honestly, being that reels are more on the "subjective" side with preferences, you could get many thoughts on this. The Daiwa lines of the Fuego CT, and the Tatulas are hard to beat for the money. Hell, you can get a Citica I for a good deal (and I have one for sale if interested new in box), for around $100, and they are superior to any Doyo/Banax product in build quality.
Check out the new shimano slx reels . Supposedly has a tiny frame but holds quite a bit of line and only 4 bearings
I have some higher priced lews, but I kinda think the 99$ lews speed spool is the better reel for the money !
Bruce
2019 20 TRX Patriot
Mercury 250 ProXS Fourstroke
HDS 12 Live - Console
HDS 9 Live - Bow
Revo X is an amazing reel for $100 or less.
Definitely a Lews speed spool for that price. Occasionally you can find a tournament MB for $120 online too
1995 Ranger 481v
1995 Johnson Fast Strike 175hp
For those of you that arent aware, the Lews, Abu, and BPS reels mentioned here are the same reels, with different options. They are all manufactured in the same place.
Wait for the February BPS spring sale. Last Feb I got a Carbon Lite reel AND Rod for $100.00
But...you have to be there when the doors open for the sale. I saw guys put 5+ combos in their cart!
Fished it all summer...no problems.
I love my Carbonlite 2 combo. I got it in 7’ medium/fast and it’s a great spinnerbait, chatterbait, small Texas rig...it’s my do it all pole. The reel has performed really well, is very light and I haven’t had a single issue with it. I also got a platinum combo (7’1” MH/Fast) and that rod/reel does feel better quality but I wouldn’t give up my Carbonlite 2.
The Daiwa Tatula Type R is another good reel I have several of that i’ve bought off of members here but it’s definitely heavier.
If the price is right I wouldn’t hesitate to get another Carbonlite 2 reel. Would like one for my topwater pole.
2006 Triton SP-185, 2006 Evinrude Etec 90, PowerTech NRS3, Garmin Echomap Plus 73CV & 93SV
They are $79.99 right now
i tried to pick up a couple at the 79.97 price, but they were unavailable and they couldnt give me a date when they would be available. now that they're back at the original price they are available for back order........
Was told at store the current ones are discontinued. New ones will be out soon. But who knows. I got one at that price
Semper Fi
hopefully they continue using the same company for the new model.