Reel for punching

[pratt]

And recommendations in the Shimano lineup? 65lbs braid, 1 -1.5 oz weight. It will be a dedicated reel for this setup. I was thinking their heavyset reel to counter balance the long rod and weight.

[dragon1]

Bantam on higher end and Tranx 200 for lower price range. XH gearing

[pratt]

Bantam on higher end and Tranx 200 for lower price range. XH gearing

Thanks.

[Mr.Bass]

Shimano Scorpion Qiuckfire just about the best punching reel I have used. It has the flipping trigger to engage instantly

[pratt]

Shimano Scorpion Qiuckfire just about the best punching reel I have used. It has the flipping trigger to engage instantly

I’ll take a look at it now. Thank you.

[Mr.Bass]

You will need to go to EBay. The reel is discontinued

[Mr.Bass]

Also prefer the burgundy color over the white version

[pratt]

You will need to go to EBay. The reel is discontinued

Yeah I just saw it was last made in 2008.

[reelex]

Tranx200 or Bantam but for maximum torque (power) 6:1 gear ratio

[squib]

Older, rose-colored Shimano Castaic (basically US version of the Scorpion Quickfire). Best pitching reel ever made. Wish only that it was a bit smaller. I have had as many as 10 of them at times. Used to buy them up off of EBay then change out bearings and drag washers.

[squib]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28570107379...Bk9SR5bzic3YYw

[squib]

Get the model I posted. The silver Super Free one that is newer sucks.

[Rbalden]

i use the antares MDXG for punching

[pratt]

What is your budget? ACM Tackle has a great selections of Shimano and other reels. Check them out at https://acmtackle.com/collections/casting-
I think you can you GM10 as a discount code.

Budget isn’t a factor. I want a premium reel and was thinking a heavier reel would feel better on a longer rod to counter the weight.

[Beetle]

Bantam MGL

[Transom]

I do like a heavier by todays standards reel for flipping and punching. Most of the things we think of when we say we want a high performance reel do not matter with these techniques. A heavy drag and durability is what you want.