beginner baitcasting reel - Printable Version +- Fishing Forum (https://bigfishtackle.com/forum) +-- Forum: Misc. Fishing Forums (https://bigfishtackle.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=335) +--- Forum: Fishing Tackle Tips (https://bigfishtackle.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=6) +--- Thread: beginner baitcasting reel (/showthread.php?tid=654922)

beginner baitcasting reel - HCampbell21 - 03-31-2011 any suggestions for a easy to learn baitcaster? i'm looking at the shimano callisto. My price range is 30-50 topping out at 60. I don't need any fancy things just a basic solid reel to use for bass fishing. [signature] Re: [HCampbell21] beginner baitcasting reel - Dryrod - 04-01-2011 [font "Comic Sans MS"][#008000]Hi Campbell - The Shamino Callisto is a two bearing reel priced which is their least expensive line. Six years ago I bought a Shimano Curado which at over $150 should last me a life time. Certainly now that I'm exclusively into fly fishing it go on a ticking. My philosophy is if its worth while get the best that I can afford at the time. BTW my previous reel was from the 40's that belong to my Dad. It now sits on a shelf having seen better day. My thought would be to use a spinning outfit until I could afford a better system. BassPro lists several baitcasters under $50. Unforunately I can't recommend any of them, but perhaps someone on the fresh water board might be able to help you out. Good luck.[/#008000][/font] [signature] Re: [HCampbell21] beginner baitcasting reel - daffy - 04-30-2011 Walmart sells some very well built reasonably priced baitcasters, I also have a shimmano curado spent big bucks years ago, now it is wore out... Bib bucks does not always mean quality... Just my 2 cents [signature]