beginner baitcasting reel

[HCampbell21]

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.
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[Dryrod]

[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]
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[daffy]

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
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