sold wanted baitcaster

[faulked]

hi guys im chasing a bait caster to go on the rod i won:laugh: at npd it will be fishing about 10lb braid im not sure what sort of money to spend so will think about anything i think id prefer one of the low slung models :S

tanks for any advice or offers

jason:)

[MichaelJ]

if u were going for a high end reel to buy thatd last for a long time id be thinking about the

Daiwa Steez, Daiwa Zillion or Shimano Calais

or

Pflueger Echelon are sposta be pretty good reels and they dont cost to much

theres heaps of bc reels out there my advice would be to go to the shimano and daiwa websites and read about the reels and also check out tackletour website

[shaunl]

Hi Faulked,

I have a Shimano Core for sale at the moment. The reel is low profile with magnesium body and weighs only 173g. It incorporates Shimano's super-free technology with their Variable Brake System. Reel comes with a huge amount of drag (11lb) and a retrieve ratio of 6.2:1. Reel is in excellent condition. It is currently spooled with 10lb Tuf XP and comes with a reel cover and original box.

I am asking $400 for it. RRP @ $499.

Here's a photo of the reel -

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Check the info on Shimano's webpage -

/>http://www.shimanofish.com.au/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302054202&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181791&bmUID=1220419124400

Let me know if you're interested.

Cheers,

Shaun.

[Terry H]

Depending on how much you're willing to spend, take a look at the Daiwa Alphas as well.

[MichaelJ]

i forgot about those 2 reels lol

[Cowfish13]

The magnesium bodied ones would be good for freshwater, but might be a bit risky to use them in the salt.

Most of the upper range models have been mentioned, but for mid-range, you might want to consider the Shimano Cruxis, Curado and Chronach. Or the Pfluegar President. I've got one of those and it's still as good as the day I got it after nearly 2 years:) Only thing I can fault it with is the drag isn't too powerful, but for Bass and the like, it would be perfect:cheer:

[Dinodadog]

Everybody has thier favourites, depends on what you want to use it for, long distance casting from the bank or accurate casting from the boat or do you just want to troll with it. I would be having a cast of other peoples to try an get an idea of what you want. Out of all mine my fav is Curado but I dont use it for distance casting.

[faulked]

much as id like to spend 400plus on a reel i can even see the valueB) i cant if i spend 200 i can keep the wifey happy:) and i hopefully still get a decent reel

[fishyman]

new curado all the way

Curado E series

[MichaelJ]

how much are they gona retail for fishyman

[faulked]

you have me sold on that curado 200 e7 dam nice real just have to find someone with one for sale now:)

[fishyman]

tacklewarehouse.com

or cabelas should have them

im getting one soon

[Feral]

The curados are pretty bullet proof, by far my most forgiving baitcaster. Ferg uses his for everything from bream to Barra, I'd recommend getting a spare spool, run one with light line, one heavy, and just swap for the day.

[Dan23]

I just bought an Alphas R Edition Might be a bit beyond what you're after though

[namyau]

or try ebay.com not the au version though - the exchange rate is still reasonably good with $1us getting approx $1.21au, but when buying off ebay their rates are slightly different and what may cost you $150au when you've work it all out will actually cost you $154au due to ebays rates

[Ismail82]

Hi mate,

I got an advantage 153H with 20lb fins braid on it. Brand new in the box, never been used for a bargain price $130.00

[Feral]

Left or right handed Ismail? (I am chasing a leftie)

[Shrimpo]

Namyau u stuffed it up $1USD gets $0.77AUD (approx)

EDIT: $1AUD would get Approx $1.29USD

[Feral]

Yeah Australian dollar is down about 25% in the last 2 months, no where as good a deal buying direct from the States anymore, but still worth while.

[werewolf]

namyau wrote:

or try ebay.com not the au version though - the exchange rate is still reasonably good with $1us getting approx $1.21au, but when buying off ebay their rates are slightly different and what may cost you $150au when you've work it all out will actually cost you $154au due to ebays rates

Not doubting you mate, but what is this "ebay rates" thing. Why isn't the exchange rate, the exchange rate?

[ellicat]

Shrimpo wrote:

Namyau u stuffed it up $1USD gets $0.77AUD (approx)

EDIT: $1AUD would get Approx $1.29USD

That should be around the other way Shrimpo. 1 aussie dollar will get you 0.77 yankee dollars

[rayke1938]

Ebay rates are always a couple of points less than the bank rates. An example is yesterday ebay rate was

Exchange rate:

1 Australian Dollar = 0.753481 US Dollars

Exicom rate was

Exchange rate:

1 Australian Dollar = 0.771643 US Dollars.

Cheers

Ray

[shortie]

try a HRF,

cheap and relible

[werewolf]

Thanks for that Ray. Why the difference though? It is still a mystery to me

[Feral]

The difference is so they make an extra 2% on the sale!