Casting Reel

What is a good all round bass fishing bait casting reel? I need an experts opinion?

Generally, any reel you find for 100 bucks and up is going to be a very good reel. Without knowing what you fish for and what not, it’s a little hard to reccomend a specific reel.

As I always suggest on here to people, check out Abu Garcia and Quantum reels. These are both very reputable companies that make excellent quality products. I’ve always had great luck with Abu Garcia. They’re top of the line reel at the moment is the Revo. There’s a few different Revo series, all are very nice. As for Quantum, I don’t currently have any of their reels but I have used them a lot in the past. Again, I’ve been very happy with them. They have a few Kevin Van Dam series reels, which I believe is their best quality reel at the moment. I bought my Dad one of these a while back and had to use it a bit before hand lol. It was one of the smothest reels that I have ever used, possibly even smoother than the Revos. Regardless, you’ll be very happy if you choose one of these reels.

Edit: I’ll also add that you don’t have to spend 100+ bucks for a decent reel. You can do a bit of research and look around and find pretty solid reels for 70 or so dollars, maybe even cheaper if you happen to find one on sale. For the best baitcasting reels, you will be looking at 100+ dollars.

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ABU AMBASSADEUR 5500CDL NEW IN TEAKWOOD BOX $2,500.00

Vintage Fenwick LUNKER STIK 1261 6′ Rod with Pflueger 2600 Casting Reel RARE !!! $2,499.00

MILLS 5 CENT 3 REEL OWL GOOSENECK SLOT MACHINE CAST IRON & OAK~KEENEY REVAMP! $2,199.99

EXTREMELY RARE!!! Ambassadeur 5000C De Luxe 4 screw! Right! FOUR screws!!! $1,800.00

Vintage Al Foss Reel, Easy Control, Lefty, 1920′s! $1,250.00

Antique Meek # 2 Fishing Reel Original Leather Case Jeweled Horton Bristol Conn $1,125.00

Vintage New in Box 1950′s Rainbow Linkoping #888 Level Wind Casting Reel $1,125.00

Hardy Bros. Super Silex Rare 3″ Reel w/ Block Leather Case $978.74

ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR DELUXE BLACK 5000 #10 “VERY RARE” $999.95

Fishing Reel Daiwa TOURNAMENT SURF 35 CAST’IZM QD Surf $999.00

Antique Early Julius Vom Hofe Fishing Casting Reel 1883 $949.99

TROUT SPORTS FISHING POLE LURE REEL FISH CAST IRON ART STATUE BOOKENDS BRONZE $895.00

*LOOK*AMBASSADEUR AMD 5600C4 FD LIMITED 911 FIRE FIGHTER EDITION $900.00

Vintage MEEK No.2 Reel $750.00

Daiwa TOURNAMENT SURF 35 CAST’IZM QD Surf Spinning Reel W/Quick Drag NIB $699.99

ABU AMBASSADEUR GOL.D COLOR 5000D NEAR MINT 1974 $699.00

NIB Shimano Metanium Mg DC-7 Bait-casting Reel Left Handle Import Japan New $698.99

HARDY 31/2″ SUPER SILEX WIDE DRUM MULTIPLIER CASTING REEL $671.63

DAIWA STEEZ 100HLA Casting Fishing Reel (LEFTY) $632.10

SHIMANO CL200DC Calais Digital Control Casting Reel NEW $649.99

RARE HEDDON 3-30 FJ TOURNAMENT REEL WITH HEDDON CASE $645.00

NEW 2012 DAIWA Z 200H Casting Reel With 6.4:1 Gear Ratio 8 $649.90

NIB Shimano Metanium Mg DC-7 Bait-casting Reel Right Handle Import Japan New $648.99

Shimano Power Aero FLIEGEN TD #5 Surf Casting Reel NEW Original Japanese $611.63

DAIWA SALTIGA 30 CASTING REEL CUSTOM T-SHAPE POWER KNOB $599.00

Daiwa Saltiga 30 Casting Reel wih T-SHAPE Power Knob $599.00

Daiwa Saltiga 20 Casting Reel wih T-SHAPE Power Knob $596.00

Vintage Casting Reel RARE!!! $600.00

New Shimano Calais 201 DC Casting Reel CL-201DC (LH) $585.00

Shimano Power Aero FLIEGEN TD 12LB Surf Casting Reel $559.99

Shimano Power Aero FLIEGEN TD 20LB Surf Casting Reel $559.99

Daiwa 2012 Right Hand Z Series Low Profile Casting Reel 7.2:1 Ratio 8CRBB Z200HS $575.00

Daiwa Tidesurf QD 6000 Long cast Reel JAPAN NIB $548.96

Shimano BULL’s EYE XT 9080 Surf Casting Reel NEW Original Japanese $544.19

Shimano BULL’s EYE XT 9050 Surf Casting Reel NEW Original Japanese $540.27

VICTORY A 54 $549.00

DAIWA SALTIGA-Z 30L CASTING REEL – LEFT (NEW IN BOX) $537.00

New Shimano Calais 200 DC 200DC Bait Casting Reel $525.00

Shimano BULL’S EYE XT 9100 Surf Casting Reel New! $549.99

DAIWA Steez STEEZ103HLA 6.3:1 Casting Reel L.H. $539.95

DAIWA Steez STEEZ100HLA 6.3:1 Casting Reel L.H. $539.95

DAIWA Steez STEEZ100HA 6.3:1 Casting Reel $539.95

DAIWA Steez STEEZ103HA 6.3:1 Casting Reel $539.95

DAIWA Steez STEEZ100SHA 7.1 Casting Reel $539.95

Daiwa Saltiga-Z 30L (LEFT) Casting Reel Saltiga Z 30 L $537.00

SHIMANO CTE100DC Calcutta Digital Control Casting Reel $529.99

SHIMANO CTE201DC Calcutta Digital Control Casting Reel $529.99

SHIMANO CTE200DC Calcutta Digital Control Casting Reel $529.99

Daiwa Steez 100HLA – TDDSZ100HLA – Casting Reel $539.95

Daiwa Steez 100SHA – TDDSZ100SHA – Casting Reel $539.95

New Shimano Calais 200 DC 200DC Bait Casting Reel $525.00

Abu ambassadeur Morrum Zx1601 (Left handle) BAIT CASTING REEL From JAPAN $499.99

Abu ambassadeur Morrum Zx3600 BAIT CASTING Reel right handle from JAPAN $499.99

Abu ambassadeur Morrum Zx3601 BAIT CASTING Reel Left handle from JAPAN $499.99

Abu ambassadeur Morrum Zx1600 (Right handle) BAIT CASTING REEL from JAPAN $499.99

Ambassadeur 5000C Reel #107200UW – 5000 C $495.00

SHIMANO Tranx 500PG Casting reel $499.99

SHIMANO Tranx 500HG Casting reel $499.99

New Shimano Trinidad 30DC 30 DC Casting Reel For Saltwater $490.00

Daiwa PX Type R – TDPXLR – Casting Reel $499.95

Quantum Energy 101 Casting Reel $127.99 This Quantum Energy 101 Casting Reel features a machined aluminum frame, side covers and front support. The saltwater reel also has a smooth ceramic drag system and micro ACS cast control.

Abu Garcia Revo SX HS Casting Reel $123.99 This Abu Garcia Revo SX High Speed Casting Reel has Duragear brass gears and a precision aluminum spool. The casting reel features an x-craftic alloy frame and carbon matrix drag system.

Quantum Classic MG1420 Right-handed Casting Reel $72.99 This Quantum Classic Casting Reel features a low-profile design with the line capacity of a larger reel. This casting reel features an adjustable cast control system to fine-tune your cast for a variety of weights and conditions.

Daiwa Exceler 100 HL Left-handed Casting Reel $65.99 This Daiwa Exceler 100 HL Left-handed Casting Reel features Magforce Z anti backlash control and eight stainless steel ball bearings. This casting reel can accomodate 150 yards of 12 pound line.

Quantum Catalyst CT101HPTS Left-handed Baitcasting Reel $92.99 This Quantum Catalyst CT101HPTS Left-handed Baitcasting Reel features the power and speed of a much larger reel. This saltwater casting reel features seven stainless steel ball bearings and weighs less than eight ounces.