MontclairDave Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Just got my first swimbait rod, an SLX 7’ 3” from their swimbait line. Gonna throw rats and glides up to 3 ounces. Shimano Tranx 200 about the only one I know about and am considering. A good choice? Others? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary m Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 daiwa tatula best way to go you dont need to open side plate for brakes t wing cast farther I used to use all shimano till I tried a tatula now only reels I buy brootalititties, maine y yak and B_larkin3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellisb10 Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Okuma Komodo 273, Curado 200 or Tatula 200. Can’t go wrong with any in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainMan83 Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Do you like round reels? I'm a Daiwa guy but I just picked up a like new Cardiff 200 for $64 shipped on ebay. They're all over there for less than a hundy and I've heard nothing but good things about them. Chija 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chija Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 One of them is mine, round reels are a great way to get into the swimbait game. I'll let OP have mine for cheap if interested. Solid reels that last a lifetime. MountainMan83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontclairDave Posted February 12 Author Report Share Posted February 12 4 minutes ago, Chija said: One of them is mine, round reels are a great way to get into the swimbait game. I'll let OP have mine for cheap if interested. Solid reels that last a lifetime. Very interested! New to site, so don’t know rules but I assume we have to do this through used gear section or can we direct-message each other? Thanks! Chija 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chija Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 4 minutes ago, MontclairDave said: Very interested! New to site, so don’t know rules but I assume we have to do this through used gear section or can we direct-message each other? Thanks! We can dm, I can send pics and more info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontclairDave Posted February 12 Author Report Share Posted February 12 5 minutes ago, Chija said: We can dm, I can send pics and more info! Is it a lefty? I can’t seem to get used to right-handed reels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 a 150 or 200 sized reel will do what you want. im a shimano fan, the curado 200s come in lefty and multiple ratios, solid reel for the $$ i loved my daiwa tatulas as well, never had any issues. i like matching brands so i'd go shimano, you could go 150 slx reel with the dc and that would help with overruns/backlashes https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_SLX_150_DC_Casting_Reel/descpage-SLX15.html gary m 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 also the curados are on sale right now for $142! https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Curado_200_K_Casting_Reels/descpage-CRDK.html maine y yak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brootalititties Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Gotta second @gary m I think for the price the tatula 200 is the best sb reel out there, it’s got the right amount of line capacity, sturdy frame and tough as nails gearing and comes stock with a 100 mm handle gary m and maine y yak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontclairDave Posted February 12 Author Report Share Posted February 12 35 minutes ago, chefchris said: a 150 or 200 sized reel will do what you want. im a shimano fan, the curado 200s come in lefty and multiple ratios, solid reel for the $$ i loved my daiwa tatulas as well, never had any issues. i like matching brands so i'd go shimano, you could go 150 slx reel with the dc and that would help with overruns/backlashes https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_SLX_150_DC_Casting_Reel/descpage-SLX15.html Well, since I already have an SLX 150 DC, you just saved me some $$ my man! Now maybe I can buy a Tiny Clash instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_larkin3 Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Tatula or coastal 200. Best small swimbait reels for the money gary m 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontclairDave Posted February 12 Author Report Share Posted February 12 48 minutes ago, B_larkin3 said: Tatula or coastal 200. Best small swimbait reels for the money Yup, I may take the SLX off the current rods it’s on, put it on the SLX swimbait rod and get the Tatula 200 to replace it. But that Shimano Cardiff sounds tempting. Seems to be a budget fav around here. Good options, all. Thanks! gary m 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chija Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 5 hours ago, MontclairDave said: Is it a lefty? I can’t seem to get used to right-handed reels It is right handed unfortunately. The tatula 200 is great too. I just sold my old Tatula I HG or I'd offer that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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