DownSouthBassin Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I'm not particular to a low profile or round reel setup. Just looking at a couple different reels and would like some opinions. Listed in no particular order. Reel #1 Lews Round Speed Cast SC600 Reel #2 Shimano Cardiff 301A Reel #3 Okuma Citrix 364 Reel #4 Okuma Metaloid Reel #5 13 Fishing Concept A3 Reel #6 AG Revo Toro Beast I realize the price range is very wide here ranging from 99-300. I'm looking at throwing baits such as the S-Waver 200, Huddleston 68, Triple Trout and an undetermined Bluegill bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campobassmaster Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I'd say reel 6 cause its litterally a beast, I got a 61 but its for my bigger baits. Love AG, AG for life, but lews isn't bad either. Cardiff is solid too. Low&Slow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhunn Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I invested in the Toro Beast and in my opinion it is worth every penny. Low&Slow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 The Cardiff is the only swimbait reel I own currently so I can't compare it with the rest, but I think it's a great entry-level reel for the price. Solidly built and great for working baits slowly and thoroughly. If however you're not on a tight budget and/or you need to fish faster, I'd go with one of the more "higher end" low profiles...especially if you like working your baits with the rod NEbucketmouth19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoozie1 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I have the Abu Beast (not Toro) and it is a very small reel ... like a normal 100 size reel, but it holds plenty of 20lb. floroclear and is a great reel. From what I understand the Toro is like its bigger, beefier brother so I imagine it's great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timcauliffe Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I have the Abu Beast (not Toro) and it is a very small reel ... like a normal 100 size reel, but it holds plenty of 20lb. floroclear and is a great reel. From what I understand the Toro is like its bigger, beefier brother so I imagine it's great too. +1 on the Revo Beast Low&Slow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I throw those baits on a Lexa 300. swimbaitman and basskickinrednick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimbaitman Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 i like my lexa a lot, i plan on upgrading to a beast for next season though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelfish Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) I use an older 200 size curado for those size baits. Those baits don't require heavy gear or increased spool capacity. Edited December 5, 2016 by reelfish BrhodesBassin and M4TT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Those baits don't require heavy gear or increased spool capacity. Tho I'm an Abu guy..this statement is what you need to make your decisions on..you can save a lot of money and still get quality gear by getting the correct reel for the application Low&Slow, basskickinrednick and M4TT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownSouthBassin Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 At what point bait wise would I need more line capacity? 8 inch hudds? deps 250's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 For the baits listed, you don't need that big of a reel to throw them. Like stated above, I too throw those baits on a lexa300 and curado 301e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelfish Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 At what point bait wise would I need more line capacity? 8 inch hudds? deps 250's? Typically what lb test you want to use. I use 15-17 lb fluo for the baits you listed. If you want to spool up 25lb big game or such you I recommend at least a 300 series spool. Another factor is retie. I am more likely to need an increased spool capacity if bottom bouncing a plastic. You might need to rip off 20yds of line if it becomes frayed, nicked, etc fishing around cover. Sometimes I need to to do this multiple times a day. The extra capacity will come in handy - no need to respool on the boat, and more importantly casting distance will be compromised less. I can throw the deps and 8" on a 300, but I always like the Shimano TE 400 series for those baits. Much better fishing experience IMO. SWIMBO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlant Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Line capacity is the most overrated number in swimbaiting..you'll never cast more than 60-80yds..if you can huck it further your looking at testing the break strength of the line..imo..if you have a reel that can accommodate 150-175yds of 17-20# mono/flouro your good on 90% of your casting needs..as you move to heavier baits then the gears/braking/drag force and parts need to beef up and that happens a lot in the larger capacity reels..there are still a lot of 100/200 size reels that have quality parts and will be softer on the wallet Jpratt, basskickinrednick, SWIMBO and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Baiter Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I'd say go for #6.... An excellent reel! Low&Slow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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