Jarin Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 I have recently decided I want to upgrade from my Shimano Corvallus to a little better quality reel. I am planning on throwing 8 to 10 inch baits on this set up and the corvallus jsut did not quite like handle the big baits like i would have liked. My question is what are some good options as a replacement reel for my Corvallus. I do not want a Calucutta its a little out of my price range. I would like to try and stay around $200.00. I Have looked at both low profile and round reels and have not found a reel that seems to be overall a good reel for these bigger sized swimbaits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Weruso Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Follow along on this thread Edited March 12, 2019 by Neill Hernandez basskickinrednick, Loganodum38 and StriperAddict 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMarino Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 From my experience I found fishing the Lexa 300 are the best for the price point and fishability. Its a workhorse big bait reel Otter91 and Mhuddfish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph808 Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 You can find Daiwa Luna's 300 used for less than $200. Also Calcutta Ds. GoblinSlayer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Lexa 300 on eBay for $148 all the time, winn models too (just bought a Lexa 300WN 6.4 last night) you can get a Calcutta 400B (my favorite reels ever) brand new for $150 if you look around (scored a brand new in box in the black market for $150 a few months ago) guys sell em all the time, usually can find a lightly used one too for about the $150 range, just have to look around or make a post I’ve used the Lexa 300 and 400, Shimano Calcutta and Daiwa Luna 300 for baits that size without any issue. Morph808 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archtx9 Posted April 5, 2019 Report Share Posted April 5, 2019 Calcutta 400B would be my choice.....find a used one and have a good reel guy do a full tune up. These things are tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 You can often get a Calcutta D used here often for less than $200 too. A new upgrade on the corvallus for low money would be an Abu garcia c3. You will have extra to add a power handle too. Smaller models for all braid larger for nonbraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph808 Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 PM me if you want a Luna 300 for less than $200. Jace D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxd12 Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 I am no professional, but I got a deal on a Lexa 400HD-HS with a power handle off ebay for around $200. Love it for all the big stuff Im trying and learning to throw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenPig Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 4/7/2019 at 12:17 PM, bigpoppabass said: You can often get a Calcutta D used here often for less than $200 too. A new upgrade on the corvallus for low money would be an Abu garcia c3. You will have extra to add a power handle too. Smaller models for all braid larger for nonbraid. I agree about the Abu. Get a 6500c3, power handle, ceramic abec 7 spool bearings, level wind with a bearing, ceramic pawl and you have a nice affordable big bait reel for around $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22RangerZ520R Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 I have 4 Calcutta 400D's for my big bait applications, I love 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Peart Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Calcutta 401 TE here, love it. They show up used in the 200 range. Last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoblinSlayer Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 Daiwa Luna 253. Cheap, nice build quality and reliable. It's my number one workhorse chosen when just going out 99% of the time. I have many nicer reels than this but this is the one I always just levitate too. bishopbass and Jace D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCALSWIMBAITS Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 I use the lexa 400 and lexa 300. Kastkings kapstan 300 is your bang for the buck reel and handles hudds like a champ at $100 on ebay. Those are my go tos 100% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucmenow007 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 I throw the Super Duty 300 for swimbaits and also for some 3-6oz spoons. Mine has the powerhandle and is the high speed model. The reel has stayed exceptionally smooth through a year of use. The dual anti reverse feature is nice insurance too. It’s got slightly more line capacity than a Trans 300, and compares favorably in performance. Not to mention you can find them on sale for about $165 new. The cast control is quite good and easily handles lures as light as 3/8oz if needed. Overall, it’s a good package in my opinion. justneedaboat and S33z3r 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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