Best reel for $100

[Drew1233]

Looking for something new and I have some extra money around and need a new reel to put on one of my rods. Want something nice. Was lookin at some of the cheaper shimanos. Want somethin very versatile that I can be flipping and casting with. I would like to keep it around $100 but may consider something a bit more pricey. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks, drew

[onthewater108]

Been getting a lot of stuff off ebay lately. Just bought a brand new quantum smoke for 100 bucks the reel retails for 199. Just check the auction items for the best deal but always check other places like Bass Pro or tackle warehouse to make sure you're getting the best value for your money.

[Drew1233]

Alright I'll look at that. Any good reels you know of specifically? Looking for bait casters only

[jmatt1717]

I agree. Check ebay out. You can get lucky and buy a brand new abu garcia revo s for around $100. But IMO bass pro's pro qualifier is the best reel @ retail price for $100. You can catch them on sale for around $70. They also come in a lot of gear ratios. I believe 5.4:1 to 7.1:1 but dont quote me on that.

[dissel]

I've got several of the Lews and these reels cast great. Like everyone else said check out ebay.

[Drew1233]

I've got several of the Lews and these reels cast great. Like everyone else said check out ebay.

Like the lews tournament speed spool?

[natebosox]

i have several of the bass pro qualifier reels and they are pretty good all around reels. if you have $100 right now i would recommend the carbonlite baitcaster. recently switched to these and i plan on selling all the pro qualifiers to get a couple of more carbonlites. weighs nothing in your hand and can cast a mile.

[dissel]

Yea the tournament speed spool or even the speed spool. Both are really good reels. You can pick the speed spool up on ebay for less the 100 and the tournament speed spool just a hair over.

[Jabbo]

3 words
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Bass Boat Central Reels for sell section has a lot of great deals!!
You can also check Sierra Trading post for great deals. Checke them everyday and a lot of times they will go on sale
for a couple days at a time. I had a buddy buy two Quantum Catalyst for 60 bucks each.
I have bought several Quantums off BBC. They also have a tone of BPS reels.. There is a reason they sell these a lot and for cheap!
I own quantums that still perform like new that are 10 years old

[Drew1233]

Which quantums? I was given one for free that was one of there cheaper reels and bought one of there cheaper reels and they weren't worth a crap

[Drew1233]

Also there is no reels for sale on BBC

[KyBoneHead]

Lews Super speed spool. Have 2 now, and I love them. Have one paired on my duckett micro magic, favorite combo I've ever had.