Best Baitcaster for the buck?

[goosecreekguy]

have a simple question...im looking to get a second baitcasting reel (and rod) and im hoping for some advice on what to buy. I have a Quantum Accurist on a 6'6" M rod that I use most of the time, but im ready to get a backup unit so I can have more than one approach ready. like many im on a pretty tight budget, so id like to keep the combo below a hundred bucks. BPS has some good prices, but whats their quality like? thanks for any advice you could offer.... x^>

[geobass]

Get on e-bay and look at finding the old style Shimino Curado. Should be able to pick them up in good shape for $60-70. Have not tried the new ones, as I do not like to price..But I love the old ones in the 100 series.

[buckdroppings]

I like the BPS Extreme. I think they are the best for the money. Usually you can get a combo for a great price.

[Jbyrd]

Hands down the shimano callisto or the crestfire. Callisto 39.99 the crestfire 49.99 I have 3 crestfires that are over 10 years old. BPS reels are junk ..........

[bereabasser]

like the other guy said,go with an older curado...or spend around $140 and get a revo with a shimano clarus rod if you can find em...cant beat a lifetime gurantee

[lizardking]

Zevco 33

[Bad_Company]

You can get a Pfluger Echelron for about $60 bucks and Abu Garcia has a black max for $50. The Shimano Callisto is a decent reel also in $40 range. I am not a huge fan of BPS reels but some are real good reels.

[Tyme2fish]

How about the Daiwa Dendoh. Model MP3000 is only $2999.95. Page 55 of Offshore Angler catalog from BPS.

You gotta be sh***ing me!!

[Rangerman]

older curado...or revo

Exactly!

[Redskeeter]

I would have to go with the older Curado. I have several and in my opinion they are great. You can get them off ebay for around $70 each.

[Col Forbin]

Older curado, or new Citica ( $30 rebat) - same reel. I really like the BPS Johnny morris signature reel. It lists for $180, will be on sale for $130 and with a trade in on those certain days will be $104 - hard to beat that quality reel for that price. I like Quantum's have a rebate going on too, I would check those out.

[mkmsports41]

The only BP real I have found to hold up tournament fishing is the pro-qualifier. You have to keep if well lubed though. I have yet to find a BP real that will hold up in the winter, they are not sealed tight enough. They will get wet, freeze, and your drag will slip. Lost too many fish that way. If i were you i would consentrate more on getting a good real as to a good rod. BP makes some descent rods for around $30-$40. You could buy a real from e-bay, but I personally like buying them new so I know what I have got. Check out BP starting Friday they are having a good sell. They have a KVD Quantum on sale for $79. I have two of the older version of that real and they are great. Best of luck.