Best Baitcaster for the buck?

[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.

[pointer]

I guess while I'm in the posting mode or mood, I need to put in my plug for the round Ambassadeurs. They are not the smoothest or the longest casting but they are the toughest reels I've ever been exposed to. And yes, I've used some of the others.

[fishincreek]

Revo S at Sportsmans Warehouse for $106 out the door. Smooth, easier to use and pretty much backlash free.

[davidsa]

For the buck, the Cabalas prodigy that is on sale for $65 is a steal. It is a Daiwa made reel just a notch below the $150 Daiwa reel that is just outstanding.

If you don't go with the prodigy, I'd go Shimano. An old green curado will do well on heavier lures but won't compare to the prodigy on the light pitching lures. An old green Curado SF will though

Any of the $100 ish Shimano reels will do you well too and should be more affordable with the rebate.

[CTFSHWHISKER]

I guess while I'm in the posting mode or mood, I need to put in my plug for the round Ambassadeurs. They are not the smoothest or the longest casting but they are the toughest reels I've ever been exposed to. And yes, I've used some of the others.

have to agree if you want a bulletproof reel it's hard to beat a 4600c3 or c4.
i have 5 that are 6 years old and other than clean and oil and a pawl i have done nothing to them but use them.parts are readily available,if you need any.

[goosecreekguy]

Thanks for the advice. lots of great opinions. ill check ebay and the bp sale fri for sure...i guess im just a little weary of buyin a used reel...