Best Reel

[slimshad09]

If money was no object what reel would you buy? Think long and hard! Thanks in advance...

[canuto17]

For the money i think the KVD Quantum reels are about as good as you can get. The new model are very similar to the Revo. Bass Pro runs them on special for $79.99 pretty often.

Just my 2 cents.

John

[00SKEETER]

Shimano Calais ....No doubt about it

[mattbay]

My pick is Quantum tour energy reel or tour pt.

[AndyG]

If money was no object what reel would you buy? Think long and hard! Thanks in advance...

One for me...


BTW, I use left hand retrieve and prefer medium gear ratios.

[burt.fishin]

I personally like the revo and the curado. They are good, long-lasting, durable reels. But it all comes down to which in feels the best in your hand.

[floatman]

If money was no object what reel would you buy? Think long and hard! Thanks in advance...

Daiwa Steez, spinning reel $529.99, baitcast left or right hand $479.99, Ive got a couple team Daiwa and love then, but the Steez is out of my league

Gary

[Shimano4Life]

I have always believed that when it comes to reels, you get what you pay for. I have owned tons of reels through the past years and I have to say that what I have now is by far the best outfits.

1 Shimano Calais 200DC (7:1 Gear Ratio with the DC Electronic Braking System)
2 Shimano Calais 100As (5.8:1 Gear Ratios)
2 Shimano Calais 200As (6.2:1 Gear Ratios)
1 Shimano Calais 200APV (5:1 Gear Ratio)
2 Shimano 2500 Stradic MgFAs (haven't upgraded to the MgFBs yet)
1 Shimano Chronarch 50Mg (6.2:1 Gear Ratio -- made for light line. I throw light jigs and finesse baits with it.)

All of these reels have a high bearing count, and they are A-RB (Anti Rust Bearings) so they provide you with a lifetime of usage. Smooth as silk.

Be ready to pay for them. You definitely have to pay for what you get. A friend of mine suggested getting insurance on them -- SO I DID!

[JUSTINHALL]

Shimano Calais,
Absolute best reels I have used. I have several and one of them I have had since 1998 and it looks as good as one I bought a year ago. I have used in both saltwater and fresh water. I got them all cleaned last summer after using in salt water and it still works perfectly.
I used lefty as well 6.2 gear ratio. I have caught a ton of fish on these guys big and small, from smallies to stripers to groupers.
They are not cheap but worth it if you can swing it. Shimano4Life mentioned insurance, my homeowners insurance covers all of mine no limit on cost, with no additional cost, and yours should to but check take pics or save the receipts.

[lroberts]

For the money i think the KVD Quantum reels are about as good as you can get. The new model are very similar to the Revo. Bass Pro runs them on special for $79.99 pretty often.

Just my 2 cents.

John

I have three of these and really like them also!

[slimshad09]

Thanks for your input. I'm going to bump it back up for more ideas.

[stoner]

I like the Curado, but thought somebody would have mentioned the Shimano Core.
Since money is no object it would have to be the calais dc...just for craps and giggles.