Best Reel

[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.

[know1]

I'm not too qualified to give an opinion on this as I've never had a reel over about $70-$80.......but I have to say that I have been very impressed with every Shimano I've used. My FnF rods have Shimano spinning reels in about the price range described above.

[Fntsyfbgod]

Zebco 33 classic

[Col Forbin]

If money was no object, I would go with the calais without hesitation. By far the best reel I have ever used. I fished for about an hour with one, and forced myself to put it down, so I wouldn't be too tempted to go out and get one. However, I did debate it for a while. I have never used the DC (electronic braking), but I hear great things about them. Best bang for your buck, the Curado's are hard to beat.

[DJD]

If money was no object, I would go with the calais without hesitation. By far the best reel I have ever used. I fished for about an hour with one, and forced myself to put it down, so I wouldn't be too tempted to go out and get one. However, I did debate it for a while. I have never used the DC (electronic braking), but I hear great things about them. Best bang for your buck, the Curado's are hard to beat.

Mega Ditto's...I totally agree...that's for you Mr Col...LOL

[LoomisLover]

Abu Garcia Revo STX and Premier are the best reels I have used ... Would like to try out the Skeet Reese model. Revo = best reels out at the moment