Best baitcaster for the money

[smokefan]

What do you guys think the is the best baitcaster for under $150? I picked up a bps pro qualifier last summer for 79 bucks, but now they are $100. I would like to pick up a good reel and $150 is the very top of my budget. Thanks in advance for the help.

[sglass]

Quantum Accurist PT are around 100 and have never failed me.

[fishalltime]

Pick you 1 of the big selling Ebay stores with good feedback an buy the Shimano Curado E . You wont be disappointed .You can get this reel at your price range ,just do a little reaserch finding the seller .Personally I have bought from all kinds of seller's an never had a problem .

[slobslayer]

Abu Garcia Revo-S.

[ky.jonboatfisher]

abu garcia revo-s.

agreed 100%

[walkeraviator]

Keep your eyes peeled on craigslist. Picked up a Pro Qualifier on an XPS rod for $40 not too long ago. If buying new, I like Revo S, Pro Qual, and I have a soft spot for round reels so Abu 4600C4

[stripernut]

the garcia revo "S" sure will take alot of abuse, it casts well, even into the breeze at night,lol. caught a boat load of 17,18 lb stripers on my oldest one and other than cleaning and oiling the reel never had to do anything to it....awesome reel. i had good luck dealing with "Tackle Direct" online.

[WwiskerswW]

Revo S! Best reel for the money. Bought mine at walmart for $99 and Bass pro sells them for 129. The centrifugal casting system is the way to go! Like the revo S better than my revo premier.

[monsterfisher]

Quantum Accurist PT are around 100 and have never failed me.

Agreed!!! You can also catch this on sale for aroung $70 from time to time.

[Flatbottom Bass Assassin]

Bass Pro has the extreme Rod and reel combo right not for $119 I believe...Not sure if your looking for a rod as well though...

[burt.fishin]

agreed 100%

exactly!

[davidsa]

Pick you 1 of the big selling Ebay stores with good feedback an buy the Shimano Curado E . You wont be disappointed .You can get this reel at your price range ,just do a little reaserch finding the seller .Personally I have bought from all kinds of seller's an never had a problem .

The Curado E can be had on ebay delivered from good sellers who sell them all the time for about $148. This is a great reel for the money and in a different league then a Revo S. The E7 is not as good as the $279 Revo Premier but I won't sell my E7's to buy more Premiers. The only reason I'd pass on the E7 is if you want a slow cranking reel.

I've also got a friends Shimano Citica in the basement which can be had for $95 on ebay new. I like it and prefer it over the Revo S which weighs over 1oz more.

For me, the extra $50 is worth it to get the spool and grips the E7 has over the Citica but I realize that $50 is alot of money difference.