So, you finally decided to try your hand with a baitcasting reel? Or perhaps you’ve outgrown that old baitcaster that your dad gave you and want to upgrade to something better? Either way, you’re going to need a new reel.
However, selecting the best baitcaster for the money as well as your needs can be a difficult task! Especially if you are a newbie! With so many brands and models to choose from, it’s hard to know when you are getting the best bang for your buck.
I can totally relate! When I bought my first baitcaster, I thought that buying a good casting reel meant that I had to spend a lot of money…I was wrong!
To help you avoid the same mistakes that I made, I put together a list of some of the top baitcasting reels on the market today.
Baitcasting Reels Mentioned In This Article
Top 5 Best Baitcaster Fishing Reel Reviews
1. Shimano Curado DC Baitcast Reel
- SUPERIORITY – The Curado DC low-profile reel is the most advanced of all Curado models. Augmented with Shimano’s all new Digital Control Braking System that builds on the Curado’s legacy of durability, dependability, and versatility
- CAST SMARTER – Shimano’s new Digital Control braking system utilizes a microcomputer to monitor spool speed 1000 times every second and apply the perfect amount of brake to prevent backlash and maximize distance
- EASE OF USE – Anglers of all skill levels will appreciate less thumbing and trouble-free casting no matter the lure, or the weather conditions. The 4 easy adjustments on the side plate allow the brakes to be adjusted to your preferred setting letting the reel do the work
- INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE - Utilizing the impressively smooth Micromodule Gear System and X-SHIP system, you will experience the seamless reeling and the smoothest cranking unique only to Shimano Reels all while being protected by the overwhelmingly strong and highly rigid HAGANE Body
- SPECIFICATIONS - Max Drag: 11 lbs. / Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 / Weight: 7.8 oz. / Line Retrieve: 26-36 / Retrieve: Left / Bearings: 6BB + 1RB – PowerPro Line Cap: 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 – Mono Line Cap: 10/120, 12/110, 14/90
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