Thread: Crappie reels

I really like the BnM Pro reels. Both 50 and 100. Won’t break the bank….


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I don't think their is a really best reel. You can spend $10 - $200 for a reel and they will all catch crappie. Give me a good mid-level Shimano, Daiwa, Pfluger etc. and I am ready to catch some fish.

Like Grainraiser I'm all over the place on this. I really like my Pfluegers but I'm not brand loyal. I have almost every brand.

Phlueger and Shimano. I don’t have to worry about whether my reel can handle whatever takes my lure.

Shimano Sienna gets my vote, but I have several brands. Lew's reels are great too.

The two I'm most pleased with are my two Shimano Spirex 2000's & my two Mitchell 300x's (all of which are quite old, but still function very well). I say they're "old" so as not to be confused with the newer or latest models.

My Spirex's are a rear drag & a front drag ... both are "quickfire" & have the double paddle handles.
My Mitchell's have a single flat paddle handle & are very smooth reeling reels.

I prefer the flat paddle style handles over round knob style handles.

Originally Posted by Tradbow

Phlueger and Shimano. I don’t have to worry about whether my reel can handle whatever takes my lure.

I use diawa,but I agree with this, I have had big bass and catfish either break my 4# mono, or destroy the smoothness of the dragon. With a good drag I still get broken off once in a while, but, just like trout fishing, the line size matters both in lure action, and not feeling overguned for the fish angled for.

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I’ve had good luck with Mitchell and Shimano mid level reels