Thread: cheap(ish) baitcasting reels???

I have been thinking about upgrading my reels from my spinning reels to baitcasters. Anybody seen a really good deal on some baitcasters with thumb bars? Not looking to pay 40 or 50 bucks for crappie reels...... What do you guys use? Where did you get them?

Sounds like a downgrade to me.

Originally Posted by ATM

Sounds like a downgrade to me.

Explain..... Really. I value your input here. I fished with Reese a couple of time last fall, and the baitcaster with thumb bar sure made landing fish a breeze. Could let out enough line to bring fish right to the side of the boat. Almost made a landing net un-needed.

Fisherman's Factory Outlet: Product Directory [Factory Reconditioned]

Originally Posted by hawgdog

Fisherman's Factory Outlet: Product Directory [Factory Reconditioned]

bought 8 of the Pfluegers 22.88 each alot better than my old Grizzly Elite Reel

Dats the place!!

Originally Posted by Rees Guide

Dats the place!!

Yep... That does seem to be the place. Pflueger or Shakespaer. I am leaning toard Pflueger cause it is fun to say. Pfluegerpfluegerpflueger.......

Originally Posted by Iwannafish

Yep... That does seem to be the place. Pflueger or Shakespaer. I am leaning toard Pflueger cause it is fun to say. Pfluegerpfluegerpflueger.......

Feelay said which ever one has the most ball bearings in it, makes sense to me.

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I use a good spinning reel with a good drag and just strip a handful of line when needed. I never understood the $20,000+ boat, $30,000+ truck, $3,000+ electronics, $1,500+ trolling motor; but give me the cheapest baitcaster I can find.
Regardless of my opinion, get something you have faith in and go fish!