Getting tired of having to constantly fight off the corrosion on my old baitcaster. Anybody have a recommendation for a low-profile reel that will hold up to saltwater? Looking for something that:
Will be used for inshore stuff, reds, trout, etc. Don’t expect drag or line capacity is likely to be an issue. Thanks for any ideas!
It is not low profile, but I have had a shimano cardiff bait caster for about five years and it has been great. I think they air around 100 bucks.
Ambassador combo(red or black reel) at Wally world.70 bucks.I’ve been using them for years,never had to replace one yet.
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Shimano Curado Been using the same ones in saltwater for 12 years. Take 'em to Haddrell’s every early spring and get them cleaned and any worn parts replaced. They are sewing machines.
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thanks for all the suggestions!
turning out to be harder than I thought to find a left hand model. Looks like the Curado may be the way to go, seems to fit the bill and definitely available LH (hard to argue w/ Capt. Bob’s evidence!)
but, looks like there are two “Curados” - the E series and G series. Looks like the 300EJ (only member of the “E” series I can find) is a little beefier, with higher drag rating and line capacity but also seems to be about $100 more than the “G” series. The 300EJ seems to be the one that is listed under “Saltwater Reels” on most sites.
The 300EJ seems ideal other than the price ($260) - I was hoping to stay around $150 or less. Would one of the “G” series work, say the CU201G6?
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don’t forget the revo’s i don’t know how much is pricey to you but they’re great reels, smooth and they come lefty
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The Curado is an excellent choice, if your a daiwa man, the coastal.
Ambassador 5500’s aren’t low profile, and I only suspect they come in left hand models, but I have a 5500C3 that is around 13 years old and still works like a champ.
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Originally posted by Redfish_mattAmbassador 5500’s aren’t low profile, and I only suspect they come in left hand models, but I have a 5500C3 that is around 13 years old and still works like a champ.
yeah, I’ve considered it. got a 6500C3 that is about the same age and runs great, but I’ve really gotten used to the low-profile on my go-to baitcaster setup.
Still looking around, harder than I thought it would be!
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