Round Baitcaster's

baitcasterboy20 · #1 Jan-12-2010, 02:03 PM

i'm think'in of buying a round baitcaster but have only used them for small fish. sooo i was wondering if u guys think round baitcaster's would be good fishing for 5-20 pound snook and 5-15 pound jack's and other fish of that size.

soooo please reply the quetion is do you think i should buy one??????????

oetheous · #2 Jan-12-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by baitcasterboy20

i'm think'in of buying a round baitcaster but have only used them for small fish. sooo i was wondering if u guys think round baitcaster's would be good fishing for 5-20 pound snook and 5-15 pound jack's and other fish of that size.

soooo please reply the quetion is do you think i should buy one??????????

Yes. Those size fish are good for a 400 sized baitcaster.

kelpbass_kid · #3 Jan-12-2010, 02:11 PM

A Shimano Calcutta 400B would fit your bill perfectly. For roughly $200, you'll get A-RB (anti rust bearings), a full aluminum frame, Shimano's great customer service, and more. My Calcutta have been in my arsenal for close to 3 years, and still performs at the top of its game. If your budget doesn't permit you to spend $200 on a reel, the Shimano Cardiff offers many of the calcutta's high end features, for an extremely reasonable price.

fly liner · #4 Jan-12-2010, 02:28 PM

again look through the classified forum youll find what you want for an un beatable price go with a used reel for now youll be fine

bluedog38 · #5 Jan-12-2010, 04:45 PM

under $100.00 go with an abu 5500 or 6500, under $200.00 shimano calcutta or daiwa luna. for round baitcasters these will do fine for what you target. and like josh said look at the classifieds you will find something. good luck!

baitcasterboy20 · #6 Jan-12-2010, 06:01 PM

thanxs guys i was looking at some okuma's they look very good 4 a low price. have any of u guys used okuma round baitcaster's my fav might b the chromer

Master Chief · #7 Jan-12-2010, 06:48 PM

My wife uses a Okuma Chromer on her Ling rod, 8' MH Salmon Backbounce rod. She landed her first last season a 39" 37# football ling in 110 feet of water up here in the Puget Sound using live herring, got it to the boat twice and the fish ran all the way back to 100 feet, smooth drag and had no gear issues. Personal preference though would be an Abu in the 6500/6600, my rig is the same rod w/ 6600. Never an issue and very easy to hotrod by upgrading bearings and such.
Chad