it is on sale. But I spent $100 more and get a steez.

Bass Junkie wrote:Check out the User's Reviews section of this forum.

thanks.

Mind to share your experience?
It looks great, and I know the drag is improved compared to the previous version.But does it jusitfy for $600? !!

Depends on your height and if you are fishing on boart/bank.

That is a hog, all I can say.
I doubt if I can land it because I use light tackle. You must be prepared to land such a hog.

CI4?

I will add steez103sha to this list.
Surprisely nobody mentioned this reel.

May I ask why?

Shimano-Or-Nothing wrote:Whatever you go with get it in at least 7:1 gear ratio

Core50.

Agreed.

jeb wrote:

Zimbass wrote:Shimano Calais 200 DC . Best reel I have ever been privileged to own and use.

+1. I own a lot of nice reels, and it's hard to top the 200DC for overall performance. The only knocks on it are the weight and that the chrome finish is cold in the winter. But nothing does it all better, IMO.

You take care of your reel very well. I use Core50mg7 reels while wading in saltwater. I spray the reels with a fine water mist after use and keep the spool bearings oiled every trip which is 2-3 days. I also dry the reels inside and out each night. I tear down the reels every 6 months to clean them...

I use 702c as finesse rod and it works great.

I use dx702c for fluke, and i like it.