Best Tarpon Reel?

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Best Tarpon Reel?

Post by Abuman1 » Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:02 pm

What is a good reel to fish cranks for tarpon under $200. Preferably a baitcasting reel.

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Re: Best Tarpon Reel?

Post by Slowly » Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:43 pm

mmm which tarpon size are you looking for?

that will directly affect the reel, if you are looking for small medium tarpon i will try the curado 300e or dsv; even a 5500 c3 will do it.
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Re: Best Tarpon Reel?

Post by ecu daniel 14 » Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:07 pm

Id say Abu Revo Inshore would be sufficient. Find a used Daiwa Zillion Coastal that works. Or you can wait for the new Okuma Cedros baitcaster to release shortly after the new year.
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Re: Best Tarpon Reel?

Post by fishkiller01 » Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:38 pm

i probably some $$ and buy shimano calcutta TE .

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Re: Best Tarpon Reel?

Post by gordoleo » Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:28 am

We use Calcutta 400s and 700s with 50 pound braid to throw coon pops. My brother has landed a couple of 150lb class tarpon on the Calcutta 400, but adding the 700 handle is mandatory.

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Re: Best Tarpon Reel?

Post by l2yan » Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:32 pm

A revo toro 50 or 60 depending on your capacity needs..
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