Swimbait reel
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Swimbait reel
I am looking for a reel to pair with a custom XH LDC rod that I will be getting in a few months. I think I have narrowed it down to a Z2020HL or a 301 15 Conquest Calcutta. I will be throwing swimmers anywhere 2-7 oz so if you have any inputs between the two with pros and cons I would really appreciate it.
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They are both great reels. I like lo pro reels because my hands aren't huge. I've never cared for round swimbait reels because of this. I would choose the Z or even a tuned Lexa 300.
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I use a Conquest 301 and think it's great, palms nicely for something with so much line capacity. No experience with the Z, sorry.
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How's the casting distance on it?Farnorth wrote:I use a Conquest 301 and think it's great, palms nicely for something with so much line capacity. No experience with the Z, sorry.
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My hands aren't big but I use my 250DC and recently (on accident) my 400D Calcutta. I actually like the rounds for big baits.
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400te. Didn't think I would like it at first but was corrected as soon as I used. Love it and the disengaged levelwind makes casting distance easy. Add some abec stainless steel bearings and you'll be in for surprise.
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I'd go 400te, the wider spool, and greater capacity will really help with distance. A 7oz lure would be a little toomuch for the Z. I have both, and really appreciated the extra line when I hit a nasty backlash.
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I just got a Revo Beast for throwing LC178 and I-Slide lures, wondering if any one has any exp. with it.
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I tumble toss 168 wavers fine with a Calcutta 200D 5 speed on a dobyns 764. Like it a lot.
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I would not toss anything above 3 oz with the Z. Go with the Calcutta.
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Megabass Lin Black Jungle. Normally not a fan of round reels, but this works great throwing the big baits. Easy to adjust between different lure sizes.
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I use a Luna 253 and I like it just fine.
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The conquest is the last shimano reel that I own, and I use it to throw
the 8 inch hudds. As much as my loyalty has turned to Daiwa over the years,
I don't see any reel replacing my conquest anytime soon.
the 8 inch hudds. As much as my loyalty has turned to Daiwa over the years,
I don't see any reel replacing my conquest anytime soon.
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is a zillion coastal or hlc to small for swimbait in long terms? i believe its still a beast of a reel but not sure how its really going to hold up on a long term basics
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I use the Calcutta, just feel confident with that round reel. I have a buddy that loves the revolution beast though.