Best reel for $120

[Trooper46]

I am looking to pick up another bass reel this year and I am limiting the price to under 150, but idealy I would like to spend around 120. (Been spending too much lately).

Some reels that came to mind are;

BPS JM Black
Abu Revo S
Shimano Citica
Daiwa Tierra

What are some thoughts on the reels i mentioned? Right now I am leaning on to the abu baised on stats alone.

[revo680]

Shimano Citica!!

[Pmedicbm]

My choice in that price range would be the Citica hands down.

[Mr SwimJig]

I would look at the Lews Tournament Speed Spool Casting reel, they are $140, but a lot of reel for the money. They are pretty light and have the dual braking system. But if that is more then you want to spend I would go with the Citica.

SJ

[JDLaman]

Citica as well for me.

[Redfish]

Of the rrels you specified, I would say Citica also!

[taylor5877]

The Johnny Morris Gold will be the highest performing reel you can buy in the price range, the citica will last the longest, the Revo S has the strongest drag, the daiwa Tierra is the most daiwa, and the BPS Carbonlite is the lightest...

all up to you as what you want in a reel.

[bass806]

If you don't mind shopping on Ebay, you can pick a NIB Shimano Curado for darn near that.

[ogrich31]

If you don't mind shopping on Ebay, you can pick a NIB Shimano Curado for darn near that.

+1

There's also the Wright & McGill Skeet Reese Victory reels at the $100 mark. You can also find some good deals online on some other reels as well.

[dan-k]

Shimano Citica!!!

[slipperybob]

The Johnny Morris Gold will be the highest performing reel you can buy in the price range, the citica will last the longest, the Revo S has the strongest drag, the daiwa Tierra is the most daiwa, and the BPS Carbonlite is the lightest...

all up to you as what you want in a reel.

That's sums it all up.

[breezy]

The Johnny Morris Gold will be the highest performing reel you can buy in the price range, the citica will last the longest, the Revo S has the strongest drag, the daiwa Tierra is the most daiwa, and the BPS Carbonlite is the lightest...

all up to you as what you want in a reel.

Pretty good summary.

In that price range I own a Revo S and Carbonlite. Between those two I feel the Carbonlite has a pretty clear advantage in casting distance. It is also basically thumb-free casting using the centrifugal and magnetic brakes; it's one of the easiest casting reels I've used. Carbonlite is noticeably lighter, feels better in my hand and I love the EVA grips. The Revo has a more solid feel to it and stronger drag, but IMO the Carbonlite does not feel "cheap" or "plasticy" at all.

Between the two I prefer the Carbonlite overall. I use my Revo for jigs, pitching etc where I feel a stronger drag may help (probably just a confidence thing). I have not had the chance to extensively use a Citica, although I have played with one in store a few times and used a friend's. In my opinion the Citica felt a little more 'plasticy'/'hollow'/'loose' than either the Carbonlite or Revo. I'm sure it's a great reel based on all the good reviews, but it just does not feel right in my hands.

As mentioned above, if you're willing to spend up to $140 you should be able to find the Curado, Revo SX (and STX for a bit more) at online auction sites.

[PropaneGuy]

Citica.

[fishingandfords]

citica for a little over $90 from fleabay but I would grab a curado E7 for around $140

[jpd0144]

I think there are alot of great reels in this price range. However I'm going to have to jump on the band wagon ... Citica ! ><>