Reel pairing for my Kistler

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mnswany
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Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by mnswany » Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:19 am

I just bought a Kistler 7' Jig and Toad rod and I was looking for some help on finding a reel to pair with it. I'm on a limited budget right now so I can't get too crazy. I was thinking about a Quantum Accurist and was wondering if that would make a good pairing or if anyone has some other cost friendly ideas.

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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by pistol1911 » Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:43 am

I have a Shamano Citica on my Kistler Jig&Toad rod for the last 4 years.No problems.You can get a Citica online for less than $100 shipped.
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by Pmedicbm » Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:03 pm

Limited budget of $100 or so and I say Citica-E.. If you can afford a few bucks more I'd suggest the Curado E-7...
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by ecu daniel 14 » Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:21 pm

http://www.outdoorproshop.com/Okuma-Cay ... e_reel.htm
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by mnswany » Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:14 pm

Thanks for the suggestions, I've never really had any experiences with Okuma reels but it seems like a smokin deal. I have had good experiences with shimano in past, might be about time that I go back to them
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by Lowdog » Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:42 pm

You won't regret pairing that rod with a Curado E7. I have 2 of these rods and have both of them paired with E7s. Fantastic setup.
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by Boondock » Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:36 pm

Yep Citica E or Curado E.... Ebay for a good price.
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by ah_long » Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:28 pm

+1 for E7
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by revo680 » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:17 am

The citica is a very good reel and not too far behind the curado IMHO.
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by mobassman » Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:45 am

I would suggest the Abu Garcia Orra sx reel, for a reel in your price range. It pairs up nicely with my kistler rod.
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by DavidSA » Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:33 pm

Boondock wrote:Yep Citica E or Curado E.... Ebay for a good price.
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The E7 is ideal but go with the Citica E if the difference in price is a tough to swallow.
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by overdose » Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:48 pm

another +1 for the green reel...

you can get the curado for under $150 shipped if you just shop around ;)
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by Finnz922 » Thu Apr 14, 2011 4:50 pm

If you don't have a budget look at the Daiwa Zillion 7.1:1. If you do have a budget I like the Revo STX better than the Curado E7. But you might check out the Smoke it has been getting a lot of hype lately.
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Re: Reel pairing for my Kistler

Post by Pmedicbm » Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:05 am

Finnz922 wrote:If you don't have a budget look at the Daiwa Zillion 7.1:1. If you do have a budget I like the Revo STX better than the Curado E7. But you might check out the Smoke it has been getting a lot of hype lately.
IMO, No budget=Zillion Type-R for this application... STX is a good option as well.. See that TW has them for $199 right now...
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