School me on round reels

Reels are the hottest topic for TackleTour. Everyone wants to know what the latest and greatest is and how they compare to the old guard. What's the best for light stuff, or what's your suggestion for heavy cover. Do we really need different retrieve ratios? It's all in here.
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School me on round reels

Post by BasserJim » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:35 pm

Hey guys, wanting to get a round reel for targeting some of these big toothy critters we have up here, but outside of the low profile bass reel market, I’m lost. Pretty much the only round reel that I’m even aware of the existence of is the Shimano Calcutta. I’m not terribly brand loyal. I’d have no issues buying JDM either but have no idea what’s available.

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Re: School me on round reels

Post by runmax08 » Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:16 am

Shimano Calcutta Conquests if you want the best. Used Daiwa lunas and CVZ's are available on ebay. Also Abu Garcia still makes quality round reels. I would buy a used shimano conquest 200 series. Daiwa makes some jigging reels that might fill the bill if the bling factor is a requirement.

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Re: School me on round reels

Post by angry john » Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:04 pm

Depending on how much coin you want to drop there is always a mono block and lin. The megabass black jungle is a beast.

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Re: School me on round reels

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:48 pm

Calcutta Conquest would be my choice.

If you wanted low profile I would go with a Shimano TranX or a Curado 300/301E if you can find one.

I have a curado 301E I use for Muskie and its been perfect....

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Re: School me on round reels

Post by BasserJim » Sun Nov 19, 2017 2:32 pm

angry john wrote:Depending on how much coin you want to drop there is always a mono block and lin. The megabass black jungle is a beast.
As long as you're not the one selling me the reel, "money is no object " :lol:
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Re: School me on round reels

Post by bronzefly » Sun Nov 19, 2017 2:59 pm

What are your line capacity requirements? If you run braid exclusively, you may have some options available that otherwise you wouldn't if you're running a thick 30# mono or something along those lines...
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Re: School me on round reels

Post by BasserJim » Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:06 pm

bronzefly wrote:What are your line capacity requirements? If you run braid exclusively, you may have some options available that otherwise you wouldn't if you're running a thick 30# mono or something along those lines...
Oh crap, the guy that's probably going to sell me the reel showed up. :lol:

Planning on braid all the time Gary
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Re: School me on round reels

Post by fffishing » Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:11 pm

For really "big guys" I'd recommend to take a look on Abu Rocket family...Great line capability,strong brakes,synchronized level winder give you cast longer, plus,when fish pull the line,it's go back without any sharp corners (like on Calcutta)

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Re: School me on round reels

Post by angry john » Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:28 pm

BasserJim wrote:
angry john wrote:Depending on how much coin you want to drop there is always a mono block and lin. The megabass black jungle is a beast.
As long as you're not the one selling me the reel, "money is no object " :lol:
I am still wanting a lin 10 and i have one on my ebay list that i just cant seem to pull the trigger on. My luna's are so smoooooth and nice. I may take the leap once i get my new point blank xxhmf rod built...

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Re: School me on round reels

Post by MardukFIN » Sat Dec 02, 2017 11:47 pm

Daiwa Ryoga 2020 or Daiwa Pluton 200HS. I have both. Excellent reel!
Casting 1-10oz lures with these.

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