Engetsu BB100PG
Engetsu BB100PG
Does anybody have any experience with this reel? I understand it's designed for light baits/microjigging but it also states it has "high cranking power". I just recently acquired a Zodias 76-MHG for mid-depth/deep cranking and have since been looking for a reel for it. I'm leaning toward the Bantam MGL PG but this reel caught my eye and I found it for around half the price of the Bantam.
Re: Engetsu BB100PG
The engetsu bb is on the casitas frame. Not a bad reel but not in the same league as the bantam.
The regular (non bb model) engetsu 100pg is a curado 70 with micro module 5.8 gears and clicking drag with monster 105mm handle. Very nice reel but a bit heavy for a curado 70 sized reel and only about 50 bucks cheaper than the bantam. I like the form factor of engetsu over the bantam but the bantam still feels nicer and more refined.
The regular (non bb model) engetsu 100pg is a curado 70 with micro module 5.8 gears and clicking drag with monster 105mm handle. Very nice reel but a bit heavy for a curado 70 sized reel and only about 50 bucks cheaper than the bantam. I like the form factor of engetsu over the bantam but the bantam still feels nicer and more refined.
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Re: Engetsu BB100PG
I had the bb hg and the shallow spool was a great caster but i felt like the frame had too much flex
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I'm on the exact same quest you are, if you find a good match for your Zodias please post your findings!
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The Scorpion 70 based Engetsu and regular Scorpion 70 match the Zodias perfectly. Same goes for the old Tatula Type R
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Flex is no good when you're cranking- thanks for the info!bronzebacks wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:11 amI had the bb hg and the shallow spool was a great caster but i felt like the frame had too much flex
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Mine is a 5.8:1. Micro mod gears too.
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Have you tried throwing any resistance baits with it? Or baits over 1/2 oz? Upon reading it looks like it was designed for micro-jigging so I'm worried about throwing mid-depth crankbaits with high resistance and generally weigh in at 1/2oz or 5/8 oz. It seems like the Stile is more fit for the job.
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I have not but I have no reason to believe it wouldn't be great at it. The reel is made for vertical jigging for snapper and should have a ton of cranking power. The spool is shallow and meant to be used with braid. It is actually a heavier spool than a Scorpion 70. If I were to use mine for cranks I would probably pick up a Scorpion 70 spool for more capacity.
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Re: Engetsu BB100PG
I’ve used my Stile SS PG for cranking quite a bit, and it seems very similar. Plenty of cranking power in a small package, but not much line capacity so braid is a must. Braking is simple finesse style VBS which allow for some really free casting with heavier baits. It works great overall, but I’m not a fan of aluminum gears, so it’s waiting for some brass Engetsu gears. Wouldn’t throw a 6XD with it, but have thrown RC 2.5DD without issue.
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You can buy the Caenan spool assembly from Shimano to get more line capacity for the Engestu BB. Does anyone know if there is a higher line capacity spool for the Stile SS?JBcrankaddict wrote: ↑Thu Jan 16, 2020 12:36 pmI’ve used my Stile SS PG for cranking quite a bit, and it seems very similar. Plenty of cranking power in a small package, but not much line capacity so braid is a must. Braking is simple finesse style VBS which allow for some really free casting with heavier baits. It works great overall, but I’m not a fan of aluminum gears, so it’s waiting for some brass Engetsu gears. Wouldn’t throw a 6XD with it, but have thrown RC 2.5DD without issue.