NEED help choosing a new reel

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.
new2BC4bass
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Re: NEED help choosing a new reel

Post by new2BC4bass » Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:52 am

Fishing4Fun wrote:
Wed Jun 17, 2020 6:14 pm
Cal wrote:
Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:15 pm
new2BC4bass wrote:
Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:41 pm
Jnkoepp wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:07 pm
I’d go with a good condition used OG Steez 103 from one of the Japan sites for around $170
Wouldn't an OG Steez 100 be better? From what I've read the 103 can be hairy with lighter weights unless you change the spool ...
The original Steez 103 comes with a Type R+ spool. It is made to handle lighter than standard baits. The 100 comes with a standard Magforce V which is fine for baits 3/8 oz and up.

The 100 spool in the original Steez reels is actually Mag Z breaking. More forgiving and easier to use for general casting duties
I remember. :D Filed away your comments. :big grin:

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Re: NEED help choosing a new reel

Post by Fishing4Fun » Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:32 am

No worries Cal. I have thick skin and didn’t take it as harsh.

Dale, you got it buddy!

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