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Location: MN | Which one would it be?
Been using 6501's for years with no issues.
Easy to care for and keep in top shape.
Had a big girl on with drag cranked all the way down and I still had to thumb reel.
Would like to keep it under $300.
Thanks in advance for suggestions.
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Location: Hayward, WI | I haven't used them all, but have had experience with a few. From my experience, I'd take a Revo Toro 60 NACL with the 5.4 gear ratio. Fits my hands well, the double paddle handle is nice if you like them, and I like the Power Handle with 2 length settings. Feels smooth, solid, and powerful. 26" line pickup is neither fast or slow. It's pretty light and doesn't weigh a light rod down.
Shimano CalcuttaB is a nice reel under your budget too but I'd take the Revo over that. The Calcutta D would probably compete with the Revo but I've never used one.
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Location: Madison, WI | Revo NACL 5.4 for sure. Nice all around reel |
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Location: midwest | A used 400TE. |
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| Love my 401D. The only negative is the disengaging level-wind. You learn pretty quick to somewhat center the line guide before casting and that is a non-issue for me now. Otherwise it is an awesome all around reel. Mine has been in perfect working order from the first to last day of the season the last two years. I have several 6501's too and typically can't say the same about them. The good thing is those are easy to fix. |
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Location: Waukee, IA | Love my NaCls, I have one of each speed but if I was forced to choose I'd also go with the 5.4 |
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| I would say a revo 61 5.4 or 401D |
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Location: oswego, il | Slime king nailed it a used 400te. |
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Location: Leech Lake, Walker MN | Calcutta 400 check out E Bay they are there now and then it really depends what you are going to do and what you want it to do for you the 400 is an all around great choice. |
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Location: S.W. WI | Shimano Calcutta B 400.
... or the best used Shimano (Te, D, Tranx) you can get for the money your willing to spend. Over an Abu anyday.
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Location: Duluth, MN | Daiwa Luna 300 I've tried the Revo's and the 400D but keep going back to the Luna. Nothing else lasts as long that i've used...easy to work on..just replace the roller clutch every other year and you will get many seasons on them. And below your price range. |
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Location: MN | Tranx PG. If I had to keep it $300 or less a 400D or used TE. |
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| 400-size tranx.... why shimano WHY!? |
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| Reels Ive owned in the last couple years. LEXA 400pwr, LEXA 300HSp. Shimano Curado 300e, TranX HG, NACL 50 6.4, NACL 60 5.4. and used a 400b for a few hours.
I would say the NACL 60 5.4 is the best all around reel. |
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| Curado 300ej or e with power handle. It has the feel and comfort of a bass reel and I can throw any bait I want with it. What's not to like about it. |
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Location: Minnesota | Shimano all the way your price range used TE . |
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Location: MN | I've heard the Revo's are a noisy cast. |
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Location: Minnesota. | Slime King - 4/7/2015 11:41 AM
A used 400TE.
Yep. Got a few of them and totally love them. I'd buy them again! |
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Location: Hayward, WI | Nick59 - 4/7/2015 2:18 PM
I've heard the Revo's are a noisy cast.
I only have one but mine is smooth and quiet on the cast, retrieve, everything. Hoping to pick up a 2nd this year. |
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Location: MN | curleytail - 4/7/2015 2:35 PM
Nick59 - 4/7/2015 2:18 PM
I've heard the Revo's are a noisy cast.
I only have one but mine is smooth and quiet on the cast, retrieve, everything. Hoping to pick up a 2nd this year.
K.. thanks |
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Location: Alex or Alek? | I'm with curleytail. Bought a HS NACL last year and am saving up now to buy a 5.4 NACL to replace my C3. |
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Location: Sawyer County, WI | 401TE. I have a few of them so as long as Shimano continues to make parts and Pikemaster does his magic I won't need another reel. |
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| Revo, comfy to hold all day, casts a mile, good drag, durable, can throw anythig with it, smooth and quiet, and brings the skis in to ya. Imo. |
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| If it's just one reel, a Revo Toro NaCl 60 5.4:1 |
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| I would also have to agree on Revo Toro NaCl 60 5.4:1 or 61 for the leftys.
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| Shimano Calcutta d! |
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Location: Oconto Falls, WI | Shimano. Actual model...just pick based on your budget. In this case a 400B or Curado 300E. |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | Toro 60 5.4:1. It is not even close. Just do yourself a favor and take out the drag clicker. |
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| If people think the toros are loud cast a lexa or curado side by side. They are the smoothest of the bunch. I've got 5 nacls and haven't had any problems with them or the clickers |
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| RyanJoz - 4/8/2015 8:55 AM
Toro 60 5.4:1. It is not even close. Just do yourself a favor and take out the drag clicker.
What are the benefits of removing it? |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | anybody say buy a used TE yet ... that's what you should do. |
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| I have had several different reels from several different companies and I have had better luck with my diawa luna than any other. I have send it in every other year to be serviced and have the AR bearing replaced and it is as smooth today as it was four years ago. |
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| My favorites are 401TE Conquest (Old Style) and love the Revo Nacl 61 reels |
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Location: Illinois | I Like the NACL's... |
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Location: Illinois | Your buddy's reel is always the best option!!!! Same as with the boat, rods, and beer,,, your buddy's is better and cheaper! Round out the package by using his/her baits! |
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| I just took my NACL 60 out the other day. Its the 6.4:1. I must say I was slightly disappointed. Not that the reel didn't perform, but due to the fact that I still prefer my Curado 300 over the NACl. Maybe I should of gotten the 5.4:1 as I keep hearing these are the better all around reels. |
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Location: MN | benckdb - 4/8/2015 6:50 PM
Your buddy's reel is always the best option!!!! Same as with the boat, rods, and beer,,, your buddy's is better and cheaper! Round out the package by using his/her baits!
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Location: Northern Wisconsin | Calcutta 400D |
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| Nick59 - 4/9/2015 1:36 AM benckdb - 4/8/2015 6:50 PM Your buddy's reel is always the best option!!!! Same as with the boat, rods, and beer,,, your buddy's is better and cheaper! Round out the package by using his/her baits! Speaking from experience? : ) I wonder if his buddy only gives him jerk baits to borrow... |
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Location: MN | Hey thanks everyone for the advise.
Will see what I can find at Muskie expo tomorrow or the swap.
Kinda hard finding used lefty stuff.
Nick |
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Location: oswego, il | Why Shimano? I find them to be very reliable reels with great service. Another great strong reel is the Penn 975, 965 and 955. |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | if you are a lefty you want an Avet ...
Todd, Penn series? ... ish, catch a 50!! |
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Location: Sawyer County, WI | Who wants an Avet when you can have a 401TE ? |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | dfkiii - 4/9/2015 7:34 AM
Who wants an Avet when you can have a 401TE ?
a southpaw |
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Location: MN | hhhmmmm.. Avet.
Never heard of them.
Just checked their website.
Lots of options
Drag looks a little light. |
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Location: Sawyer County, WI | jonnysled - 4/9/2015 7:35 AM
dfkiii - 4/9/2015 7:34 AM
Who wants an Avet when you can have a 401TE ?
a southpaw
Take note of the '1' after the '40' |
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Location: Lake Elmo, MN | Shimano Calcutta TE .....No 2 ways about it !!! Have 3 of them. One a gift from my wife last father's day. She's the BEST ! |
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| Shimano Calcutta 400 B gets my vote as best bang for the buck. Extremely reliable and the cost is right in the middle of the pack. |
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| I like my 400 D, I had a Revo Toro 5.4, I really like it but it got a little noisy after a year of abuse. I am known to be somewhat abusive to my gear though .
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Location: MN | I ended up with the Calcutta 401D.
And J if your reel is noisy probably just needs cleaning and lube.
I've never done a Revo but a baitcaster is a baitcaster.
My 6501's get the treatment every year.
Very easy to maintain most of these reels.
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| Nick59 - 4/16/2015 8:21 AM
I ended up with the Calcutta 401D.
And J if your reel is noisy probably just needs cleaning and lube.
I've never done a Revo but a baitcaster is a baitcaster.
My 6501's get the treatment every year.
Very easy to maintain most of these reels.
I always lube them and i'm sure a little cleaning would help, that being said I have had my Calcutta for 2 years and its holding up well. |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | jonnysled - 4/8/2015 2:17 PM
anybody say buy a used TE yet ... that's what you should do.
new Abus are supposed to be tight, but not having used one in a few years...gotta go with JSled on this one. |
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Location: Victoria,MN | I like my Calcutta B's
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If you could only buy one Muskie reel....