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| I wanted to see some recommendations on top water reels. I like a low profile reel that has a high gear ratio to pick up line on WTD type lures plus can hold a decent amount of 80 lb braid.
I really like the specs on the Curado 300 EJ but don't want the power handle. I am thinking of the new Calcutta or the Calcutta 300 E. Any other suggestions? |
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| The curado 300e has the double paddle handle. I have the ej and it's a very comfy reel to hang on to. Great casting reel also. |
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Posts: 427
Location: Planet Meltdown | Curado or Okuma Komodo 350. |
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Posts: 177
| Curado 300e or revo toro 60hs will both do what your asking |
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Location: Lake County Illinois | X2 on the Okuma Komodo 350,I have only had a few chances to try mine out so far but really like it a lot. |
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Posts: 69
| I have a 300EJ that I put a paddle handle on and it's sweet. My favorite reel. |
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Location: Minnesota | I use a Calcutta 400 te.i can do just about any thing with that reel. I have 6 set ups with the TE. But big rubber or big blades Tranx is the way i go |
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Location: NE PA | quantum exo has been treating me great so far |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | EXO 300 Great reel for topwater. |
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Location: Maryland | Lexa 300 Or 400 |
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Posts: 525
| X2 on the lexa 400 |
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Location: South shore of Lake St. Clair | Okuma Citrix 350 |
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| I personally don't like a HS for WTD baits. I think they are THE reason for low hook up ratio.
I throw WTD on nothing over 5.4/1, nice steady non erratic not to fast and the fish rarely, rarely miss em. |
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Location: Savage, MN | I use a 300ej and like you didn't want the paddle handle. I switched the handles from that and a 400b, great fix for both reels. |
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Posts: 1636
| The Calcutta 400B is an awesome reel for topwaters and everything else. |
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