Looking for some baitcaster advice

[jsm81]

Hi,

I needed some advice. I want to purchase a baitcaster for saltwater use and i'm tied between a few:

Mo Prices
- Shimano Curado G7 at $189
- Daiwa Heartland at $199
- Quantum Inshore Smoke $199
- Pflueger Summit WLP at $179

It's mainly going to be used on the Hawkesbury River and Pittwater, bait fishing for flatty's, bream, whiting, etc but I also was looking at the option of using plastics or blades for a change. Although egg beaters are better for this, I miss my old baitcaster and would prefer to grab one of these 4.

What do you think would be the best value for money? They're all around the same price range but the Summit and Heartland are on sale at Mo at a great discount. Having said that, the Curado seems to be the more reputable one.

My absolute limit is $200.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

[nagz]

Hi mate
None of those fish will really test the reel too much.
The curados are strong, and will handle those fish with ease. Plus you can use the money you saved for bait or lures

Nagz

[jsm81]

thanks nagz.

yea the only thing i can c giving it some work is the odd jew.

i asked mo as well and they were leaning towards the curado too but recommended the G5

[chris268]

What sort of lures do you use for those fish? Those baitcasters wont throw lighter lures the way a spinning outfit can unless you start to spend more on the reel.

[jsm81]

bigger softies for flatties more so and hards/metals but i've got a spinning outfit which i will be mainly using for flicking lures. This will mainly be for baiting. wish i could spend more tho but alas my wifey has my nuts in a vice!

[Partizan Fk]

Hey try the Abu Garcia REVO LT will cast light tackle for bream no problem

[chris268]

Originally Posted by Partizan Fk

Hey try the Abu Garcia REVO LT will cast light tackle for bream no problem

+1
I have this reel and its very good. Its about $250 Japan but at least you wont feel the need to upgrade to another reel that can cast light stuff.

[jsm81]

Oh I've never bought gear from jp. Can you guys recommend a site?
A quick google search gives me a few but is there any One in particular that pplhave found quite good to deal with?

[chris268]

http://marunouchishop.com/index2.html
i use these guys. i actually got a rod delivered to work yesterday from this shop. I ordered it on Thursday last week.

[jsm81]

Thanks for that guys. A bit more than what I want to spend but I'm putting together the business proposition for the wifey

[chris268]

just get a powerpoint presentation together with lots of pics and graphs to confuse her. maybe she'll agree just as long as she doesn't have to listen anymore

[jsm81]

Haha im tossing up between the preso and the "oh crap sorry I didn't know what I was doing" routine

[fishandfly90]

DohDohDoh have the HRF for $209 now.

[Pies1010]

I have a a curado, they are a nice reel but like mentioned above dont know how they would go casting light lures..