I recently got into bass fishing. I bought my first baitcast combo 3 years ago. I got the Abu Garcia Max Pro combo. For $120, its one of the best combos I've owned. It just casts well, its consistent, its lasted a long time and for the price, its damn good
I have a few budget reels from SLX’s, Kastkings, a couple of Daiwa 80’s and I have to say that the best one out of the bunch is my 13 Concept A… on sale at TW for $39.99 down from $80. My old one is still going strong but I had to pick up another at this price point! I’ve caught more bass on my 13 CA than any other reel I own and that’s over 40 years of fishing! Except for saltwater surf fishing and that award goes to the Shimano Sedona.
@ grab one on Tackle Warehouse right now for $40! If anything… a great beater or backup reel! I’ve been shocked by some of 13’s rods and reels. I have a full quiver of em. Funny, all my high end gear is more of a showcase in my man cave than my daily driver’s! I’d say the same about Savage Gear swimbaits! Most of my $200 big baits hang on the wall! Cheers 🍻
I haven’t used the others, but we got an SLX floor model for $55 bucks last year! Wish they would’ve had more! Fantastic reel for $99. Casts far and the brakes are excellent.
What is a good rod for the SLX A? My friend got one and he has been slaying bass with his. I want to know what is your reccomendations for a rod that is a bit cheaper but gets the job done pretty well?
I've been using mine in south florida the last 6 months catching snakehead, snook and tarpon and it's held up to saltwater abuse as well. Absolute workhorse!
@@luisarredondo5166 If u have the extra cash, do it. It has great braking and an extra bearing. If $100 is all u have, the regular SLX will be just fine
What reel would you recommend for me I’m looking for something around the 80-90 dollar range and I’ve been using a baitcasting reel for about a year and a half
@@jdubz1943 Rods for $50 are tough, but you could get a Berkeley lightning rod which is $50 and would keep the setup at $150 total. Either that or spend an extra $40 and get the vendetta rod which would make an awesome setup. Do a 7 foot medium action
I recently got into bass fishing. I bought my first baitcast combo 3 years ago. I got the Abu Garcia Max Pro combo. For $120, its one of the best combos I've owned. It just casts well, its consistent, its lasted a long time and for the price, its damn good
Great combo, I sell a ton at the shop!
My first casting reel was a black max,I love it and still have it
100Percent agreement on number one!!!! My SLX is 7 years old now, and its still a staple......amazing for the price
GOATED reel
Yep I've had mine for about a year absolutely love it
My first bait caster is an Abu Silver Max. Upgraded bearings and this thing is smooth as silk.
The silver and black max were awesome reels!
Which is better for long casting under 100 dollar
Whats the drag on the lews speed spool lfs
I have a few budget reels from SLX’s, Kastkings, a couple of Daiwa 80’s and I have to say that the best one out of the bunch is my 13 Concept A… on sale at TW for $39.99 down from $80. My old one is still going strong but I had to pick up another at this price point! I’ve caught more bass on my 13 CA than any other reel I own and that’s over 40 years of fishing! Except for saltwater surf fishing and that award goes to the Shimano Sedona.
@@SMC4117 Interesting, I’ll have to do some more research on that one. Thanks for the input!
@ grab one on Tackle Warehouse right now for $40! If anything… a great beater or backup reel! I’ve been shocked by some of 13’s rods and reels. I have a full quiver of em. Funny, all my high end gear is more of a showcase in my man cave than my daily driver’s! I’d say the same about Savage Gear swimbaits! Most of my $200 big baits hang on the wall! Cheers 🍻
The Lews LFS Speed Spool for me is still the #1 under $100 baitcasting reel out there!
I haven’t used the others, but we got an SLX floor model for $55 bucks last year! Wish they would’ve had more! Fantastic reel for $99. Casts far and the brakes are excellent.
Whats de drag on de slx
What is a good rod for the SLX A? My friend got one and he has been slaying bass with his. I want to know what is your reccomendations for a rod that is a bit cheaper but gets the job done pretty well?
@@Autbeen Honestly the SLX A rod is awesome, that or the Fenwick Eagle!
Looking for a lot of recommendations! Good video I’ve been looking at the daiwa cc80, I’ve just been keeping my options open
CC80 is awesome. Good luck on your search!
@@humbugvideos I got the slx xt!
My gpa has been bass fishing for over 50 years he went pro for 30 and he still buys Johnny morris rods and reels to this day
I’ve been looking at the Abu Garcia pro max . I don’t want to spend $200 on my first baitcaster, but that Lews reel looks nice too .
My black max is very surprisingly still going strong 💪
Great video brother, thanks for the help👍
Should l get a Shimano slx or lews
@@DylanCorbin-s7x SLX!
@@humbugvideos thanks
But the slx doesnt have a break
The kastking Megatron 200 is a great deal for 75 bucks
I've been using mine in south florida the last 6 months catching snakehead, snook and tarpon and it's held up to saltwater abuse as well. Absolute workhorse!
For $30 would you recommend upgrading to the Shimano slx xt over the slx? Would you say it’s worth it for $30 more?
@@luisarredondo5166 If u have the extra cash, do it. It has great braking and an extra bearing. If $100 is all u have, the regular SLX will be just fine
@@humbugvideos Thank you for the reply. Great video btw🙏🏽👍🏽
What reel would you recommend for me I’m looking for something around the 80-90 dollar range and I’ve been using a baitcasting reel for about a year and a half
@@jdubz1943 Shimano SLX is the best!
@@humbugvideos what rod is recommended with that reel if I want to spawn about 150 on the combo
@@jdubz1943 Rods for $50 are tough, but you could get a Berkeley lightning rod which is $50 and would keep the setup at $150 total. Either that or spend an extra $40 and get the vendetta rod which would make an awesome setup. Do a 7 foot medium action
@@humbugvideos what is the best combo for like 140 or lower
@@jdubz1943 Diawa CR80 and 13 fishing defy black
Soooooooo no piscifun carbon csx? Or spark pro ?
Haven’t used much piscifun yet, have only heard mixed reviews on em
@@humbugvideos you should I'm sure you would be surprised.
I have been looking at the Diawa cc80 and the Shimano slx dc for a minute trying to make a decision and this video makes me wanna get both lmao.
Bass pro shop reels are made be Lews
Piscifun Alloy M
My very first baitcaster just exploded on me after 4 years. Lews Mach 1 Speed Spool 😭
Oh no!
or go ali and buy better things for 30-50 bucks^^