I'd like to hear by the guys who have been fishing

[Duanejc]

I'd like to hear by the guys who have been fishing with these reels for a while, what, in your opinion, is the toughest low profile baitcaster on the market. Price not being an issue, but rather high drag pressure, reliability, smoothness.

I am looking for a low profile baitcaster that can handle 10-15 kg, hard and dirty fighting Giant Snakehead! These fish are as tough and as hard fighting as they come. I am looking for a high speed baitcaster that can be cast all day weekend after weekend and perform without fail. The drag is extremely important and the reel must be able to handle 55lb braid.

What are your opinions on a suitable reel...

Below is a pic of a 9.775kg Giant Snakehead caught with a Daiwa Ryoga (or Pluton).

 

[faizal]

Hi

 

You might want to consider the chimano curado 300E

 

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[Duanejc]

Thanks for the reply, it's a good option, but only has 15lbs of drag vs say the Revo Premier which has 20lbs and is almost half the weight. What are your thoughts on the Revo Premier?

 

[Monster]

Why low profile? Have you considered the culcatta 250dc?  Casts like a dream and is very strong as hell. Check out the picks Ryan posted on the tiger fishing thread. We have fished together for big barbel and he out casts me with a Revo STX and he stops fish much faster than I can dream of. 

 

[Duanejc]

I already fish with a round profile reel, the Diawa Ryoga, also tough as nails. I'm looking for a second set up to include a low profile reel for a little more comfort. I do have a preference for the round profile reels, and the Culcutta is high up on the list, but I'm trying to find out if there is a low profile reel that can compare to these tough round profile reels.

 

[fishy_fishy]

I think that Jeremy Wade from River Monsters would be the right person to speak to. These Giant Snakeheads are like eels on steroids!
Good Luck :kaykak

 

[BigBass]

Shimano Curado 300E or ABU Revo Toro