Any suggestions on a reel for flipping?

[Mike S.]

I am looking for a reel for flipping, and that is all I will do with it.  I need something relatively inexpensive, because my wife still hasn't gotten over the shock of my $500 KVD rod and reel that I just bought, or the Grandt and Tour Edition PT that I bought.  So, I need a cheap reel that will serve it's purpose.  I am kinda looking at the Extreme reel in Bass Pro Shops for 79.99.  Anybody have one?  If so, do you like it?  Let me know what you are using.

[Skulley]

When I flip I use a spinning outfit. I do have bait casters with flipping switches, but I never use them.  I got a 50 dollar Bass Pro spinning reel that has the drag control on the rear.  I use a MH Ugly Stik Lite Rod.  It is fast enough in the tip and has the backbone for getting bass out of heavy cover.

BD             

[Bobber]

I have 2 extreme's they work pretty well. I havent had any problems with them. They arent as smooth as the more pricey reels. But they work great for $80.00

[LGMOUTH]

When I flip I use a spinning outfit. I do have bait casters with flipping switches, but I never use them.  I got a 50 dollar Bass Pro spinning reel that has the drag control on the rear.  I use a MH Ugly Stik Lite Rod.  It is fast enough in the tip and has the backbone for getting bass out of heavy cover.

BD             

I thought I was the only weird one, Its good to know that.     

[mikesmiph]

I've been getting some fantastic deals on e-bay. I dont need new, I just want good. It wont be new the minute I use it anyway.

[bigjc]

You cannot go wrong with any real that says Quantum on it

[bassassasin88]

You might wanna check out the new Abu Garcia Orra. 100$. Has anyone used one of these? Don't forget about the BPS spring classic sale. I think you can get like 15$-30$ off a new reel with a trade-in, depending on the price of the new reel you get. Also, it's pretty easy to find 20$ off a 100$ purchase coupon at Dick's.

[Cheetam]

Too bad you said inexpensive.  I would recommend the Shimano Castaic SF for flipping/pitching.  It's a super nice reel, but doesn't qualify as inexpensive.

[Cy]

Mike,

The only thing I would recommend is a high speed reel.  I started using 7.1:1 about 2 years ago and I really like them for flipping and pitching.  I feel like I catch up with the fish a little better if they run at the boat and the lbs of drag is normally good.

I was looking this reel in the BPS catalog and now I see it's on sale.  I like the 7.1:1 and the 17+ lbs of drag.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10205095_100001000_100000000_100001000_100-1-0

Yes Kimmel I found a link to BPS from GLB and then pasted it in.

Cy

[Durand Dan]

Mike,

The only thing I would recommend is a high speed reel.  I started using 7.1:1 about 2 years ago and I really like them for flipping and pitching.  I feel like I catch up with the fish a little better if they run at the boat and the lbs of drag is normally good.

I was looking this reel in the BPS catalog and now I see it's on sale.  I like the 7.1:1 and the 17+ lbs of drag.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10205095_100001000_100000000_100001000_100-1-0

Yes Kimmel I found a link to BPS from GLB and then pasted it in.

Cy

I have to say, I have not had very good luck with Browning Reels. I use an Abu Garcia 5500 for flipping and pitching. It's a very basic inexpensive reel that you can load plenty of line on.

[Mike S.]

You cannot go wrong with any real that says Quantum on it

I like the Quantum reels.  I have 7 or 8 of them.  I have the KVD signature series combo from BPS, the 7 to 1 reel with flipping switch, but I really like running crankbaits on that one, and don't want to spool it up with braid.  I could buy just the reel for 99 bucks, but I allready have one, and I want to try something else.  The Johnny Morris signature series reel has caught my eye now.  On sale in BPS for 119.  Might have to buy that one.

[Cy]

I have to say, I have not had very good luck with Browning Reels. I use an Abu Garcia 5500 for flipping and pitching. It's a very basic inexpensive reel that you can load plenty of line on.
[/quote]

I don't know anything about them...I don't have one of the BPS Browning.  I have an old Browning built by Lews that is ok but has lasted a long time.  I have been used Shimano for a long time and Abu for the last couple years.  I do have one JM Signature reels I bought last year and I like it.

Cy

[dominater]

For approximately $80 you can get an older shimano cu-100 or cu-200 on ebay. 

[Mike S.]

How about the Ardent reels?  Anybody use them?  Are they quality pieces, or just pieces?  I saw the F700 Denny Brauer edition, and I want it.  I know it blows the inexpensive reel search out of the water, but it looks really sweet.  I'm not necessarily going to buy the 700, the 500 is pretty cool too.  They just caught my eye, and they are a flipping/pitching specific reel. 

[REEL_MAN]

I see that most everybody is looking at cost. That's important BUT function is more important. A small spool will allow the line to feed out smoother and faster than a large spool. Not as much capacity but for flippin and pitchin you don't need a lot of capacity. You also need high speed more than power. You will make a lot of casts so the faster you retrieve the bait the more casts you can make.
After you make your selections don't settle for your second choice you will never be happy with the reel, save a little longer and be happy with your choice. With the cost of equipment going up it's better to be happy the first time than have to save up all over again for the reel you really wanted.
Good luck in your decision, lots to choose from.

REELMAN
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[bigjc]

You cannot go wrong with any real that says Quantum on it

The Johnny Morris signature series reel has caught my eye now.  On sale in BPS for 119.  Might have to buy that one.

BPS reals used to be nice, I had several of the older Rick Clun model reals and loved them, but then it seemed like the quality starting slipping with the Extreme series, but the Johnny Morris series looks pretty sweet, I wouldn't mind trying those myself.

[Mike S.]

I ended up buying the new Quantum Code Red last night off ebay.  It has 10 bearings, a flipping switch, and 7.0:1 gear ratio.  It looks exactly like the KVD signature series reel in BPS, has the same features, andd cost $20 less.  Go figure, it doesn't say KVD on it, so it's cheap!