Opinions on Spider Tarantula 200u reel ?

[kyron4]

Hello, looking for a new ultra light spinning reel. Something with 3-5 ball bearings, instant anti-reverse, holds 60-100yds of 6# line, and cost around $30. I saw a Spider Tarantula 200u spinning reel at Walmart for $30. It had 8 ball bearings, instant anti, and held 100yds of 4# (should hold around 60yds of 6#) Never heard of this brand, are they any good ? The price looked good and 8 bearing should be smooth. Any opinions ? Any other reels out there as good or better in the $30 range ? -Thanks

[green80]

better be careful with a walmart reel, I've seen some 3 bearing good reels that are smoother than 8 or 9 bearing cheap reels. My advice would be to spend another 30 and get a shimano sahara 750. Browning makes a nice ultralight 3 brg reel for about 30 bucks, Bass Pro has them.

[kyron4]

Good point, I should have known better. What about the Abu Cardinal 101c ? A good reel for $30 ? -Thanks