Thread: Favorite baitcaster

Originally Posted by skeetbum

I started in the 70's with Ambassadeurs, everything I use is left hand drive. Found the Shimano's in the 80's and have had many of those since. Back then I only had about 3 rods and reels, Imagine that! I used a Bantam 201 til I wore it out. Have stuck with shimano's ever since with great results, and still use ambassadeurs for heavier baits. The things are built like a truck. Had a few Quantums along the way, but these were lower end and I didn't care for them. Reels, like everything else, have come a long way in the last few years so I'm sure there are new offerings that measure up. I still have one of my Shimano Bantams, a 251, 2 Curado's, and an Ambassadeur. Love em all. Hey Todd.

First baitcaster I ever owned was an Ambassadeur 5500C (grey) :D ... and I'd probably still have it today, if it hadn't been stolen. Bought it in the early 70's .. paid $50 for it. (that was almost a whole paycheck, back then :p )

The only Ambassadeur I still have, is a 2500C ... which is on a old flyrod, and used for minner fishing for Crappie :p
I used to have a 5000 (red) but traded it off. Used to have several Daiwa bc reels ... but, wore them out too quickly to stay with that brand :rolleyes:

As little as I Bass fish, I've turned two Bass rods over to Crappie fishing outfits ..... a 6' Browning MH w/graphite Tenn handle & Shimano Spirex 2000 FD (PowerPro 10/2) ---- and --- 7' Bionic Blade IM8 w/Shimano Spirex 2000 RD (4lb mono). But, that's OK .... I've got plenty of rods/reels to do either kind of fishing with

...cp

Bought a Shimano Curado last yr and honestly Im not 100% satisfied. It was recommended I put new line on and see how it shapes up. Bought two Rick Clunns on clearance but havent had a chance to try em out yet. Hopefully the Curado straightens up or its gone....Jack

I bought one of the KVD energy pts the other day and I have't had a chance to try it but I was in the yard casting a 1/2 bell sinker and it cast great.I got the 5 to1 gear ratio for crankin.

Originally Posted by Rebelwork

Bought a Shimano Curado last yr and honestly Im not 100% satisfied. It was recommended I put new line on and see how it shapes up. Bought two Rick Clunns on clearance but havent had a chance to try em out yet. Hopefully the Curado straightens up or its gone....Jack

if you get rid of the curado let me know, i'll buy it from you or trade you i got a brand new daiwa fuego still in the box never used

I took the Curado out yesterday so I could try out the new Gene Larew Biffle bug but wont change line out probably till March. I'll know then.

I got 2 abu garcia revo stx with the new skeet reese rods for christmas and now I dont even want to pick up my other rods

I got a great deal on a Shimano Calcutta 151 today thanks to Skeetbum. I will have a left handed Rick Clunn baitcaster for sale at a great price once I get the Calcutta fixed up. If anyone is interested in the Rick Clunn just let me know.

Just bought two Rick Clunns. Blue or purple and what gear ratio?