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Best baitcasting reels: our top picks Best overall: Shimano Curado 150M Best budget baitcasting reel: Daiwa Tatula X TW Best for saltwater: PENN Fathom The workhorse: Abu Garcia Revo SX Most versatile: Lews Custom Pro Best baitcasting reel overall Shimano Curado 150M MSRP: $234.99 Buy from: BASS PRO SHOPS DICKS SPORTING GOODS AMAZON Why I love it Shimano packed the Curado 150M with their best technology and still managed a reasonable price

The Revo STX features an assymetrical body design as well as the X2 Craftic alloy frame and sideplate to provide the ulitmate balance in weight, strength, and ergonomics

After months of hooksets and bouncing on the boat deck, this reel still looks and feels as good as new

For me, Ill continue to experiment with more tactics for both setups, shying away from only the ultra finesse stuff