Baitcaster for Reds

**Reloder28** · #1 05-20-2012, 09:45 AM

Do any of you use a baitcaster with composite frame that DOES NOT pop & groan under the stress of 30"+ Reds? My Daiwa ProCaster has the cranking power but it surely was talking me last trip out.

**Reloder28** · #2 05-20-2012, 01:12 PM

Yes, no.....maybe?

**flatsmaster14** · #3 05-20-2012, 01:16 PM

Never had any of mine do that, reel might be bad

**BustinTops** · #4 05-20-2012, 02:19 PM

The curado 300E is a really nice reel for reds.

**Fishing4Life** · #5 05-20-2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustinTops

The curado 300E is a really nice reel for reds.

Yup, 300E is awesome for big fishes like bulls, aj, lings, etc ...
The drag on this reel is incredibly strong.

**osoobsessed** · #6 05-20-2012, 03:41 PM

I use the curado 50e, but spooled with power pro, never had any issues

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**ComeFrom?** · #7 05-20-2012, 05:12 PM

From an old schools view...I'd use a Penn Squidder 140 spooled with 20 lb. mono. and a custom oversize handle and a 10 ft. ugly stik. Good luck. CF?

**James@SeaKingBlue** · #8 05-20-2012, 07:46 PM

Most upper middle class new baitcasters have between 14 and 17 lbs of drag on them. Pair that up with some 30 or 40 lb test braid and you can really put the drag to them and they won't creek and groan under stress. I recently caught a 39 inch red on a Lew's Tournament Pro reel and had no trouble fighting or landing the fish. If you need more power than that from you reel then might try the new Shimano Tran X reel.

**Smackdaddy53** · #9 05-20-2012, 08:31 PM

Ive caught up to 43" jack crevalle on a trout rod and reel with 20# braid and it never acted like it couldnt handle it or made any noise besides the line peeling off like crazy. Like the others stated, something is not right with that particilar reel from the sound of it.

-mac-

**JuanC** · #10 05-20-2012, 09:29 PM

Maybe upgrade your drag washers?