Baitcasting Reel Used
Baitcasting Reel Used
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5600 BCX Fishing Reel Red Right Handed Baitcasting  US $35.00
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 PENN 259 with Powerhouse Reel Transmission RARE VINTAGE REEL US $259.00
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 Shimano Bantam 500 Baitcaster US $21.50
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 Vintage OCEAN CITY 935 Fishing Reel Made In PHILADELPHIA USA Works Great US $.99
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 Abu Ambassadeur 6600c Red Thumbar baitcaster US $98.57
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 VINTAGE PENN 309 BIG GAME SALT WATER OR FRESH LURE BAIT CASTING TROLLING REEL EX US $50.00
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 Plueger Baitcasting Reel Summit US $85.00
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 SHIMANO TLD 25 FISHING REEL LEVER DRAG FOR LIVE BAITCASTING LIGHT TROLLING US $79.99
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000i SYNC bait casting reel US $79.00
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 VINTAGE PENN PEER N0 209 BAIT CASTING SALTWATER LEVELWIND FISHING REEL 1960S US $29.99
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 SHIMANO CALCUTTA 700S SALTWATER BAITCASTING REEL US $151.11
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 TEAM CROWN ROYAL DAIWA Fishing Reel NEW CR 100 5B Vintage Collectors Item US $49.99
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 VINTAGE PFLUEGER SKILKAST NO 1953 BAITCASTING REEL MADE IN USA US $4.99
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 Team Daiwa TD Z 103ML Baitcasting Fishing Reel LHW US $393.29
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 VINTAGE ABU AMBASSADEUR 6000 BAITCASTING REEL LEATHER CASE PAPERS ETC US $49.99
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 Old Ocean City Bait Casting Reel US $5.95
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6600 BCX Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE SHIP US $54.96
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6601 C4 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND FREE USA SHIP US $109.99
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 Shimano Calcutta 400S Conventional Casting Reel No Reserve US $72.00
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 Penn Bait Casting Reel US $200.00
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 Shakespeare BC 3300 Bait Casting Fishing Reel US $19.99
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 Penn 975 International Big Game Saltwater Fishing Reel Great Condition US $149.99
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5600 C4 Baitcast Reel FREE USA SHIPPING MADE IN SWEDEN US $92.14
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 Quantum Saltwater CABO SPINNING Reel CSP 40 PTsC New in Box FREE SHIPPING US $148.44
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 Penn International 975 LD US $199.95
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 Vintage Penn No9 Peerless Left Handed Saltwater Baitcasting Trolling Reel US $48.00
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 Vintage ABU Ambassador 5000C Black Salt or Freshwater Baitcasting Fishing Reel US $24.50
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 Vintage ABU Ambassadeur 5500 Brown Salt or Freshwater Baitcasting Fishing Reel US $26.00
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 Daiwa MILLIONAIRE ICV 100R overhead baitcasting salt fresh water fishing reel US $102.46
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 SHIMANO CALCUTTA 700B FISHING BAITCAST REEL 700B R H REEL LK NO RESERVE US $182.50
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 Vintage Penn Peerless No 9 Level Wind Baitcasting Fishing Reel Burgundy Plates US $15.50
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 VINTAGE LONG BEACH 60 CONVENTIONAL REEL US $9.99
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 SHIMANO TLD25 LEVERDRAG GRAPHITE BIG GAME SALTWATER FISHING REEL EXCELL TLD 25 US $89.99
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 VINTAGE PFLUEGER SUPREME FISHING REEL NICE US $19.99
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 Vintage Penn Baitcasting Reel Delmar 285 Fishing Saltwater USA US $29.99
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 Vintage Penn Baitcasting Reel 60 Long Beach Fishing Saltwater USA US $44.99
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 QUANTUM ENERGY INSHORE SPINNING REEL EI20PTSB US $10.50
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 QUANTUM ENERGY INSHORE SPINNING REEL EI30PTSB US $26.00
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 Daiwa 500 M Millionaire II Saltwater Conventional Baitcasting Fishing Reel US $14.00
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 Shimano Calcutta 700B Baitcast R H very good condition US $157.50
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 NEW SHIMANO CURADO 50E BAITCASTING FISHING REEL US $159.99
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 EXCELLENT CONDITION Shimano Corsair CS300A Baitcasting Reel US $89.99
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4500 CB BAITCASTING REEL GOOD CONDITION MADE IN SWEDEN US $11.50
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 SHIMANO CALCUTTA 700 CT 700 FISHING REEL IN BOX BAITCASTING LOOK US $51.00
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 Vintage PENN PEER 309 Bakelite Bait Casting Saltwater Fishing Trolling Reel US $19.95
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 7000C LEVEL WIND BAITCASTING REEL NICE CONDITION US $79.00
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 6500 C3 Baitcast Reel FREE SHIP MADE IN SWEDEN US $98.79
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 VINTAGE Heddon 499 A CONVENTIONAL FISHING REEL DEEP SEA BIG GAME BAITCASTING NR US $9.99
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 Shimano Triton Speedmaster w fighting Star TSM200FS BaitCaster Reel Salt Water US $19.95
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 Verne Bracket60 Baitcasting Fishing Reel Trolling Catfish 3BB US $19.49
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 BEST synthetic oil for Penn saltwater reels READ THIS US $6.99
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 Shimano TRX500PG TranX SHM 2319 Power Gear Baitcasting US $100.32
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 New Left Hand 3 ball bearings high speed Baitcasting Reel 421 CL60L Silver US $36.99
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 PENN PEER 109 BAIT CASTING LEVEL WIND REEL EXCELLENT CONDITION MADE IN USA US $20.00
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR REVO WINCH Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE SHIP WNCH US $167.19
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 Quantum Saltwater CABO SPINNING Reel CSP 50 PTsC New in Box FREE SHIPPING US $149.88
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000i Classic Overhead Reel US $153.77
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4600 C4 Baitcast Reel FREE USA SHIP MADE IN SWEDEN US $92.14
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 Okuma Alumina AL 273Va Low profile Baitcasting Reel BNIB US $59.99
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 Shimano Calcutta 700 SVS Brake Right handle Bait casting Reel Made in Japan US $210.00
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR REVO WINCH Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND FREE SHIP WNCH L US $167.19
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4601 C3 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND MADE IN SWEDEN US $84.54
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4600 C3 Baitcast Reel FREE SHIP US $84.54
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 SHIMANO TLD STAR 20 40S BAITCASTING REELNICE US $10.50
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 VINTAGE SHAKESPEARE DIRECT DRIVE BAITCASTING REEL NO 1924 MODEL FK US $4.99
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 Quantum Saltwater BLU SPINNING Reel BL 30 PTs New for 2012 in Box FREE S H US $83.44
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 OKUMA KOMODO kdr 273v US $144.44
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 ABU GARCIA REVO MGX SHS Fishing Reel REVOMGX SHS FREE USA SHIP US $259.99
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 Brand New Left Hand 3 ball bearings high speed Baitcasting Reel 521 CL40L Red US $34.99
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 SUPERIOR synthetic oil for Shimano reels LQQK HERE US $6.99
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 VERY BEST synthetic oil for Avet reels PLEASE READ US $6.99
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 Factory Shimano Calcutta 400B 400BSV 400S Power Handle BNT3369 NEW US $39.00
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 Quantum Saltwater CABO SPINNING Reel CSP 60 PTsC New in Box FREE SHIPPING US $156.88
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 Quantum Saltwater CABO SPINNING Reel CSP 30 PTsC New in Box FREE SHIPPING US $172.88
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 SHIMANO CALCUTTA 700S SALTWATER BAITCASTING REEL US $190.00
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 SHIMANO CARDIFF 301A ROUND BAITCASTING FISHING REEL US $89.99
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 THE BEST synthetic oil for Shimano reels READ HERE US $6.99
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 PENN 310GTI SALTWATER BAITCASTING TROLLING STRIPER FISHING REEL US $.99
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 BEST 100 synthetic oil for vintage Penn fishing reels US $6.99
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 Overhead Fishing Reel US $153.77
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Baitcasting Reels
As with most fishing gear available on the market, baitcasting reels come in a dizzying array of options, quality, and components. There are several simple characteristics, however, that can be easily learned by the novice, and which will aid tremendously in correctly choosing a good baitcasting reel. The most important characteristics to pay attention to are body material and construction, bearing material and construction, and the turn ratio of the crank.
There is a general impression that baitcasting reels are for more advanced fisherman, but that is not necessarily the case anymore. Many of the reels available on the market today are of such high quality that even a novice fisherman can easily master the techniques and uses of a baitcasting reel. For more information, visit Fishing Reels Guide.
The body of a baitcasting reel is normally made of one of two types of material: aluminum or graphite. Graphite reels are lightweight and highly resistant to corrosion, which makes these reels particularly useful in a saltwater fishing environment due to the high salinity of the water. Graphite is, however not quite as strong or durable as aluminum. If you want to chase after those giant marlins or tuna, then you will probably want to opt for the aluminum reel because of their strength. On the other hand, if you are only after croppie or other panfish, then a graphite bodied reel may just be the right choice for you.
Another important consideration when looking for a baitcasting reel is the ball bearings or bushings inside the reel. These are the components of the reel that have the most direct impact on the smoothness and "feel" of the reel. As a general rule, stainless steel ball bearings are preferable to bushings. Also, the more ball bearings the unit contains, the smoother the cranking will be. Smooth cranking is essential for a good fishing reel of any type, so that you can feel the action of the line in the water and whether or not you have a fish on the line. Baitcasting rules come with a range of ball bearing counts, usually from two to six. Two bearings would be an absolute minimum, while the fisherman should purchase a reel with the most amount of bearings his budget will allow for. Obviously, the more bearings a reel contains, the more expensive the reel will be.
A further consideration for choosing a good baitcasting reel is the turn ratio of the crank. Baitcasting reels come with a variety of turn ratio's ranging from 2:1, all the way to 1:6. The first number refers to the number of turns of the crank, while the second number refers to the number of times the spool rotates. For example 1:6 means that for every turn of the crank the spool turns 6 times, which is obviously a very high cranking power. Trolling, bottom bouncing, and jig working are good application for high cranking power, while bank fishing and general line hanging are better suited to low cranking power. For a good middle of the road number, choose a 4:1 ratio.
Other factors that should be considered when choosing a baitcasting reel include the drag system, casting controls, and specialized reels for particular species of fish. For more information on these advanced characteristics be sure to visit the link mentioned above.
About the Author
Allen Bohart is a fishing fan, and enthusiastic writer for about any subject that interests him. He is also co-owner of The Fishing Bobber, a site for and about fishing enthusiasts of all levels.