These Are The Only Swimbait Reels You Need To Cover Every Situation!

[@LurchLures]

This guy handles his reels like Billy the Kid handles his colt. He knows them intimately and can't stop playing with them. Great to see the enthusiasm.

[@maxcole3930]

Currently I only have 1 swimbait set up. It's been great last 2 & half years. Its a Diawa Tatula 7' 9" Heavy mod-fast, rated up to 6oz with a Diawa Lexa 300 spooled with 20lb floro. I fish everything on it from 8" mag drafts, Klash 9's, 8" shad glides, defiant 210's, 9" Nessie, couple different savage gear line through soft baits. The rod is parolbolic enough for treble hook glides but also plenty backbone for big single hooks too. I got lucky that rod throws both hard & soft baits so well. It's caught me all my biggest largemouth. My 3 biggest so far is 8.6 - 9.3 - 11.4 The goal now is to catch a teener, gonna be really hard to do but I'm trying! Nothing more fun than throwing big baits in the kayak.

[@kravenfoxbodies2479]

I been putting together a swimbait rod and reel combo on a budget; the rod is the Daiwa DXSB /Heavy/Fast action 8' /2 - 8oz and the reel is the Piscifun Alijoz 300 with the power handles, under $200 combo paired together, the reel has 30lbs of drag.

[@NoobQeLoj]

Highly recommend the Shimano calcutta conquest DC 200. It's a must have reel if you like throwing baits ranging 1-4 oz

[@mikehauck5832]

Cardiff is still out there. I fish my Huddlestons on a Megabass Levante

[@josedz589]

My go-to has been the 1520 Zillion. Ol faithful has held up and keeps pushing!

[@mjdiiii]

Nice breakdown on your go to reels. Thanks.

[@BASSOLA-77]

Finally got to try out the TK today on the river....I love it....down the swimbait rabbit hole I go

[@DrywallSolutions1970]

Hey Jeff, You need to do a video on storage for the swim baits and glide baits. I have a few of each and prefer to keep them in the original package.

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

Love the list King! Only reel outstanding here for serious honourable mention, is the Gancraft Mago 003. That fkn tank of a reel deserves all the hype even though I feel it gets slept on BIG. The amount of 30-44 inch musky I hook on that reel and it still feels brand new, its simply mind boggling.

[@omarhill7345]

From what i hear it's just a tatula with different decals.

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

@@omarhill7345 I own both and can assure it’s not 👌

[@ScalesnTales_Media]

I agree the z2020 is beautiful. Always have wanted one, surprised I haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

[@my71chevro1et]

I have a couple of the and fish them hard. Haven't had any clutch issues that Geoffrey mentioned. I'm actually halfway looking for one more to round out my arsenal. It's a tank.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

I love my Lew’s Super Duty 300. I like this better than my Tranx 300. The dual cast control is better magnetic and centrifugal brakes and it’s more compact with the same line capacity 14/190. Dual bearing supported pinion and full aluminum frame with 20lbs of drag. Phenomenal Reel especially with braid to leader.

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent. The Tatula 300 & Scorpion 300 MD work pretty good.

[@pangm.4280]

Underrated 13 fishing A3

[@dtrn750]

Love my A2’s

[@stripervince1]

I have so many combos, a penn international 965, on a fenwick glass, a daiwa prorex 400, and i just got a tranx 400. Even tho i like the tranx, its beautiful, smooth and casts great, but the drag goes from like zero to maxx in like 2 clicks of the star. The diawa drag on daiwa prorex is almost 2x the drag at 30lbs compare to the 18lbs on the tranx

[@PedroHernandez-vi7ne]

I fish the new Conquest with the 250 SS. All I can say is I love it . Burning the 250 into cover 🙌🏾

[@Choffa09]

I would like to add a Lews Super Duty. I was skeptical at first, but I was swayed by its cast ability and the drag is stout. I have all reels except the Deps Diawa Z. I love the CC and the Anteres DCMD both are staples, but the Lews Super Duty has been impressive. One other reel I enjoy for a smaller 1-3oz bait is the Zillion HD 1000 Love the content Geoff Keep at it!

[@my71chevro1et]

For me, the Super Duty 300 is a solid price point reel. I've abused mine for several years, regularly serviced. It's pretty much a dedicated backup now, does not feel as smooth as my 18 Zillion HD or Z2020s.

[@howcroft22]

I absolutely love my conquest 301 MD for glides. Great for 250’and legends.

[@black.beerd.gaming]

@10:57 I own 3 Tatula SV TWs. All gear ratios 6-8 + the elite pitching and flipping. They are so damn amazing. I color coded them all with braid to match.

[@charlieblack9236]

Had to come here just incase I didn’t get a answer def watching more vids 🤘🏾

[@JS-oy6nn]

I have 1 Tatula 300 I bought last spring great reel but I mainly use the Tatula 150 & 200 they’re light, smooth and cast great. Been using them for 3 years now and zero problems. My favorite is the Tatula Type-HD but they’re hard to find in really good shape, the one’s for sale in Japan are just beat to pieces, those guys are tough on gear.

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Would a Tranx 150 and/or Scorpion MD 200 be sufficient, more budget friendly options in place of the Bantam for baits in the 1-3oz range?

[@archtx9]

Still use all my Calcutta B series reels, going on almost 20 years. Service every 2 years

[@dirtydfishin1578]

You guys think I can use the Calcutta 200 for like up to 4oz baits ??

[@RawDudeFishing]

You can throw up to 6 oz no problem with the 200 I have one and have been throwing up to 6 all the time 0 problem

[@CH1LLYCH1LL22]

Great info 🤟🤟🤟 what do you think about the stock handles on the new conquest MD keep or swap for varials??

[@elchingondechingones9556]

My favorite swimbait reel that can do it all is the daiwa Lexa 300 HD, I don’t know why people don’t really talk about it, it’s a workhorse

[@matthewotis3594]

The okuma komoda ss 200 is a sleeper. My favorite outside my lexa 300. Way better than my tranx 200.

[@josemedina3894]

I like all the videos good job 👍 . I have a question? what brand line u use in the Antares . I appreciate it if you answer.👍

[@purrpx6130]

What is that handle on the monster drive looks so good

[@b18c5turbogt35r]

will a 150 work with 1oz to 3oz because i plan to thow nothing over 3 oz

[@glee0425]

Curado dc 201 xg is my go to reel for 1-4oz.

[@MrbourqueB]

I picked a daiwa tatula 300 and a mega bass leviathan 7’11 based of your review on hook up tackle. What baits would you recommend on it? I’m worried about regular flouro because I live in heavy pike / musky waters would you recommend braid to leader ? I run 80 pound braid to 80 pound leader on my musky setup but I feel like it’s overkill for bass

[@andrewmazaik8407]

I have the leviathan I throw anything between 2-5 oz on it but the sweet spot is 2.5-3.5oz anything with a treble it’s very nice I don’t throw many jig hooks on it though

[@dtrn750]

What knobs and handle you rockin on your Bantam? So sick

Just ordered me the 22Bantam HG New for $236! from Japan

[@tannergrab282]

Don't sleep on the Piscifun Alijoz 300. I bought one to test out to compete with the Cardiff and it's an absolute banger. Casts far and strong, smooth retrieve.

[@charlieblack9236]

What you think about the 200 and 300 scorpion md

[@dontdoxmebro1780]

Yo man thinking about picking up one of those bantams for a rod im building thats rated 1-3oz gonna use it for small swimbaits and large plastics, what handle did you add to your bantam? Want to upgrade the handle to something longer with larger knobs.

[@omarhill7345]

I have a punching rod rated for 2 ozs, i dont plan on going past 1.5 ounces same with my crankbait rod (ones going to be for glides and other for softies). would 100 size reel be good for that or should i go for a 150 size? for my softies i plan on using the megabass dark sleeper,sleeper gill, Huddleston deluxe bluegill, savage gear bluegill,RAID Japan Osakana Swimmer Swimbait, 6 inch magdraft,etc. would 17lb test be good for both rods?

[@DersABigBuck]

My Tatula 300 7.1 felt a bit too slow when I tried to fish the 250 fast and way too slow with a wild beat. Would it work for a mother or hinkle? Looking to step it up to the next class of baits this year. Thanks to you!

[@omalysiragusa9747]

Hey bud, what knobs do you throw on these reels? Are they gomexus?

[@hunterbull7804]

Do you use the Zillion HD for anything?

[@bassface12348]

I was wondering the same thing the 2022 zillion tw hd looks super dope might need to pick one up

[@ryanschembri4139]

@@bassface12348 have had one for a few months now. depending on what you want to get it for. i highly highly highly recommend it for 1-3oz glidebaits. super light (6.5oz), holds about 110 yards of 16# sunline sniper and casts like a dream. drag is smooth as butter too. you will love it for lighter glides

[@my71chevro1et]

I fish a 18 Zillion HD 1520 Crazy Cranker for any lipped baits. It is a great reel, handles a 4oz Wade Hoggs no problem.

[@Brannok812]

@@bassface12348 I own that reel in the 8.1:1 gear ratio. Note that it is a 100 size reel. The spool capacity is listed at 110yd of 14lb test (0.33mm dia.) line. The reel weighs just 7.1 ounces. I use it for 3/4 to 2-3/4 ounce lures. I use my 2018 Zillion HD 1520's more often for small to medium swimbaits. I have a Millionaire 203 SW that is a good round reel for soft swimbaits and lipped hard swimbaits.

[@SamuelHenderson-q6d]

Whats your thoughts on the curado 300? If you’ve ever used it.

[@raytubach8988]

Geoff!!!! Where you been dude?

[@frankevans6584]

Where did you get the handle on your bantam?

[@highdevito2724]

What’s the power handle on that bantam?

[@k.yang7]

Did the Tatula take the place of your Tranx?

[@skywalkerv8700]

What size handle is on your Antares?

[@BobECat713]

Which do you throw your Nessies on? April fools! Haha! Great video! 2 questions 1) when yall getting the DRT products back in stock ? 2) thoughts on the tranx? Thanks for the great content !

[@FishSlayer_9821]

I throw a 1992 Calcutta 151 it’s a work horse even tho she’s old she gets it done

[@ArturoCalixto-g5n]

Zebco real workhouse

[@timb8970]

Zebco rod/reel combo for the truly discriminating angler.

[@ArturoCalixto-g5n]

@@timb8970 dude shut up

[@WadeOntheLure]

Don't sleep on the Cardiff. It's so affordable and light weight. Been throwing 1-5oz for a couple years now without issue.

[@WadeOntheLure]

Another thing is that I find the round reels make casting feel so much more stable in hand on a bomb cast.

[@lilhito9498]

I’m pretty sure Butch Brown exclusively uses Cardiffs funnily enough

[@thesonorandesertangler]

I don't like all the plastic internals 😂 It is the best budget option though.

[@ericpettyfishing]

I love mine too. Got a bigger handle and it's perfect

[@WadeOntheLure]

@@ericpettyfishing same lol, first thing I did!

[@gray1738]

I have a Tatula 400 from Japan. I've used it for musky baits ranging 4-18oz with no issues. Tatula 300 is solid too, 2 seasons of swimbait fishing on it with no problems.

[@justinszuch6184]

I love my tatula 300 for small bucktails and lures up to 3oz and I use a prorex 400 for 3oz-8oz, using mag break and not having to adjust the tension when changing lures is one of the best things. A lot of people are sleeping on diawa and go straight to tranx

[@gray1738]

@@justinszuch6184 For real. The Prorex, Tatula 300/400, and the Lexa TW 300/400 are all top tier musky reels. I see more young guys using Daiwa and more old heads using Shimano. Probably because Tranx/Calcutta were the only options for so long.

[@OutofluckpikerMJK]

I use a 201M curado for 1-3oz, tatula 300 for 1- whatever. Only pike fishing in Scandinavia. Isn't the width of the spool the only difference between a tatula 300 and 400? It's unusual here to use anything larger than 300 for all pike fishing. We seem to use the size of reel to type of fish instead of lure weight as it seems you do on the other side of the pond. Why, I don't know. Neither what's more correct.

[@gray1738]

@@OutofluckpikerMJK The 400 has a bigger frame and wider spool. I use 45KG braid for the heavy 350g+ lures so the added spool capacity is welcome. And if I'm using the standard 36KG braid for musky the added spool width keeps the retrieve speed more steady throughout the cast which is nice for blades and glide baits.

[@briantherion5464]

Lew's Super Duty 300, Kastking Kapstan 300

[@kevinatwell9781]

I'm surprised that reel companies don't make reel arbors to put on spools to increase the diameter so that you can only spool the line you want on, no need for useless backing that way. Also, don't have to put up with the connecting knot that is aggravating.

[@joseph1374sewntotal]

I think gear ratio/Ipt 2 match speed of baitfish is an explanation I've heard

[@李彦伟-q9l]

How about daiwa im Z ,its likes z2020

[@idontstunt2613]

Do you own a spinning rod?

[@efrainsandoval6480]

Bro, the tulala guys throw the ghost on spinning. Fkng crazy

[@hector00000100]

Ben said he owns a Flyssia

[@slickdaddy8408]

You mean a sissy stick?

[@bass-a-roo]

@@hector00000100flyssa*

[@Cornuts1000]

Braid to mono or flouro leader all the way. No need to spool up with flouro. Too expensive and makes no sense. Copolymer best in between

[@Mr.BigPerch]

Calcutta 401 MDLh for Pike, 100lb braid, for the reason that a catfish-wels won't bite, this slime nasty stinky tadpoles grow to real river monster😂

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

🫡💯💪🏽👊🏽🫵🏽

[@ericpettyfishing]

The calcutta is just so sexy

[@CLOSE_DOWN_BIOWARE]

What the hell am i hearing about the Z2020 here? 30 minutes here and there because you don't want to wear it down? Wut? I use the standard Z2020 for musky since 2016, and when i am on the water, its a whole day of casting 1-8oz lures, some of which have a shitload of resistance on a retreive like the massive bucktails and spinnerbaits for musky. Never had any clutch problems, and only read 3-5 people on the web who did. This thing is a tank wearing a Ferrari skin. Babying it is incredibly stupid when this thing has one of the largest (very possibly the largest) gear set of any bass reels.