The Top 5 Baitcast Reels Under $100! 2024 Buying Guide

[@adammitchell3462]

My first casting reel was a black max,I love it and still have it

[@jonu.8073]

100Percent agreement on number one!!!! My SLX is 7 years old now, and its still a staple......amazing for the price

[@humbugvideos]

GOATED reel

[@CodyWilliamson-rl9ze]

Yep I've had mine for about a year absolutely love it

[@FishermanFred2023]

I haven’t used the others, but we got an SLX floor model for $55 bucks last year! Wish they would’ve had more! Fantastic reel for $99. Casts far and the brakes are excellent.

[@daveversion2.2]

My first bait caster is an Abu Silver Max. Upgraded bearings and this thing is smooth as silk.

[@humbugvideos]

The silver and black max were awesome reels!

[@Imbekfo]

Looking for a lot of recommendations! Good video I’ve been looking at the daiwa cc80, I’ve just been keeping my options open

[@humbugvideos]

CC80 is awesome. Good luck on your search!

[@Imbekfo]

@@humbugvideos I got the slx xt!

[@no_rules_today6131]

Great video brother, thanks for the help👍

[@Abcdiiiiii]

Which is better for long casting under 100 dollar

[@ianalderson5133]

My black max is very surprisingly still going strong 💪

[@Allyourbase1990]

I’ve been looking at the Abu Garcia pro max . I don’t want to spend $200 on my first baitcaster, but that Lews reel looks nice too .

[@Autbeen]

What is a good rod for the SLX A? My friend got one and he has been slaying bass with his. I want to know what is your reccomendations for a rod that is a bit cheaper but gets the job done pretty well?

[@humbugvideos]

@@Autbeen Honestly the SLX A rod is awesome, that or the Fenwick Eagle!

[@connerhansen9372]

My gpa has been bass fishing for over 50 years he went pro for 30 and he still buys Johnny morris rods and reels to this day

[@barryhowell9]

The Lews LFS Speed Spool for me is still the #1 under $100 baitcasting reel out there!

[@ethenramer5549]

I have been looking at the Diawa cc80 and the Shimano slx dc for a minute trying to make a decision and this video makes me wanna get both lmao.

[@luisarredondo5166]

For $30 would you recommend upgrading to the Shimano slx xt over the slx? Would you say it’s worth it for $30 more?

[@humbugvideos]

@@luisarredondo5166 If u have the extra cash, do it. It has great braking and an extra bearing. If $100 is all u have, the regular SLX will be just fine

[@luisarredondo5166]

@@humbugvideos Thank you for the reply. Great video btw🙏🏽👍🏽

[@jdubz1943]

What reel would you recommend for me I’m looking for something around the 80-90 dollar range and I’ve been using a baitcasting reel for about a year and a half

[@humbugvideos]

@@jdubz1943 Shimano SLX is the best!

[@jdubz1943]

@@humbugvideos what rod is recommended with that reel if I want to spawn about 150 on the combo

[@humbugvideos]

@@jdubz1943 Rods for $50 are tough, but you could get a Berkeley lightning rod which is $50 and would keep the setup at $150 total. Either that or spend an extra $40 and get the vendetta rod which would make an awesome setup. Do a 7 foot medium action

[@jdubz1943]

@@humbugvideos what is the best combo for like 140 or lower

[@humbugvideos]

@@jdubz1943 Diawa CR80 and 13 fishing defy black

[@FEARdevlryz]

The kastking Megatron 200 is a great deal for 75 bucks

[@DylanCorbin-s7x]

Should l get a Shimano slx or lews

[@humbugvideos]

@@DylanCorbin-s7x SLX!

[@DylanCorbin-s7x]

@@humbugvideos thanks

[@billzbez6019]

Soooooooo no piscifun carbon csx? Or spark pro ?

[@humbugvideos]

Haven’t used much piscifun yet, have only heard mixed reviews on em

[@billzbez6019]

@@humbugvideos you should I'm sure you would be surprised.

[@Jessica37323]

Bass pro shop reels are made be Lews

[@JJsComicStuff]

My very first baitcaster just exploded on me after 4 years. Lews Mach 1 Speed Spool 😭

[@humbugvideos]

Oh no!

[@sorenk9962]

or go ali and buy better things for 30-50 bucks^^