Very informative 👏🏿! Thank you! Looks like I will be getting into big swimbaits this year!

That has to be one of the best reel guide videos i have seen to date on choosing a swimbait reel! Thank you! You just saved me slot of money.

Good onfo. This guys becoming one of my favs. He's a teacher not a performer unlike so many youtubers.

Greetings from Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia mate .. A very informative and well presented video and probably the best ‘size/application/fishing style’ vid I’ve managed to find do date. Thank you and especially appreciated. After watching this, I’m now confident in staying with the Calcuttas! Tight lines to you.

Awesome video, just started to get into fishing for larger bass with big swim baits, this helped a lot

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my dude! 👍

Excellent overview and detailed explanation! Thank you

I bought the Tranx 300 and will be using it for my 8inch magdrafts and huds.

Awesome content brother. You all are the best.Happy New Year all at The Hook Up Tackle. Tight lines🤙☮🙏😎

Excellent video. Thanks again.

Nicely done bro, I also use a tatula's but now watching this I'm thinking about the Calcutta 300. I don't throw any over ten inches, I work in weld shop over 30 yrs now and my shoulders aren't what they use to be.

Great advice on the reels. You did an amazing job and have a new subscriber

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing my dude! Really appreciate it!

You are the best I’m just getting into swimbaits your an inspiration

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my dude! Appreciate it! 🙏

This was simple and useful. Good work!

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was the plan for this one!

Great video. For me as a Scandinavian I see alot of reels we don't have here that I really would like to try. The coastal looks killer..

I just picked up a Tatula 200. Paired with a shimano SLX swim bait rod, MH. I'm excited to give it a spin once the weather gets nicer.

Very good and comprehensive

Great info as always, thx! 🤘

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Victor! 🤙

Respect! Well done video!

As always an amazing video!

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my dude! 🙏

Thanks for the good info man

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my man! Appreciate it! 🙏

I'm using a curado k for 6 oz baits🤣, way undergunned, I'm using 80 lb braid on it as well. It's worked well so far. Keep up the content man, you're one of the best out there.

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha a bit undergunned on that one dude! Thanks for watching my dude! 🤣🤙

Great Video!

Nice review!

I have a Zillion HD Crazy Cranker on the way for crankdowns and wakes. Really looking forward to it, my first Daiwa low profile reel.

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

You’re gonna love it dude. Those zillions are amazing reels!

Wife just got me a phenix abyss psx 806 and I want to get into swim baits but never fished that style before and need a reel. This is an absolutely AWESOME video!!! Thank you I feel much more informed

Great video buddy

My favorite part of this video was at the end where he said my favoritereel! And then he said Shimano LOL

Def a fantastic video. Very informative, showing all the pertinent tackle and explains everything. Good job. I am a trophy Striper hunter and was looking at the tranx 4 and 500 and some calcuttas but I went with a Daiwa Prorex 400 8.1 for my glide and swim baits. Great small palmable reel with nice capacity and 30 lbs of drag. Smooth as butter. I fish rough fast rivers and under dams in Tennessee and gotta have serious tough tackle, it paired with a 10 ft skeet Reese big swimbait rod. It's a awesome combo for big 12 inch baits. Coastals have wimpy drags with 12 lbs of drag. Not enuff drag. Tranx only have 18 lbs. Prorex 30 lbs. Also...there are plenty of new spinning reels that handle big swimbaits. Like my saragosa 6000, daiwa saltiga dogfight 5000 and the new penn authority or any of the Daiwa Saltist MQ The BGMQ have plenty of line capacity and are super tough for the big glides and swimmers. I have a fenwick hotstik thats perfect for spinning and big glides

@MrbourqueB

9 ай бұрын

Hell yeah I fish for pike and musky up in Canada and use the prorex as well, absolute beast of a reel, I was looking into a tranx 300 tho you like the prorex better?

@stripervince1

5 ай бұрын

I love my prorex 400 it's awesome, however I found a great deal on a NIB Tranx 400. I only got it yesterday so will try it this week on the trophy striper quest.

Great video

Good video, very helpful, for me at least, in explaining why certain size reels are needed for different size baits. Here's a problem I'm having, getting reel covers that are made for larger reels. I can stretch standard covers on to my 300 size reels but I would really like to get covers made for 300-400 size reels. Any suggestions?

Great video Geoff! You mind maybe doing another urban pond hopping video in the near future?

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my man! Yeah, as soon as I can get a read on these urban fish again, I’ll make a quick edit of it!

Good Job - greetings from Germany

I have a Shimano Cardiff 301A and an Okuma Citrix 364.... all bases covered for less than $300! I can throw baits from 2-8oz with ease!

Thanks, that helps

Dope video and I slept on that windbreaker 🔥

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching dude! It’s such a sick windbreaker!

Good and educational video... I own a Lew's BB1 pro baitcaster and use swimbait up to 2 oz is that weight ok for that baitcaster? Greetings to all anglers

Literally just went and picked up a 300 Shimano! Paired with a Mojo swimbait rod. One day I shall have a Mega bass rod! Always love your vids! Big bass hunting! Love from the STL.

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Nice dude! You’ll love that setup for sure! 🔥🤙

@jeremyduncan9165

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazybassfisher hey man what Mega Bass spinning rod would you rock to throw jerk baits, smaller cranks?

@stldavid

3 жыл бұрын

STL here too.

@fishing-with-cam

Жыл бұрын

STL here as well

I switched from my Tranx to the Lew's SD wide spool and glad I did it just launches my Hudds and glides very easy.

@zoso3745

3 жыл бұрын

Hows it holding up? Debating on either the wide spool or curado

@slonefactor

3 жыл бұрын

@@zoso3745 Cast as good and is as smooth as the day I got it plus it's 1 of the few reels that has the 5:4 speed I like

@zoso3745

3 жыл бұрын

@@slonefactor awesome thats good to hear id like to keep with their reels how heavy of baits do u comfortably toss with it?

@slonefactor

3 жыл бұрын

@@zoso3745 1-5 OZ

@slonefactor

3 жыл бұрын

@@zoso3745 I accidently lost your last question so plz send it again

Great video! I was always wondering whether I was killing my Curado 200 with big baits but seems Im still on the sweet range. Anything bigger I go with my 300. Keep it up!

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! Those 200’s will be perfect up to those 4oz baits for sure!

Just got the deps limited z2020, absolutely love it!

@notjosephresendiz306

3 жыл бұрын

where were you able to find it?

Thank you and tips on fishing big swim baits on a river with smallmouth and largemouth bass big fish bluegill

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t get to fish rivers here in Az unfortunately. There’s really only one but I’ve had very little success there

@fishing_with_rocco4289

3 жыл бұрын

I go to Parker and I never have success

Dang, I been using a 151 Chronarch spooled with 40lb braid on a IMX 1165 for salmon LOL. I should probably put a calcutta 201 on it. Thanks for the video! Theres not much for salmon gear, everyone been using bassgear for salmon

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah, I know a lot of guys just use bass gear for that salmon stuff haha!

Can we get an update on this video with the newer reels that have come out?

I thought I needed a 300 size, but now realize I really need a 200 size. I'm not throwing anything bigger than 4 oz. Thanks bro, this video helped a lot. The Shimano guys are all but hurt because you left out the Tranx 😂

@joe69trump69

8 ай бұрын

Uh if you watched the video he was praising the tranx 400 actually, he was praising all the shimano reels.

@thesonorandesertangler

8 ай бұрын

@@joe69trump69 I prefer Shimano and I've watched this video a bunch of times to set up myself for throwing small swimbaits.

I’ve got dobyns 795SB, looking for a reel to throw 1/5oz swimbaits for fresh water and also maybe a lil fun on the surf

I’m trying to get into swimbaiting but I live up north where there aren’t bass that will eat huge baits. I am planning on throwing a lot of swaver 168 and 6 inch huds and magdrafts. Im getting a dobnys furry rod cause of the price do you think I should get the 8ft hvy or the 7’9 med hvy. And if I get the 8ft should I go with a 300 size to match? Loved the video

Hey thanks for your video, a lot of informations and nice reels!! What do you think about Abu Garcia ambassadeur C3 and c4 those are also great reels on the market and not to expensive, what do you think about those reels?

@craigholland2274

3 жыл бұрын

Note sure if my opinion counts but abu stuff isn't built as well as the diawa and shimano stuff. This coming from a guy that musky fishes a lot and throws big baits.

Hi buddy. what would you recommend to soft lure from 6to 12 oz ? Maybe tatula 300 or conquest 400 ?

I need your help with my 10inch mag draft so I’m trying to tie a stinger hook (decoy quad) but my knot keeps slipping what do I do. I have watched your video on rigging

Great video you should go thru rods be awesome to pick your brain about rods too fishing from the boat and bank

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll try and get a rod video up sometime soon for sure!

@igotnothing2657

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazybassfisher can't wait be nice to hear someone who know the struggle of trying to cast a long rod around trees

I know this videos a little old but Im getting into the smaller side of the swimbait game 1 and 1/2 to 4 oz range just scooped the Megabass TB because i do mainly shore fishing ,what is a good reel youd suggest / have you seen the new curado 200 dc

What reel would you choose on w3 westin 40-130(1.5-5oz) grams rod for pike fishing: Tranx300,Tatula300,Penn Fathom 300,Lews Superduty300,Revo beast41?

I heard some mention of gear ratio, but what are the common ratios used for big baits? If I had to pick one set up for 2-6oz, what would be the first reel to get into it?

I have a rod that could handle up to 2oz 7ft medium heavy and an h20xpress ethos reel is that good for small swimbaits that are around 3/4- 2 oz?? I just want to know since im in a budget and want to see if this gear is good for me for now.

You said the Antares MD you used for TKs and K9 was in XG… i’m looking at this model right now for TKs and other glides/chop bait mostly in the 2-4 oz size as well for topwaters and big twitch pencil bait… Would you say the XG is more convenient for these applications? Cheers!

Hey... hope you see this. What jacket are you wearing in this video?

Hey brother i want to know for the Gira Gira a fast ratio is better right ? like for expemple tatula 300 HL and XHL ? right ?

What about the tranx 300? Best swimbait reel out there

For throwing 2-8 oz swim/glide baits, would you recommend a 300 or 400 size reel ?

justing getting into swimbait right now have a megabass orochi xx leviathan and a daiwa tatula 200 and a daiwa zillion tw hd 1520 xhl will most of the time thorw 6in megabass magdafts and 6 in megadraft free sylses with 1/8 oz weight hooks and megabass i silde 185 and the 135 and megabass i wing 135 is that okay or just i get the 300 size reel might thorw the 262 is i silde also but not that much

Got the curado 300, what pound line do I need for the 8 inch huddelstons???

would a 100 size reel ok for "pitching" swimbait in the 2oz range? at the moment i am looking at the calcutta conquest DC 19/20 and the calcutta conquest 21.

Is the revo rocket a good reel for 1-2 oz bait it's paired with a 1-4 oz rod .

I use the ike signature punching casting rod 45-90 gram heavy rod and i throw the balam 245 on it. I am thinking to get the tatula 200 size reel for my setup. Or should i get a tatula 300 size? 110 gram lures is the max i will be throwing on this rod and i know it handles it well. I am only scared i will ruin the gears in the tatula 200 size reel. I don't have money for a new swimbait rod but this rod works fine for glide baits and shallow screw rigs and balam 245 is the heaviest i throw on it.

Anyone know if it's ok to use a Shimano Tekota for 300/400 for swimbaits ? Specs are very similar to Shimano TranX and I've read that they cast very well. Please reply.

Thoughts on Tatula 300 v Tranx 300? What about the gear ratio? You a fan of high speed?

What's your thoughts on Calcutta d 300 or 400 size

I have the curado k paired up with a Leviathan omega 8foot x heavy and it works fine for baits that are from 2-6 I throw 20 lb 25lb floro throwing 8 inch huds and Swavers and stuff like that but nothing above 4 or until I get the curado 300k then I’ll go a bit bigger

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Those leviathan rods are really legit too! Glad to know the K is holding up for you so far!

@0tw_david

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazybassfisher this video really helped me. Because you really went in depth on which reels were good for certain baits so. Depending on the person they can choose a reel that fits what they like to fish.I give this vid a 10/10

I have many 150,s 200,s and 300,s. i am going to go with a Tranx 400 to go on my dedicated swim bait Dobyns 807 or 864, I don't need the capacity, but i like the way it feels on those bigger rods and i like a wider spool. Do you feel that the HG is too fast for the bigger baits or are you ok with it?..thanks for the video!

150 slx dc with a river2sea s waiver yes or no

How do I know what size is my reel? I can’t find anything on my Abu garcia revo4 premier

Abu Garcia for the win. I grew up with shimano and own mostly shimano reels but lately I’ve been very disappointed and unimpressed with shimano especially my tranx 400 which I use for musky fishing and casting very large lures for flathead catfish. My friend is a Abu Garcia fanboy and I used to be a shimano fanboy but he has been proving me wrong with damn near every reel I purchase. Abu is just way more durable, most times for half the price and just as smooth. Everyone of his reels have lasted double the lifetime than any of my shimanos.

I just ordered a Megabass blackjack what Shimano reel should I pair with it?

Have you fished the calcutta conquest dc? Curious about it against the antares md dc.

I’m going to fish mostly 6 ounces and below for my swimbaits. For now at least… So I’m thinking the Diawa Z 2020 in that 300-ish size would be cool. 20-25 pound test? Do you have any Rod suggestions? I’ll probably throw some of the DEPS side swimmers but I also have the Bullshooter And some Jackall Gantarel’s which I’ve come to love

@aurelianobuendia5360

2 жыл бұрын

First that come to my mind is Megabass Baccarat, that rod is able to launch 6 oz baits with full swing

Do you think paying extra for the Calcutta 21 would be worth it i can get a Calcutta 18 250 cheaper Like are the features worth it on the 21

I feel this is where the big buck reels better differentiate themselves from the inexpensive reels of similar size. A conquest calcutta 200 better perform and handle the internal stresses just as well as a mid range priced 300 size by any other manufacturer including shimano themselves.

@jurajsladkay2608

11 ай бұрын

😂 handle better lack of capacity

Can all these reels be used for salt water , fishing for big snappers and big mutton snapper. 20 to 80 feet deep. 3 to 10 lb size.

Just got a zillion hd what rod do u recommend under 200?

Can I use a spinning reel? Casting reels are too expensive for me right now 😔

Will the daiwa tatula 200H 6.3:1. Or the daiwa tatula 300 5.3:1 work for throwing PB Rats 2 pc. Not sure which reel to buy to throw the rat lure?

Baits up to 4oz, any 150-200 sized conventional reel will work. Especially if you’re in a boat and spot casting. Above that, skip up to a 300-400 depending on how many inches per turn you need and what line capacity you need. That’s it. (Stay away from the tranx HG unless you’re throwin 10” plus glide baits. It’s too fast for 95% of baits) Also, the ryoga/pluton/z2020 are all known for their self destruction. You’re going to want to stay away from those haha. The exception to the rule for 200 sized reels are the daiwa tatula HD and Curado K. They’ll both handle baits up to around 6-6.5oz.

Tatula 300/400, tranx 300/400 and calcutta 300/400 is the same reel frame and gearsizes, only the spools is wider. So all those reels is actually stronger/sturdier in the 300 size due to a shorter spool axel...

@BrianParkerson

2 жыл бұрын

In theory yes but what hurts 300 vs 400 is line capacity for stronger, larger diameter lines needed for those bigger baits. It's not so much the power of the gearing that makes a 400 better its that it allows for more, stronger line.

z2020 classified as Size 200 reel due to the shallower spool and wider spool

Use a Cardiff 300a for my s wavers and giant whopper ploppers.

Great content! The z2020 looks sooooo good... Have you used the 13 fishing concept Z3? Would you rank it up there with the other 300 reels?

@pewpewrn7565

3 жыл бұрын

I ask because I ha e the Z3 and the new daiwa 300, but wonder if I need to pony up and buy different lol

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

From the things that the guys that I know who fish those z3’s, they really like them and haven’t found any issues at all with the reels! That reel and your new Tatula will definitely be more than enough for most applications

@pewpewrn7565

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazybassfisher from one Jeff to another Geoff... thank you good sir! Tell me please, is the z2020 or deps edition one significantly better though and need to be part of my like on a mark 48? Lol

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

@@pewpewrn7565 well, internally, yes, the 2020 is a better reel, but, I don’t think you need it to get the job done. I love mine for sure, but could get close to the same results with the new Daiwa 300

@pewpewrn7565

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazybassfisher undoubtedly :)

1. Jig-hook Swimbait Rod - Rod: 7'11H Okuma Guide Select "a" Swimbait - Reel: Shimano Curado 300K 4.7:1 - Line: 40lbs. Suffix 832 - Leader line: 25lbs. P-Line Floroclear Mist Green 2. Treble-hook Swimbait Rod - Rod: 7'9MH Dobyn's Fury Swimbait - Reel: Piscifun Alijos 300 8.1:1 - Line: 20lbs. Seaguar Red Label New to swimbaits and wanted a good budget friendly starter pack lol your thoughts on my setups? Love the vids btw

@brendanspencer2550

3 жыл бұрын

Any issues with the alijos?

@act_lgnd1166

3 жыл бұрын

I was planning to grab the alijos, how does it hold up?

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah dude, both setups seem like they would fit the needs of both styles pretty well actually! I haven’t heard much from the piscifun but the gear ratio is perfect for glide baits!

@makcatchem9614

3 жыл бұрын

@@brendanspencer2550 Zero issues at all

@makcatchem9614

3 жыл бұрын

@@act_lgnd1166 very good it seems to be simular to the Lexa

Is there a shimano DC reel with the line capacity of a tranx 300 or at least 200?! And size wise like a 200 tranx ? The smaller the better the more line the better. I Would be very thankful for any hints. Thanks in advance.

@reelfunnyfishing651

2 жыл бұрын

Antares dc md xg

U can’t beat just using round reels like a ambassador 6500 or a shimano Cardiff. Both are affordable reels and are work horses

nice info sub.. new to this and looking to get a cal 200 dc shimano...ill be mostly be doing inshore fishing here in socal. kinda want a somewhat light side gear and i think a 200 size will be good enough for sand bass and calico/halibut/bonita ect... hopefully the spool is more then enough.. any idea how much yards of 20/30 pound braid line you can put on a cal 200 ? also recommend a good good length and action size rod for it? was looking at perfect pitch from mega bass rod..and im looking to use lures thats just about 1.2oz the most or under 1.5oz or even 2.0oz no more then that..thanks bro

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

That Calcutta should definitely hold enough line for what you’re looking for, as long as you don’t accidentally hook into a ray or a yellow haha. There’s tons of different rods out there for what you’re looking for. Megabass has a few options, dobyns has the new fury line as well as there classic champion series rods. Phoenix and irod both make solid rods too that you can find at local tackle shops out your way. I would recommend finding a rod rated up to 2-3oz just Incase you feel like throwing bigger baits for them!

@thatonebeone

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazybassfisher so tempting to buy the new 2021 100 or 200 conquest ...i have the JDM DC200 2020 conquest love it... idk if i should pull the trigger on a 300 size because they just came out with the new 100 and 200.... and the 300/400 been out since 2018, still good reels but im afraid they might release a 300/400 size for 2021...

what size reel should i get if im throwing 2-6 oz baits? u said 300 is good for 4-6oz but will it do fine at lower weights too? im looking to get my first swimbait setup and i think im goin with the tatula elite 8' swimbait heavy moderate for hard baits with treble hooks and need to find a reel now to pair with it.

@1Mannco

Жыл бұрын

300 is perfect for those sizes...go for it.

What real do you think would best pair with Deps 250 of all the 300 size you reviewed

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

I love my Z2020, I think it’s the best, but if that’s out of the budget, getting the Tatula would be the other great option

The tatula 300 comes in 6, 7 and 8 gear. I like it more than my tranx 300 so far.

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

That’s right yeah, no slow gear ratios on that one. It’s super smooth dude. Has incredible line pick up on it!

You’re gonna pull out that Z2020 and not mention the Scorpion MD 300. Not Z2020 fancy but still fancy. And no Calcutta DC?

Nice

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my dude for watching!

you think a low gear tranx is too slow for wider gliding baits like the hinkle/mother

@lucasscott8397

3 жыл бұрын

Just reel in faster

If you don't need KM of line, the Z2020 crushes everything for distance and comfort.

lexa 400, tranx 400. i use them to throw 1 oz baits, i use them to throw 23 oz baits. i know you guys dont need the beef and the power that the tranx, beast, and lexa provide to horse in a bass, but you will buy less reels purchasing quality once.

I got a tranx 200 and my biggest bait is 5oz. Do you think that is fine because I have a Calcutta but that’s set up for musky

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

For sure dude. Those tranxs are pretty tough overall. Anything higher and a bait that you would throw constantly would be pushing it though for sure

@brendanspencer2550

3 жыл бұрын

I've thrown 5-15 oz baits on my calcutta. They can handle anything!

@bobfishnut

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazybassfisher I agree! It's why I bought my larger Tranx. Great reputation reels.

How about the gold shamano 200 gt b

@crazybassfisher

3 жыл бұрын

The Calcutta 200’s are great reels, I just rarely ever see them in shops or online though!