Boatjob1

I have used a lot of "bait cast" reels over the years and my all time favorite is the Shimano Bantam Curado 200. It's a little bit more than you were looking to spend but in my opinion worth every cent. I recently upgraded to the newer model 200 and was so impressed with it's performance I bought two more AND a 300 for some heavy duty inshore (Bull Red's) action.... Good luck with whatever you choose......... T

DukeDevil91

Quantum Accurist is my choice. Very low profile and one of the best handling reels around.

Ocean Master

I too have used a shimano calcutta for so many years I don't remember and still works like new.

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Emerald Ghost

I have a Shimano Calcutta 200 and it is super smooth, but a buddy of mine has one of the new Quantum Cabo 30 series, and it is very smooth also, for around $130

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wetaline

Way back in 1995 and 96 I bought two calcuttas, 150 and 250, and two currados. I still use them all the time and have never bought a single part for any of them. I only use the currados in freshwater, but use the calcuttas in salt all the time. I use the 150 for pompano and the 250 for trout and reds. 7ft rod with the 250 and 6'6" for the 150. turn the brakes off while using the 150 and you can out cast any spinning rod guy you meet with a pompano jig.