Looking to get a new baitcaster

[gabe3366]

I have a cheap quantum bait caster that I got at CT for $20 and it's alright but I would like to upgrade to a better reel/rod.

Here is my requirements:
- must be left hand (I currently have a right hand and I don't really like it)
- must have more that 5 bearings
- must be around $100 for the rod & reel

Initially I wanted to get a combo but I could not find any left handed ones for around $100.

I am considering buying one of these 2 reels:
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Extreme-Baitcast-Reels/product/103926/#BVQAWidgetID
http://www.basspro.com/Wright-&-McGill-Skeet-Reese-Victory-Baitcast-Reels/product/10219245/

And one of these rods:
http://www.basspro.com/Berkley-Lightning-Rod-IM6-Trigger-Rods/product/1110220501166/
http://www.basspro.com/Shakespeare-Ugly-Stik-Trigger-Rods/product/21815/

I plan on using it for senkos, tubes, topwater poppers,and maybe the odd crank bait.
What do you guys recommend?

 

[rocheleauc]

If you spend a little more you should be able to find a used Currado. I have the left handed model and love it, used it this year for bass and chucking hardware for salmon.

 

[AaronKrick]

Buy a shimano curado. My second pick would be the skeet reese victory.

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[hamiltonangler94]

i wuld reccomend the abu garcia black max or silver max combo..go on the abu garcia website for info on it

 

[schnip]

abu revo--awesome and priced right---currado IMO is waaay overrated.

 

[ChaseChrome]

Some nice reels there...see below also....

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