Abu Garcia Cardinal 102i
5.1:1 Gear Ratio

This reel in on a Berkley Conolon 6'6" rod equipped with 20 lb test braided line and the line diameter is equivalent to 8 lb test monofilament line. This reel performs as well as any of my Shimano spinning reels and it cost alot less.
Shimano Caenan 100
6.5:1 Gear Ratio
6 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
7.2 ounces
This reel is a right handed reel on a Berkley Hank Parker signature series 6' medium heavy rod equipped with 14 lb BPS fluorocarbon line. This outfit is dedicated to spinnerbaits since it is a short rod. It took me awhile before I was able to keep this reel from backlashing. I wouldn't recommend this reel.
Shimano Citica 200E
6.3:1 Gear Ratio
4 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
7.8 ounces

This reel is right handed on a Berkley Tactix 6'6" Medium Heavy action rod equipped with 12 lb test monofilament line and is used primarily for crankbaits.  At only $61.oo (new on ebay) this reel is probably the best deal I've come across for a reel.
Shimano Curado CU200E5
5.0:1 Gear Ratio
6 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
7.6 ounces

This reel is a right handed reel on a 6'6" berkley AMP extremely sensitive action rod equipped with BPS 14 lb test XPS (Extreme Performance Series)fluorocarbon line and is used for throwing swimbaits and crankbaits.
Shimano Curado CU200E7
7.0:1 Gear Ratio
6 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
7.6 ounces

This reel is a right handed reel on a
6'6" Abu Garcia Veritas rod equipped with 12 lb test XPS fluorocarbon line and is used for throwing lipless crankbaits. The Curado is the best reel I've ever used. 
Quantum TE1160PT
6.3:1 Gear Ratio
11 Bearings
9.6 ounces

This reel is right handed on a Berkley Cherrywood 6'6" Medium action rod equipped with 12 lb test monofilament line and is used for throwing topwater lures. The biggest drawback to this reel is the weight.
Shimano Sahara 2500FB
4 bearings
9.9 ounces

This reel is on a Shimano Carbomax CMS-60M 6' medium action spinning rod and is equipped with 8lb test  fluorocarbon line.  This is the best spinning reel I have. I use it for finesse fishing a wacky worm or a small texas rigged lizard.
Shimano Sedona 2500FD
6.2:1 Gear Ratio
4 ball bearings + 1 ball bearing
9.6 ounces

This reel is on a GANDERmtn. ADVC80-CR 8' Advantage Crappie spinning rod and is equipped with 6 lb test monofilament line.
Shimano Sedona 1500FB
5.2:1 Gear Ratio
3 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
9.2 ounces

This reel is on a GANDERmtn. ADVC80-CR 8' Advantage Crappie spinning rod and is equipped with 6 lb test monofilament line.
Shimano Castiac CA201SF
6.2:1 Gear Ratio
5 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
8.6 ounces

This reel is left handed on a Carrot Stix 7'9" Flipping Stick rod equipped with braided line and used for flipping jigs, carolina rig and drop shotting. It is designed with a instagage thumb bar for ease in instant hooksets when flippin' and pitchin'.
Shimano Sienna 2500FB
4 bearings

This reel is on a Berkley Cherrrywood CWS662M 6'6" medium action spinning rod and is equipped with 6 lb test monofilament line. I have had trouble with this reel from day one. The bail tends to hang in the open position and it isn't as smooth as my other spinning reels.





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Shimano Curado 50E
6.4:1 Gear Ratio
5 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
6.9 ounces

This reel is right handed on a BPS Carbonlite Micro CLM66MHTF rod. 




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