What Size Swimbait Reels You Should Use For Big Swimbaits! 

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.

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

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.

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

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

Excellent overview and detailed explanation! Thank you

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

Excellent video. Thanks again.

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

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

This was simple and useful. Good work!

As always an amazing video!

Very good and comprehensive

Respect! Well done video!

Great info as always, thx! 🤘

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..

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 Video!

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.

Thanks for the good info man

Dope video and I slept on that windbreaker 🔥

Good Job - greetings from Germany

Nice review!

Great video buddy

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.

Great video

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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!

Just got the deps limited z2020, absolutely love it!

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

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 😂

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?

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’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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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!

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.

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.

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?

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

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!

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

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

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.

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 ?

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?

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

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

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

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

What about the tranx 300? Best swimbait reel out there

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

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.

Daiwa Z all the way. 🔥

Nice

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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...

150 slx dc with a river2sea s waiver yes or no

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

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

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

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

I have daiwa BIG BAIT SPECIAL baitcasting reel