I Picked Up A BUDGET BAITCASTER! Should You Buy It?

As many of you know, I have overhauled my rod/reel lineup over the past year. Sold lots of my old gear and replaced it with new - mostly to experiment with equipment so I can inform you all on my honest opinions. See The Reel Here: https://discounttackle.com/products/d... Well I just sold another old setup so I figured I could justify picking up a new one. Rather than going with a high-performance (pricey) reel, I decided I wanted to try one in the $50 range. It has been a long time since I picked up a budget baitcaster so I wanted to see how good it would be. Ultimately, we can't all justify spending hundreds on equipment so budget gear can be a great way to get on the water and still catch fish. BUT you have to be careful because you don't want to get something that doesn't perform well (or last very long). Fun fact... My first baitcaster was a Shakespeare reel for $30! It actually worked really well for about 2 years then it pretty much blew up on me. You can't necessarily expect cheaper gear to last as long as the high-end stuff but that doesn't mean it can't catch fish. OKAY so what are my honest thoughts on the reel? I think the Daiwa CC80 is a really solid casting reel for the $50 range. I picked up the 7.5:1 and that will be a good high speed reel for numerous applications. It casts well, feels sturdy, is comfortable/light in hand, and has a nice look to it. My watch out point would be how you are going to use it. If you plan to fish it hard (lots of hours & heavy lures), you probably can't expect it to last forever. If you fish it with lower-resistance lures and keep it clean, I am sure it will serve you well for years to come. The wind also really impacted the way this performed - way more noticeable than my pricey gear. That said, making the adjustments to the brakes corrected any major issues. The Rod I Used: https://discounttackle.com/products/s... KVD 200 Jerkbait: https://discounttackle.com/products/s... Check Out My Fishing Gear Top Picks: https://discounttackle.com/collection... **OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE** Spring Bass Fishing With Jerkbaits (BEGINNER TIPS):    • Spring Bass Fishing With Jerkbaits (BEGINN...   Does Color Matter For The NED RIG:    • Does Color Matter For The NED RIG?   Finesse Fishing Tips & Tricks - NEKO RIG:    • Finesse Fishing Tips & Tricks - NEKO RIG   Find me on Social Media! #GoOutside Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ypHLW Facebook: https://goo.gl/ViFziW Twitter: https://goo.gl/Ac1XN6 ***Disclaimer - The above are Discount Tackle Affiliate Links