Biatcaster for newbie

[Piranha]

Hi All, just after some recommendations. I'm looking for a $200 or under baitcaster to give to my old man who has never used one, so after something reasonally robust and easy to use. It will be on a 4-6kg stick for chasing cod.

Thank you
Wes

[Partizan Fk]

If you can find one a tatula is a tough reel

[Piranha]

Thanks for the suggestion mate, i will check them out

[piketronic]

Curado is no bad for beginner,easy manageable and tough enough.

[BOOMBOOM4216]

Shimano Callisto CSO-100 - one which I have and love it.

Great beginner reel the Callisto's are, otherwise a Caeane which is surprisingly better than a G series Curado in all regards...

P.s. make sure you stick with the 5.0:1 gear ratio's also...

[Piranha]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, i'm going with the tatula after looking at a few models and reviews

cheers

[I I Wish]

Those Quantum Exo baitcasters are extremely good value.

[Partizan Fk]

If you can get the type R you can pimp out the bearings and have a weapon of a reel.

[Martin Lo]

Originally Posted by Partizan Fk

If you can find one a tatula is a tough reel

x2

or the Curado I.