Newbie: is my baitcaster ok?

Hello All,

I am 23 years old, and just getting into fishing (bass, panfish, and maybe catfish, but mostly bass). I recently bought a Shimano Crestfire 200b combo (a "Jimmy Houston" combo). The reel has a 5.1:1 gear ratio and 2 stainless steel bearings. The rod is a 6'6" medium action shimano rod. The retail price was $70, but it was on sale for $40, so I picked it up without really researching the combo. So my question is, does anyone know anything about this reel? Is it ok for learning how to use baitcasters on? And finally, what kind of line should I spool her up with (lbs)? I saw that Shimano now offers a Crestfire 100d, with a higher gear ratio..., I guess that's why mine was on sale. Anyhow, anyone have any experience with this reel/combo.

Thanks!

Ed -- Crazy Ed

Crazy

Mar 23
2005

Can you cast the baits you want to cast with it? Is the drag smooth? If the answeres to both of those are yes then what does it matter what we think about your reels.

Bob

Mar 23

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