Core Series BGJ903 Reel Pairing Guide
Each technique below has three commercial reel options: Premium, Mid-Tier, and Budget-Minded. Displayed prices are reference prices, not guaranteed prices. Purchase links open the independent retailer in a new tab. TrashCan Rodz does not claim an affiliate relationship for these links.
Carolina Rig
Primary long-range
Premium
Abu Garcia Beast 200. Model code 200. Gear ratio 7.3:1. Displayed reference price $249.95.
Retailer: Johnson's Bait
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
Shimano Curado 200HG M. Model code 200HG M. Gear ratio 7.4:1. Inches per turn 32. Displayed reference price $224.99.
Retailer: Brannan's Bass Shop
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Lew's Speed Spool ITB 200 SH. Model code 200 SH. Gear ratio 7.5:1. Inches per turn 31. Displayed reference price $219.95.
Retailer: Discount Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Topwater
Long-cast single-hook crossover
Premium
Daiwa Coastal SV TW 150H-B. Model code 150H-B. Gear ratio 7.1:1. Inches per turn 29.8. Displayed reference price $319.99.
Retailer: Roy's Bait and Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
Shimano Tranx 150HG. Model code 150HG. Gear ratio 7.2:1. Displayed reference price $219.99.
Retailer: Tackle.net
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Daiwa Tatula X TW 100H. Model code 100H. Gear ratio 7.1:1. Displayed reference price $149.99.
Retailer: Tackle Express
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Frog
Non-mag, 1/4–3/4 oz
Premium
Shimano Curado DC 200XG. Model code 200XG. Gear ratio 8.5:1. Displayed reference price $314.99.
Retailer: Thruway Sporting Goods
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Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
Daiwa Tatula TW 200XH. Model code 200XH. Gear ratio 8.4:1. Displayed reference price $229.99.
Retailer: Tackle Express
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Lew's Speed Spool ITB 200 XH. Model code 200 XH. Gear ratio 8.3:1. Inches per turn 35. Displayed reference price $219.95.
Retailer: Discount Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Buzzbait
Distance crossover
Premium
Daiwa Coastal SV TW 150H-B. Model code 150H-B. Gear ratio 7.1:1. Inches per turn 29.8. Displayed reference price $319.99.
Retailer: Roy's Bait and Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
Shimano Tranx 150HG. Model code 150HG. Gear ratio 7.2:1. Displayed reference price $219.99.
Retailer: Tackle.net
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Daiwa Tatula X TW 100H. Model code 100H. Gear ratio 7.1:1. Displayed reference price $149.99.
Retailer: Tackle Express
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.