Core Series DD885 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.
Heavy Jig and Texas Rig
Extension through 1 1/2 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.
Frog
Heavier, 3/8–1 1/2 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.
Flipping and Pitching
Extension through 1 1/2 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.
Heavy Swimbait and Umbrella
Conditional through 1 1/2 oz
Premium
Okuma Komodo SS KDS-364P. Model code KDS-364P. Gear ratio 6.4:1. Inches per turn 31. Displayed reference price $269.99.
Retailer: Charkbait
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
Daiwa Tatula TW 200. Model code 200. Gear ratio 6.3:1. Inches per turn 29.4. Displayed reference price $229.99.
Retailer: The Hookup Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Lew's Speed Spool ITB 200 H. Model code 200 H. Gear ratio 6.8:1. Displayed reference price $219.95.
Retailer: Discount Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Swimbait
Heavier through 1 1/2 oz
Premium
Okuma Komodo SS KDS-364P. Model code KDS-364P. Gear ratio 6.4:1. Inches per turn 31. Displayed reference price $269.99.
Retailer: Charkbait
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
Daiwa Tatula TW 200. Model code 200. Gear ratio 6.3:1. Inches per turn 29.4. Displayed reference price $229.99.
Retailer: The Hookup Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Lew's Speed Spool ITB 200 H. Model code 200 H. Gear ratio 6.8:1. Displayed reference price $219.95.
Retailer: Discount Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.