First baitcasting reel if my budget is $250? I've been fishing a few months and I've kinda hit a wall with spinning gear for bass. I hate hearing the drag ring when I just jig or reel, not to mention line twist. I've never touched a casting reel but I think I'm about to take that leap.

I probably shouldn't spend more than a hundred dollars, but I'm willing to spend up to two hundred fifty. I fish every day, but I split time between bass and wild river trout so the reel wouldn't be being beaten on every day. Just about fifteen hours a week regularly catching bass in the five to eight pound slot.

So my question is, what should my first baitcast reel be? Should I go cheap in case I hate it or start out with something that won't die in six months so I'm not blowing $50-$80 on a reel that might?

I'm leaning toward Curado K, Revo S, or a Tatula variant besides CT.

HELP!😭