What's your favorite reel for heavy action baitcasting rods and why?
Jan 18, 2021 09:17:02 #
Jan 18, 2021 13:16:18 #
Rutinbuck
Loc: Haysville, Kansas
When it comes to big flatheads I use a penn 209 and 309. They are very dependable and smooth casting.
Jan 19, 2021 13:14:06 #
I use a shimano Tranx 200 for deep crankbaits. These are heavy duty rated reels
Also the Lews Super duty. They are very strong reels.
Also the Lews Super duty. They are very strong reels.
Jan 19, 2021 22:36:36 #
bottomcoon
Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma
FS Digest wrote:
What's your favorite reel for heavy action baitcasting rods and why?
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by RU4real13
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by RU4real13
I use the Abu Garcia Ambassador 7000C for catfish below the dams. I have aftermarket bearings installed & carbon fiber drag. For striper below the dams I'll use Ambassador 5500 or 6500.
Jan 20, 2021 01:14:28 #
Chuck56
Loc: Texas
Lews superduty. I have three. They are fairly lightweight, have a good bearing count, external adjustments, high line capacity and reasonably priced. I also have after market 130 mm cranking handles with large knobs on mine. Seems to help some.
Jan 20, 2021 12:47:25 #
DeeJay
Loc: Southwest Virginia
I have used Abu Garcia Ambassador teels sinse 1960's. Still own all that I've bought, 4600, 4601 5000, 5500,and 5501,the older reels are a little heavy, but all still work as new. I clean them regularly, and the only part I have replaced is a pall. I have tried using low profile reels, never really felt comfortable with them. The Ambassador was considered the elite reel when first introduced. It's strong, reliable, some of mine are 50+ years old. I'm probably a little biased but they're what I'm used to. Keep fishing. DEEJAY
Jan 20, 2021 12:49:30 #
DeeJay
Loc: Southwest Virginia
I have used Abu Garcia Ambassador teels sinse 1960's. Still own all that I've bought, 4600, 4601 5000, 5500,and 5501, C3 & C4 models. The older reels are a little heavy, but all still work as new. I clean them regularly, and the only part I have replaced is a pall. I have tried using low profile reels, never really felt comfortable with them. The Ambassador was considered the elite reel when first introduced. It's strong, reliable, some of mine are 50+ years old. I'm probably a little biased but they're what I'm used to. Keep fishing. DEEJAY
Jan 20, 2021 15:57:28 #
RedmanRand
Loc: Texas
I like the 6500 Abu Garcia reel,on a 12'surf rod to fish Padre National seashore.I can throw it a mile.
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