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#7142241 - 02/07/12 10:33 AM Bait cast vs. spinning
Blues Offline
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Registered: 01/23/12
Posts: 514
I use Abu 6600's and 6500 and will probably never change but was wondering what yall prefer. Some of my buds use quality spinning reels and can match me in distance. For longest cast what's your go to reel?

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#7142280 - 02/07/12 10:45 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
CatfishHunter1963 Offline
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Registered: 02/23/10
Posts: 815
Loc: Hurst Tx.
Abu 6500!!!With a little tweaking you can easily out cast a spinning reel.


Edited by CatfishHunter1963 (02/07/12 10:46 AM)

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#7142300 - 02/07/12 10:49 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: CatfishHunter1963]
DAMFISHERMAN™ Offline
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Registered: 04/03/09
Posts: 3064
Loc: Arkansas River (Oklahoma)
Originally Posted By: CatfishHunter1963
Abu 6500!!!With a little tweaking you can easily out cast a spinning reel.
flush rolfmao That's what you think....
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#7142313 - 02/07/12 10:53 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
DEERSTRANGLER™ Offline
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What's the line capacity and drag resistance on an Abu 6500?

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#7142340 - 02/07/12 11:00 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
turbofred Offline
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All the long cast records are held by Abu-Garcia baitcaster reels!!
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#7142345 - 02/07/12 11:02 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
Blues Offline
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I put a whole spool of 30 lb braid on my 6500, I think it's 300 yds but not for sure, it's at least 200. Drag can be set to 15 lbs I believe not sure of resistance. I can easily cast 60 to 80 yards, could cast further if I put say a 3 oz weight on. I don't like useing 3's. Usually use 2's and even 1's if possible.

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#7142352 - 02/07/12 11:05 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: turbofred]
DAMFISHERMAN™ Offline
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Loc: Arkansas River (Oklahoma)
Originally Posted By: turbofred
All the long cast records are held by Abu-Garcia baitcaster reels!!
True..... but 7000's on Custom One Piece Rods
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#7142375 - 02/07/12 11:10 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
MikeG02 Offline
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Registered: 04/10/09
Posts: 1235
Loc: DFW
And its not a stock 7000. Those things are loaded with the finest parts.
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#7142384 - 02/07/12 11:12 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
DAMFISHERMAN™ Offline
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Loc: Arkansas River (Oklahoma)
banana
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#7142397 - 02/07/12 11:16 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
Blues Offline
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Holy shhh wth is that.

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#7142410 - 02/07/12 11:20 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
DAMFISHERMAN™ Offline
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Loc: Arkansas River (Oklahoma)
Its a banana
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#7142434 - 02/07/12 11:26 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
Blues Offline
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Cheater -haha that's pretty cool.

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#7142466 - 02/07/12 11:34 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
DAMFISHERMAN™ Offline
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Loc: Arkansas River (Oklahoma)

bannana2
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#7142480 - 02/07/12 11:36 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
turbofred Offline
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lol! To cool!
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#7142490 - 02/07/12 11:39 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
Blues Offline
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Dang man are you pulling these pics off the web or do you really have this stuff.

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#7142492 - 02/07/12 11:39 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: DAMFISHERMAN™]
CatfishHunter1963 Offline
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Registered: 02/23/10
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Originally Posted By: DAMFISHERMAN™



nuff said!
Do it unassisted!?!?!?I can!!!I can cast my 6500c3CT 215 yards on a store bought 12' $39.99 rod.


Edited by CatfishHunter1963 (02/07/12 11:41 AM)

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#7142504 - 02/07/12 11:40 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
hookem horns(Keith) Offline
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Registered: 07/26/09
Posts: 2918
Loc: Mansfield , TX
baitcasters all the way for me. grew up on them and spinning gear just feels wierd in my hands!
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#7142506 - 02/07/12 11:41 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
DAMFISHERMAN™ Offline
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Registered: 04/03/09
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Loc: Arkansas River (Oklahoma)
What ever you say Jim! I was eager to participate in your lil cast off at the grapevine tourney. Where did ya go????
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#7142521 - 02/07/12 11:44 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: CatfishHunter1963]
DAMFISHERMAN™ Offline
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Registered: 04/03/09
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Loc: Arkansas River (Oklahoma)
Originally Posted By: CatfishHunter1963
Originally Posted By: DAMFISHERMAN™



nuff said!
Do it unassisted!?!?!?I can!!!I can cast my 6500c3CT 215 yards on a store bought 12' $39.99 rod.



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#7142524 - 02/07/12 11:45 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: DAMFISHERMAN™]
CatfishHunter1963 Offline
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Posts: 815
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Originally Posted By: DAMFISHERMAN™
What ever you say Jim! I was eager to participate in your lil cast off at the grapevine tourney. Where did ya go????
Anytime you want to throw against me,name the time and place.Just bring cash to bet with!!!It was not my castoff it was DCM's.It's all good though!

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#7142531 - 02/07/12 11:47 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: CatfishHunter1963]
DAMFISHERMAN™ Offline
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Registered: 04/03/09
Posts: 3064
Loc: Arkansas River (Oklahoma)
Originally Posted By: CatfishHunter1963
Originally Posted By: DAMFISHERMAN™
What ever you say Jim! I was eager to participate in your lil cast off at the grapevine tourney. Where did ya go????
Anytime you want to throw against me,name the time and place.Just bring cash to bet with!!!It was not my castoff it was DCM's.It's all good though!
blablabla
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#7142538 - 02/07/12 11:49 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
DAMFISHERMAN™ Offline
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Registered: 04/03/09
Posts: 3064
Loc: Arkansas River (Oklahoma)
Anyway - I prefer spinning reels.
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#7142540 - 02/07/12 11:50 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
MR™ Offline
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Registered: 05/06/10
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Loc: Arlington, TX
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i like to go to party city and stay lit for 2 nights.

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#7142568 - 02/07/12 11:55 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: Blues]
r63pappy Offline
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Registered: 05/28/10
Posts: 1112
Loc: alvarado
i like arbys roast beef and fries.but i can't throw it far.
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#7142587 - 02/07/12 11:59 AM Re: Bait cast vs. spinning [Re: r63pappy]
DAMFISHERMAN™ Offline
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Registered: 04/03/09
Posts: 3064
Loc: Arkansas River (Oklahoma)
Originally Posted By: r63pappy
i like arbys roast beef and fries.but i can't throw it far.
rolfmao
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