KastKing ..... https://www.amazon.com/KastKing-Rov...Pl=1&dpID=41rmITLrNxL&ref=plSrch

Saw one Reel in a 38 lbr other Day




Lews. https://huntfishpaddle.com/home/1405-lew-s-laser-xl-reel.html?search_query=lew%27s&results=13



Catmaxx. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-catmaxx-cmx3000b-baitcast-reel

Piscifun Chaos. https://www.amazon.com/Piscifun-Baitcasting-Reinforced-Baitcaster-Conventional/dp/B0788FS3GW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542654718&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=chaos+reel&dpPl=1&dpID=41%2BOBbB2g5L&ref=plSrch

A lot of the guys back East fishing Big Rivers And Lakes like the Omuma Conventional Reels But they are kinda Big Bulky........

I run spinning reels but if I was to run baitcast I�d give the KastKing a try.........on ProAngler or Rippin� Lips Rods.
If on a budget - the Berkley Big Game Rods.

Poppa, you like them Berkeley Big Game Rods? Thinking of getting one to mate with my used Abu C3. Might get another used Abu and hot rod them over the winter!

I have ProAnglers and Rippin Lips. I have a few fishing buddies with the Berkeley Big Game Rods and they Like them.

The Okuma reel will last a season of hard fishing before the paw and worm lock up and strip the plastic cag gear out. Had 12 of them down to 3 after 2 seasons of use. I bought 2 kastkings to try out. Still use one but it�s rough as all get out and has other issues. I wouldn�t waste my money on either if your going to fish a lot for the weekend guy they would be ok. With that said I think the new abu reels are pretty much cheap junk between reel seats breaking off and constant cleaning and changing paws and worn gears. Had a handle spin backwards on a brand new one the other day and try to break my knuckles.

Just buy ya a set of Shimano Tekota 500�s and don�t worry about it anymore.

Tekotas are built like tanks. I started switching over last year from Abu as my planer rigs were destroying my Abus. Thanks Salsa Problem solved!

Older Shakespeare Tidewaters are pretty decent for the low prices they sell for.

Tekota 500�s

What!? Azul giving up the Abus!? Has the core of the earth frozen over!? Do the Tekotas work well straight out the box or do you have to hot rod them?

Lol!! Abus are fine reels Damon but just don�t hold up to planer boarding unfortunately! The Tekotas come pre-hot roded from the factory. Abus are fine for most guys but if you have been one of the guys like me who�s been breaking your Abus frequently then the Tekota is worth a look. I get mine off Catfish Connection for $154...ima go into hiding now cuz the abu guys are prolly gonna want to burn down my village now!

I meant this for the Average Guy who finds Abus expensive............but if you can afford it the Tekotas are NICE.

Get you one of these: