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 What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
#5007806
06/23/10 01:06 AM
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ABussey
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I am fairly new to fishing and have always been fascinated with catching catfish. I am currently looking for a good quality reel and do know what to look for. I have found a Abu Garcia 5600WS that sounds attractive. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am looking for something under $80.
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
[Re: ABussey]
#5007826
06/23/10 01:11 AM
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kittykilla
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catmax cl80. good buy at BPS. around $40. use power pro.
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
[Re: kittykilla]
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06/23/10 01:14 AM
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D.D.R.
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I really really like the ABU 6500's, they are right at $80 at academy. Just make sure its swedish made!
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
[Re: D.D.R.]
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06/23/10 01:46 AM
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kittykilla
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I really really like the ABU 6500's, they are right at $80 at academy. Just make sure its swedish made! if only i didn't backlash those kinda reels so bad...i'm learning though.
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
[Re: kittykilla]
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06/23/10 01:50 AM
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D.D.R.
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Its like riding a bike! Once you learn you only wreck it once in awhile.
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
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06/23/10 05:37 AM
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TxCatfishGuide
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Go with a bigger Abu Garcia. If you have to stay under $80 get the BCX model but the Swedish made reels have a better rep. Look for a reel in the 6000-6600 model range with a bait clicker. You will be much happier in the long run. Here are some suggestions on choosing a rod and reel.
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
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06/23/10 06:41 AM
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*Mr. Fabulous*
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I got ole Zebco push buttons cuz I'm the backlash king
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
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06/23/10 06:59 AM
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BAMAboy
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I'd go with the Abu 6000, or 6500c3. They're close to that range. I've heard nothing but bad things about the Abu BCX series. Just make sure they're made in Sweden. Just my two cents. 
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
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06/23/10 10:32 AM
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serj5150
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I'd go with the Abu 6000, or 6500c3. They're close to that range. I've heard nothing but bad things about the Abu BCX series. Just make sure they're made in Sweden. Just my two cents. +1 love my swedish made abu 6000!!!!
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
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#5009661
06/23/10 01:43 PM
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Ole’ Pops
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
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06/23/10 01:43 PM
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Ole’ Pops
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Jeff Williams
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
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#5009838
06/23/10 02:27 PM
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Canyon Tackle Box
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The Abu BCX models are made in China. The Swedish made are Amabassadeur and C3.
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
[Re: Canyon Tackle Box]
#5012029
06/23/10 10:06 PM
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ABussey
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Thank everyone for your input. I located a Reconditioned Abu Garcia Recon Reel 6600D6 for right under $80 from fishermans factory outlet. I cant find out if this is Swedish made. How big of a differenece does that make??
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Re: What reel do I need to buy? Too many choices.
[Re: ABussey]
#5012045
06/23/10 10:09 PM
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tgravley aka lewisvillecatfish
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there is a quality difference. if you dont fish but 8 or 10 times a summer you probably wont notice anything, but if your out every weekend you can notice the difference in 6 months or so.
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