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 Need reel suggestion.
#6409143
07/17/11 07:30 PM
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Austintatious
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On all my 6' rods i use the Penn level wind and I love them... I have a 7'6" abu "workhorse" that I want to use for longer distance casting with a "launcher" bobber.
I am completely disgusted with Abu garcia reels... I had 5 of the BCX POS reels go out on my in a matter of months. They have lost my business and will not get it back until they mail me 5 replacement reels to compensate me for the 350+ $$ I spent on their [censored] reels that fell apart. So please do no suggest any abu products.
Now, I want an open face reel that can hold 200+ yards of 15 lb di braid and will cast well. I like a balanced crank and a clicker if possible...
Any suggestions?
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
[Re: Austintatious]
#6409336
07/17/11 08:39 PM
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Extreme Angler
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On all my 6' rods i use the Penn level wind and I love them... I have a 7'6" abu "workhorse" that I want to use for longer distance casting with a "launcher" bobber.
I am completely disgusted with Abu garcia reels... I had 5 of the BCX POS reels go out on my in a matter of months. They have lost my business and will not get it back until they mail me 5 replacement reels to compensate me for the 350+ $$ I spent on their [censored] reels that fell apart. So please do no suggest any abu products.
Now, I want an open face reel that can hold 200+ yards of 15 lb di braid and will cast well. I like a balanced crank and a clicker if possible...
Any suggestions? The best thing you can do, is exactly what I did. I went up to cabela's and talked to the senior reel employee and told him exactly what I wanted as far as 200+ yds 15lbs open face and he showed me each reel that fit that description. He also told me the pro's and con's to each one and didnt steer me any ways besides what I picked out. Never buy BCX, get the swedish made Abu's. My abu's and most my buddies are still working hard season after season. -Zach
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
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#6409362
07/17/11 08:46 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
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DEERSTRANGLER�
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Pro Angler Reels $55 Great Clicker and can cast a country mile.
Like Zach said NEVER buy a BCX as you well know now. They're not a real ABU they are JUNK.
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
[Re: DEERSTRANGLER�]
#6409445
07/17/11 09:13 PM
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Joined: May 2008
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Lga043
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Never-Ever Buy BCX, they are not "Made in Sweeden" Buy you a 6500 C-3 and get your faith back in ABU, you can pass them down to your Grandsons, the BCX are made in China and are "No Good" for any body that fishes more than 2 or 3 times a year, I know a lot of people that bought them and had the same luck you did!!!
The Proanglers are good reels too, I just prefer the ABU's "Made in Sweeden" and if this isn't stamped on the right side of the reel, it is made in China!!!
Good Luck to Ya!!!
 2011 NTTC Rookies of The Year 2013 NTTC Anglers of The Year
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
[Re: Lga043]
#6409645
07/17/11 10:17 PM
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yukon
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If it aint from Sweden it aint an Abu.
BCX is typical Chinese trash.
Check Okuma's out. I have some going on five yrs and never had any problems.
Last edited by yukonman; 07/17/11 10:21 PM.
"good luck to all,on or off the water." S-n-W may help you're odd's.
Fishing is not an addiction. It's a way of life.
Owner/operator of the Redneck Rescue 4x4...lmao.
Founded by yukon and southernguy 12-26-11
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
[Re: yukon]
#6409718
07/17/11 10:45 PM
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baclash
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I bought a avet sx-mc and just love it...... kinda pricy to go catchin catfish with but I have always wanted to try one since they came out .......and made in good ole USA .... over-kill for sure .... I am still learning to cast with a bait caster ... 
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
[Re: baclash]
#6409758
07/17/11 10:57 PM
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DEERSTRANGLER�
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I bought a avet sx-mc and just love it...... kinda pricy to go catchin catfish with but I have always wanted to try one since they came out .......and made in good ole USA .... over-kill for sure .... I am still learning to cast with a bait caster ... Most of us fish 10-16 rods. Those reels are nice but way expensive. I've got an Avet on the way to use in saltwater. Looking forward to using it.
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
[Re: Lga043]
#6409900
07/17/11 11:41 PM
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cooncrazy1
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+1 abu all the way.On a pro angler rod
Last edited by james Nix; 07/17/11 11:43 PM.
 A little slime never hurt anyone allot is even better
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
[Re: cooncrazy1]
#6410151
07/18/11 01:11 AM
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turbofred
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If you get the Swedish Abu's they will last you a life time!!
DuraCraft 1900 Hydro-lift Bay!
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
[Re: tgravley aka lewisvillecatfish]
#6410213
07/18/11 01:40 AM
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Philpot
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I've had the same scenario repeated with the non-Swedish made ambassadors. Avoid Chinese anything, except maybe moo goo gai pan. Anything that requires machining tight tolerances and a long working life demands American or European hands on the controls.
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
[Re: Parker]
#6412482
07/18/11 07:06 PM
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throwback
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At least my boat and truck are paid for, woo hoo!
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
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#6414037
07/19/11 01:19 AM
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gar1970
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+1 abu 6500 made in sweden
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Re: Need reel suggestion.
[Re: Austintatious]
#6414340
07/19/11 02:47 AM
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bcat65
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I agree with all of those that said if your Abu Garcia is made in Sweden, you will be alright. They will last a lifetime if they are taken care of and with proper maintenance. I personally didn't know that at least some of the newer Abu s are made in China  , and for the record PENN reels are now made in China as well, just look on the reel it will say made in U.S.A on them; The newer PENN reels don't anymore.
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