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Re: Saltwater Reel [Re: hill] #6722080 10/11/11 02:08 PM
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Why u don`t wet ur line before casting mono is a bitch when its bone dry if ur casting very far,but again never thought about reels being only for freshwater can`t afford $200+reels...Bill


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What reel would be better Abu Garcia CS Rocket or Abu Garcia 6500LC. I looked at the casting distance on the rocket and it is off the charts and i see people say the 6500 is also very good reel.



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Re: Saltwater Reel [Re: TheGoat] #6725111 10/12/11 04:13 AM
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This really helped me because im switching to bait caster reels.



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Re: Saltwater Reel [Re: hill] #6725148 10/12/11 04:31 AM
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So i was looking on eBay and i saw the SHIMANO CALCUTTA 700 BSV NIB
and i cant find the freaking line guide on it so like should i buy it?



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Re: Saltwater Reel [Re: saltwaterjunky] #6726015 10/12/11 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted By: stuck in ftworth
Why u don`t wet ur line before casting mono is a bitch when its bone dry if ur casting very far,but again never thought about reels being only for freshwater can`t afford $200+reels...Bill


#1.) I use braid. I don't use mono anymore other than extremely heavy (130# & over)
or light (4# and under) applications, so mono memory is a non issue

#2.) if you are having memory issues, refer to #1 (it never wears out), or
buy a product called REEL MAGIC. follow D's on back & you wont have to
potentially ruin your reels to get the same result.
another trick for spinners is to remove the spool, & soak it in warm, fresh
water for about 15 minutes before you head out.

#3.) although ABU round reels are tanks, they will benefit from the same level of care
as one would give their hi-$$ reels. I'd bet if you pulled the drag washers out
of any of the reels you mentioned "dunking", you'd be shocked.


....As far as a recommendation for a small, saltwater spinner under $100?
Well the old saying goes: "good, fast, cheap; pick 2"
my recommendation is the Shimano Stradic Ci-4 3000/4000,
or the Quantum Cabo 20/30/40.
all of these reels can be had NEW for $150-200, and properly fished and maintained
should last you a decade.
opinion- if you don't have the $$, save up! it's more incentive to take care of it
once you do get one.

tight lines & good luck on your choice!





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Re: Saltwater Reel [Re: saltwaterjunky] #6727055 10/12/11 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted By: stuck in ftworth
Why u don`t wet ur line before casting mono is a bitch when its bone dry if ur casting very far,but again never thought about reels being only for freshwater can`t afford $200+reels...Bill


Read my first post in this thread and it explains the difference between a freshwater and saltwater reel. You don't have to buy $200+ reels. I list several examples of very good reels for less than $100.


Re: Saltwater Reel [Re: lite-liner] #6728824 10/13/11 02:21 AM
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what is mono memory?



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Re: Saltwater Reel [Re: hill] #6729772 10/13/11 12:44 PM
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you know when you pull line off your spinning reel & it's
still all coiled up?
Mono memory from drying while coiled around your spool under tension. happens in flouro, too. can't cast worth chit when that happens. Reel Magic stops it.



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Re: Saltwater Reel [Re: hill] #6732683 10/14/11 02:11 AM
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Where is the Abu Garcia CS Rocket Pro made? I don't want to buy some china [censored].



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Re: Saltwater Reel [Re: hill] #6732753 10/14/11 02:30 AM
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My four Shimano Stradic 4000's originally came from a saltwater guide in Florida. Still just as smooth as a sows ear today. The are like the eveready bunny. They keep going and going and going. My larger reels are all Daiwa and Fin-Nor. Tuff to beat them too.


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