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Post by 96fisherman on May 15, 2005 16:32:09 GMT -5
I have always used spincasters, but i want to use baitcasters. I bought a cheap zebco, but it was a lemon. Im thinking about Abu Garcia 6:3:1 any suggestions? Are they any good, or should I look elsewhere? This will be for spinnerbaits, topwater and plastics.
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Post by deerslayer11 on May 15, 2005 17:45:28 GMT -5
You cant beat an Abu Garcia. The lower the poundage line you use the easier it will be to cast too.
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Post by 96fisherman on May 15, 2005 17:54:29 GMT -5
I use 10-12 berkley triline. Is that light enough, I really dont want to go over 12 or under 10
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Post by deerslayer11 on May 15, 2005 18:00:02 GMT -5
Ya thats fine. I use 20 most of the time in mine, but its hard for most people to cast them. You have to get used to them before throwing with anything over 14.
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Post by 96fisherman on May 15, 2005 18:39:39 GMT -5
I am looking at the 5600, are they bad to backlash?
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Post by deerslayer11 on May 15, 2005 18:42:40 GMT -5
They all are until you get used to them. And dont believe the ones that say "antibacklash" that is a crock. I have 2 of them and they suck.
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Post by 96fisherman on May 15, 2005 19:07:56 GMT -5
I dont want em with any extra gizmos, nothing extra that can break.
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Post by BUCKINTHEWOODZ on May 16, 2005 5:25:29 GMT -5
abu garcia are great reels. i have a few 4600's and 5600's never had a problem with them. i use braided line, i like the power pro line its smooth and easy casting . just be sure to spray your reel down with with a water hose after each use and it doesnt hurt to use reel oil .  good luck and good fising. |
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Post by deerslayer11 on May 16, 2005 5:43:29 GMT -5
Another good thing about Abu Garcia is they stand behind thier stuff. I had to send one in I got used atleast 14 years ago and they fixed it for the cost of shipping.
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Post by hunt4fun1 on May 17, 2005 5:40:06 GMT -5
Bro,
I'm with ya. Save yourself a lot of time and stick with the spinning reel. I have owned 3 bait rigs and I always spent more time pulling out nests than I did fishing.
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Post by Shorthair on May 17, 2005 18:39:57 GMT -5
I have four baitcasters, two Abu's, one Shimano and one Quatum (Zebco). I love them all but the Abu Garcia's have been with me the longest. I think the Shimano and the Abu Garcia are as good as they get. When I got my first baitcaster i spent many hours in the back yard practicing....and I still had backlashes when I went to the lake. Ten years later I have got the hang of using a baitcaster and I will never go back. I still get an ocassional backlash but I can get it unsnarled pretty quick.
As far as plastic go unless I am using a Texas Rig or a Carolina rig I use a spinning reel for plastics. I have two Abu Garcia spinning reel for this application.
When you read my posts does it like I am drunk or just iliterate?
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Post by hunt4fun1 on May 17, 2005 19:39:42 GMT -5
A combination of the 2........... ;D  |
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good luck and good fising. 
