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Post by mjweber2 on Sept 26, 2006 13:23:24 GMT -5
I am looking to get two new baitcasting reels. If any of you have a used one that you would like to sell or see of any good deals, let me know!
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Post by Redneck on Sept 26, 2006 13:58:05 GMT -5
4600 c3's at walmart for 70. they also have the 5500 size for the same price. these reels are indestructible. trust me i have over 18 c3's and c4's
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Post by Tim on Sept 26, 2006 14:16:36 GMT -5
I've been thinkin' about getting the 4600 c3 for a while, but isn't a little small? What do you guys use it for? I wanted a reel that was the 5500 c3 size, but i'm not too crazy about the casting button off to the side. any suggestions?
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Post by Redneck on Sept 26, 2006 14:38:04 GMT -5
www.guideschoiceproshop.com/acatalog/Online_Catalog_ABU_Garcia__72.htmlGuides Choice Pro Shop ABU Garcia the 5600 SSC3 is the same as the 5500 c3 but it has the thumb bar. i have one tim if you want to see it. 217-972-4190. the 4600 is fine for up to 15 lb mono or equivilent diameter. i have both sizes so you can take a look at them i ordered mine from this site. it arrived in 2 days. check it out sean its a muskie page.
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Post by Illini MUI on Sept 26, 2006 16:05:45 GMT -5
Get a shimano citica, i love mine and its really smooth
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Post by WHammey on Sept 26, 2006 16:18:26 GMT -5
Weigh all your options equally, everyone has their own preferences. You don't have to get a certain reel because someone else likes it. Of course you should try a Quantum Accurist, they are very smooth.
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Post by Redneck on Sept 26, 2006 16:21:11 GMT -5
agreed. everyone in the club has opinions about their favorite reels. spend what you can afford on what you like. dont let my or anyone's bias influence you on brand.
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Post by Redneck on Sept 26, 2006 16:29:54 GMT -5
rob even admits that his reels can't handle the type of deep crankin' i do........to add my bias to the page since everyone else has.........i burned up 2 sets of gears in a shimano in 4 months and the factory made me pay for them because they said i "abused" it. everyone in the club knows i lube my reels VERY frequently and gears should last more than 2 months in a 380 dollar reel. i've never once had a problem with garcia and i have used quantum's before. i have some ancient quantum 1310's that the gears in the one are just starting to rough up on me. it is 13 years old and was fished hard because at one time it was my only reel. myself and others have garcia reels from over 30 years ago and one member in the club has one from 1945. i can't think of any other brand that you can find reels that old that have been fished that are still smooth and in like new condition under the sideplates. get the garcia my friend. i own 28 garcia reels and i have never had one fail on me. ask vandy about how smooth his 5000's are. amazing that antiques are as smooth as some of today's high quality reels. simply amazing.
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Post by Sean on Sept 26, 2006 17:51:58 GMT -5
Different reels for different applications.
Round bait casters and low gear ratios are great for the kind of fishing Ryan does - deep cranking, swim baits, etc.
Low profiles are better (less fatigue) for flipping, pitching, etc. Low profiles with high gear ratios enable you to pick up slack quickly and/or throw spinnerbaits (not huge ones) and other smallish fast-moving baits all day with minimal resistance.
Just my .02 cents.
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Post by Redneck on Sept 26, 2006 19:14:45 GMT -5
i use a 5600 c4 for swim baits, i like high speed reel for fishing soft plastics but round reels are virtually indestructible. i am partial to the round design because they have more space for bigger, more durable internal parts. they also tend to have fewer parts. since i fix all my stuff fewer parts are easier to disassemble and rebuild when cleaning, but also there is less to go wrong. round reels are considered less comfortable for those with small hands........unlike vandy....cough cough..........but once again i will stress personal experience and preference should be the ultimate decision maker.
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Post by illinivandy on Sept 26, 2006 19:23:41 GMT -5
Watch it Ryan, a 7000 fits my hand just fine.
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Post by Redneck on Sept 26, 2006 19:44:06 GMT -5
another thing to think about that came to me while i was eating dinner is i have an older quantum (low profile) that had a 5.2:1 gear ratio. i have a garcia c3 which has a 5.3:1 gear ratio. the line pickup per one turn of the crank on the quantum is only 19 inches while the pickup on the c3 is 23.7 inches. although they seem to have the same gear ratio the actual line pickup is not nearly the same. this is due to the fact that round style reels usually have larger diameter spools than low profiles (this is not usually based on brand bias) in my experiences. sean is right tho if you do a lot of pitching and flipping a low profile reel will be more comfortable. low profiles with my "crankin" gear ratios are non-existant any more. if you use a lot of larger baits a c3 or reel with similar line pickup would be more ideal. if you burn small baits, a higher speed reel may be better suited. use caution with some high speed reels however because if you pull very large baits and the reel gets incredibly hard to crank, a lower gear ratio reel would be both easier on you and the equipment. i would rather turn a reel faster for a slower retrieve rate than struggle with a high speed reel. being an engineering student i can show you how it is easier to do this with torque equations. just some more things to think about when buying a reel. i would however reccommend the "standard" gear ratio for someone who can't afford to specialize all rods and reels for specific tactics. you can still burn baits the old fashioned way by turning the crank at high speeds and you can fish larger baits which create more drag also. the standard speed reels tend to be cheaper too. vandy a truck winch fits your hand just fine haha.
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Post by Sean on Sept 26, 2006 21:58:43 GMT -5
truck winch, damnit ryan i just spit pop all over my computer.
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Post by mjweber2 on Sept 27, 2006 9:19:51 GMT -5
Thanks for all the info guys! I'll have to check out some of them this weekend.
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Post by Redneck on Sept 27, 2006 10:10:54 GMT -5
weber you sure now how to stir up the crap in the club............
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Post by mjweber2 on Sept 27, 2006 10:45:06 GMT -5
You know it. Ready to throw some big swim baits this weekend Ryan? I already got one tied on - for muskie! ;D
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Post by Redneck on Sept 27, 2006 13:29:39 GMT -5
THE TRUE GAME FISH.........no bass will ever fight like a muskie. even a world record. and you are right i'll be throwing a swim bait.........maybe even the 12 incher............FOR BASS. although i won't be upset if i catch a mid 40's muskie on it.
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