Any suggestions for a reasonably priced baitcast reel or combo that holds up to saltwater if cleaned/maintained properly?
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Any suggestions for a reasonably priced baitcast reel or combo that holds up to saltwater if cleaned/maintained properly?
try J&M Tackle in Orange Beach - you'll be glad you did... one stop shopping for everything you will need.
I use a abu Garcia 6500 on a 7 ft Abu Garcia rod extra heavy for bubble rigs , holds a ton of 15 pound mono , I have caught Kings before on itQuote:
Originally Posted by Irish Fisherman
I use a abu Garcia 6500 on a 7 ft 11 inch Abu Garcia rod extra heavy for bubble rigs , holds a ton of 15 pound mono , I have caught Kings before on itQuote:
Originally Posted by Irish Fisherman
i have a shimano calcutta that i use from time to time and it is worthy. might not be reasonably priced, but i'm glad i paid for it.
Check Craigslist for an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 4500, 550, 6500, etc combo...you can often find combos for less than a new reel alone costs
Shimano Calcutta 400 worth the extra money.
Which Ambassador series HH? Calcuttas are 4-5x the cost from my looking... my wife would kill me lol!
I've been using baitcasters for decades and I find that as long as you keep them properly maintained/cleaned, they'll last a good while. For Spanish, Trout, Slot Reds, Flounder, Whiting, etc., I use what would generally be considered a bass rod/baitcast combo. I have a large baitcaster for flinging larger lures for kings, bigger Spanish, bull reds, etc That one has been a larger Ambassadeur, or large Daiwa Millionaire. I think I paid about 60 - 70 bucks for each of those reels. I did have a knock-off made in China that I absolutely loved, but it just didn't hold up after only a couple of years of occasional use.
Get you a Ci4 ambassador 6500 , cast a mile , about $ 115 , the 6500 will hold enough line for a king or jackQuote:
Originally Posted by Nimakdm
Found my last 2 Calcutta 4000 at Pawn Shops 1 was $150 other was $100.
If you are looking for a reel that you can use for freshwater bass fishing on a budget, look at the Abu Garcia Orra Inshore. I’ve seen several on eBay going between $60-80. If your budget is a bit higher, go for the Abu Garcia Revo Inshore. They tend to run $110-140 (I should know. I keep losing auctions because I’m too cheap. One of these days I’ll get one for $90... maybe).
Oh, one last thing, I prefer the Abu Garcia’s for several reasons, but one in particular is that it is easy to find parts for them, years after they stop making a particular model, at least that’s been my experience.
That sounds good. I like the Abu Garcia Revo Inshore. Just trying not to spend too much because I only get a chance to come down and saltwater fish twice a year.
What pound test for mono or braid?