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Reel Suggestions
March 8, 2009
11:48 am
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Mike D
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I realize there will be many opinions but I need some guidance on reels. I have several Abu 6500's in the round conventional style for SW fishing which I like alot but they have the side bar casting button and not easy to palm. I also have a few smaller low profile bass reels like the Shimano Curado but they don't seem tough enough. Neither of these seem right.

I would like a larger low profile reel that has a high speed gear ratio and a solid drag to handle braid and catching muskie. Any suggestions or experiences, positive or negative would be approciated.

Thanks

Mike D

March 8, 2009
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theres so many
low profiles id go with - Abu revo toro / Shimano curado

Round reel - with out a doubt the best in my eyes shimano calcutta te / low price decent reel diawa luna

What are you looking to put this on?What baits are you looking to throw with it?

March 8, 2009
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i have a curado 200 dhsv i got at a flea market and i love it!! about a 120yds 65lb power pro can fit. its 7.1.1 real fast for burnin, i think 15lb drag. awesome, everything works great except that its from the people who brought us Pearl Harbor ;D ;D !! im looking into that abu winch, i think just like revo but alittle slower? still have 24lb drag. holy cow!! i think the abu's hold more line. march 15 i think is sargentsville fishing flea market. im checkin it out. maybe ill get a deal who knows. thanks. Ron 😉 ;D

March 8, 2009
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I like the shimano curado 300 spooled up with 65 lb. power pro, nice low profile musky reel.

Team MTF

March 14, 2009
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Mike D
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I have a Curado 200 I use for bass. I just ordered an Abu Revo Toror 60HS so I canuse it in the saltwater/bays as well. Some guys I keep in touch with from old job in the tackle business hooked me up with a wholesale price ;D Thanks for the suggestions.

Can't wait to get it!

March 19, 2009
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Mike D
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My Abu Revo/Toro HS60 arrived today 😛

I've always loved my Abu 6500 round reels in the surf, so I'm curious how this low profile will work for me. She looks and feels great.

Now all I have to do is hook a muskie and find out how it works for me.

March 19, 2009
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We'll break that baby in at the tourney! ;D

ITS NOT THE SIZE OF YOUR BOAT
ITS THE SIZE OF WHATS ON YOUR BUMPBOARD!
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