(sorry, i couldnt find the right place to post this)
has anyone ever used the named reel at the top,
i would like to know more about it as i am thinking of investing in one,
if not please give a mention of low cost, round profile over heads like this one (for barra)
any advice will be taken into account
abu garcia ambassadeur stx 6500
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Re: abu garcia ambassadeur stx 6500
there is no need to be going for a big overhead like that. My partner and I have been using a couple of Shimano Caenan baitcasters that seem to be doing the job nicely. My last baitcaster was a second hand shimano bantam that was a base line reel. I used it for eighteen years before it gave up. I have had a couple of abu's and wont be buying another one. I have also been getting good use from a Daiwa saltist overhead that I use for deep sea fishing.
bait casters are the best for barra fishing. I have never used all my line barra fishing and they are able to be cast all day unlike a big overhead.
hope this helps
bait casters are the best for barra fishing. I have never used all my line barra fishing and they are able to be cast all day unlike a big overhead.
hope this helps
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Re: abu garcia ambassadeur stx 6500
oh yeh the shimano Caenan reels can often be picked up for around the 120 mark but cheaper options are available
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Re: abu garcia ambassadeur stx 6500
Hey mate I own one of the reels your asking about and they are a good trolling/live baiting reel but bit too bulky for me to flick all day. I am a big abu fan and also have the 5600 c4 which is smaller but still stops big fish ie- jews when fishing for barra.
If your after a good barra reel look at revo inshore. I have two and love them. Just got the second one on sale at craigs for 199 marked down from 399. Limited edition one too
anothet good reel similair to what your llooking for is a calcutta or daiwa millionaire
If your after a good barra reel look at revo inshore. I have two and love them. Just got the second one on sale at craigs for 199 marked down from 399. Limited edition one too
anothet good reel similair to what your llooking for is a calcutta or daiwa millionaire
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Re: abu garcia ambassadeur stx 6500
Hi it is a reel that can handle jew or barra. I have owned plenty over the years. A good starter but there are better with more money
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Re: abu garcia ambassadeur stx 6500
A 4600C4 will eat up,150m of 30lb braid, and is a pretty handy reel, look old school, but cast great and will handle any barra.
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