Reel recommendation
kirth
Posted 2/19/2015 9:12 PM (#754967)
Subject: Reel recommendation




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Looking for a bait cast reel for fishing Northern Pike, something thats good that won't break the bank. Prefer Abu Garcia

Using a baitcast rod 7' MH rod
bigfoot
Posted 2/19/2015 9:22 PM (#754971 - in reply to #754967)
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Location: Grand Marais, MN		revo NaCl 50 size would work well. could maybe even go down to some of the bass sized models with depending on how beefy the pike are in your area. In my area the bass sized reel is more than enough and a pleasure to fish all day and toss lighter baits a mile

tkuntz
Posted 2/19/2015 9:27 PM (#754976 - in reply to #754967)
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Location: Waukee, IA		For pike it largely depends on how big of lures you use. If you stay away from the very large muskie lures that pull hard you can get away with a 5000 or 6000 series ambassadeur which are relatively inexpensive, simple and reliable.
Cedar
Posted 2/20/2015 7:38 AM (#755020 - in reply to #754967)
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Location: Western U.P.		Abu Garcia 5500C3. Good reel and price point for what you are looking for.
kdawg
Posted 2/20/2015 8:05 AM (#755032 - in reply to #755020)
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For $99.99, the Orra winch would be a good choice.
achotrod
Posted 2/20/2015 10:36 AM (#755087 - in reply to #754967)
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Nacl 50 or even the revo beast.
bob1
Posted 2/20/2015 11:01 AM (#755089 - in reply to #754967)
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The Okuma Komodo 350 is priced at $150 here and is a decent reel!

http://www.uplandgifts.com/okuma-komodo-350-baitcast-reel-right-han...
Zib
Posted 2/20/2015 2:50 PM (#755137 - in reply to #754967)
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Location: Detroit River

 

 

 

Cedar
Posted 2/20/2015 3:14 PM (#755139 - in reply to #755137)
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Location: Western U.P.		I need one of those ^^ for burning double 10's!
bob1
Posted 2/20/2015 5:18 PM (#755169 - in reply to #754967)
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Snoopy catches Muskies all the time! lol
Yooper Padre
Posted 2/20/2015 7:00 PM (#755187 - in reply to #754967)
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Location: Watersmeet, Michigan		Lots of good reels out there. Read a bit more here. Right now you can buy the Daiwa Lexa 300 for $130 Not a bad deal and the reel will also easily fish lighter musky gear.

Fr. K