Posted 10/7/2016 4:30 PM (#832596) Subject: Abu Garica Reel Question
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs
I am currently trying to put together a dedicated jerkbait/topwater rod and reel combo. I already have selected my rod, Tackle Industries 7'6 XH. Can I get away with using the Abu Garica Revo Toro S as the reel? Or should I look at the beast, rocket or winch? Thanks
Posted 10/7/2016 4:48 PM (#832600 - in reply to #832598) Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question
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Location: mercer wi
I've used my s for everything. I have one on my jerkbait rod and my everything rod. Works awesome. And since jerkbait are low resistance, if you need to pickup line fast just reel faster. Just my 2 cents. Save your money and buy more baits
Posted 10/7/2016 6:02 PM (#832603 - in reply to #832596) Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question
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Location: Ashland WI
I actually like my old Calcutta 400 for wtd. I can get a good cadence with it. One snap for every reel turn. I have tried with higher speed reels but they are to fast for me to get the rhythm I like going.
Posted 10/8/2016 3:24 PM (#832659 - in reply to #832603) Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question
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14ledo81 - 10/7/2016 6:02 PM
I actually like my old Calcutta 400 for wtd. I can get a good cadence with it. One snap for every reel turn. I have tried with higher speed reels but they are to fast for me to get the rhythm I like going.
I agree, plus sometimes having a little slack in the line gives the gliding lures a little different action.
Posted 10/12/2016 7:52 AM (#833086 - in reply to #832596) Subject: Re: Abu Garica Reel Question
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are you guys talking the abu ambassedor S reel? I just ordered one of them for a second reel. I do use the Revo Winch on my smaller 7' rod for top water. Only thing I dont like about the winch I cant get the casting distance I can from the big game reels because of lack of spool capacity but still works well..
Abu Garica Reel Question