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| Musky Hunter recently published an article that discussed the big-bladed bucktails and listed reels from a variety of companies that could handle such lures. I'm in the market for a new reel and would like some opinions as to which way to go. I personally own the Abu 7000 IHSN that I used last year for DCs. This year I'm going to use it exclusivley for big soft plastics and want a reel to replace it that has the best combination of weight, gear ratio, and quality components. The 7000 IHSN is, in my opinion, a little heavy. I like the gear ratio and weights of the Penn 965 and 975, but have never personally used them before. The reel will be used with a 8'6" custom rod by Professional Edge. Thanks for your opinions.
James |
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Location: Sun Prairie, WI | Brad (bn), sounds like this one is tailor made for you.  |
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Location: Contrarian Island | I have used the 975's for a few years now and have been very happy...I have them on 9' Pro Edge DB's and it's a great combo...
I had a 7000 ics and sold it as I didn't think it casted as far and liked the gear ratio of the 975 better... |
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Location: Appleton | http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=41... |
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| If I would use the St. Croix 300 Avid reel with a standard handle, would the reel break? I have heard that without a power handle or low gear ratio that the reels break. Thanks.
Tyler |
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Location: Hayward, WI | If you don't use a power handle, that is just making it more likely that YOU will break! Actually, a power handle gives you better leverage, and that will put more strain on the reel. In theory, a power handle could be more likely to do harm to the reel. You are right on with the gear ratio though. A reel with a higher gear ratio is more likely to have durability issues than a lower gear ratio, all else being equal. From what I hear, the Avid Series are nice reels that hold up pretty well to the double 10 blades.
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Location: Minnesota | Avid 300 are essentially the same as Luna 300, which pull 10+'s well. Which means few/no problems. |
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| Yeah, Avid/Luna great for large bucktails, but watch out for ripping dawgs and cranks -- the anti-reverse went out on mine after 1/2 season of use and I've heard many others with the same problem. GREAT reel for big bucks though -- smooth as silk, you can throw all day will ease. |
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Best Reel for Big Bladed Baits