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| Anyone have any experience with these? They are pretty much the only abu with a thumb bar which is something I really like. Are they smooth, durability, how do they work for larger lures and some heavier pulling bucktails. I don't fish anything real bigh just regular super d's and some #10 blades from time to time. I also like to rip 8" & 10" jakes. Any info (aside from abu bashing) would be helpful, your not going to change my mind and send me to another brand I tried that and I am back.
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Location: Hugo, MN | They're not a bad reel, just not going to hold up to double tens very well. One of the smoothest casting reels I ever used. I'd say give it a shot IF you can get one on clearance somewhere. I've seen the 5600EXT's for around $99, assuming there are some deals out there on the 6600EXT too. Much better reel than the C3's that are out there now, and those cost around the same. |
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| I had a couple of the 6600 EXT's I know when they first came out they were having problems with the reel seat both of the ones I purchased had play in the reels seats while on the rods. Customer service was great sent them in and they sent me 2 new ones right away. Unfortunately the new ones had the same problem. I spoke with the rep and he was aware of the problem some had some didn't. Ended up sending those two back in for records. |
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| There is a reason there not making them anymore! |
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| Thank you gentlemen! I will look around and see what I can find. Deeply, yeah I know you have a point but they also discontinued the morrum....... who knows maby I will have better luck.
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Jacob |
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Location: oswego, il | Overstock.com has a steal on the 6600 ext. One thing i have found with ripping and twitching with a garcia is the hadle won't hold up. I have ripped the nuts off two garcias doing that. I am sure it hurt like heck too! here is the handle I put on my garcias no nuts required!lol
http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/keys/gator+g...
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Abu Garcia 6600 EXT