i just bought an 8'6" gander mountain muskie rod with lure weights 1-6oz. I got this rod mainly for double cowgirls and throwing plastics. I have been looking around for a reel to go with it but I am not sure what would be best for throwing those lures. im looking at possibly a 6600 c4 or an abu garcia kalex. Would these reels be good for this? and if not what suggestions do you have?
Posted 1/19/2010 9:35 PM (#418293 - in reply to #418243) Subject: Re: Reel Question
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fishwisconsin3 - 1/19/2010 7:01 PM
ok thank you for the reply. would the c3 be better than the c4 for burning the double cowgirls?
Not unless you have the arms of a body builder. The torque on a C4 is hard on a guy's wrist when burning them. Its much better with a C3 with a power handle.
Posted 1/19/2010 9:48 PM (#418303 - in reply to #418231) Subject: RE: Reel Question
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You need the leverage for the big double blades. You might even want a 7000 reel if you are going to throw them alot. Still some drag with a C3 and a power handle.
Posted 1/20/2010 10:14 AM (#418356 - in reply to #418231) Subject: Re: Reel Question
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and Abu C3 for DCG's??? no way.. not a chance. but good luck. I wouldn't consider it. spend your money on a better reel if you plan to throw large baits.
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Posted 1/20/2010 11:03 AM (#418360 - in reply to #418356) Subject: Re: Reel Question
The 7000 red doesn't cost much more. C3 doesn't compare for burning double 10's unless you are buying the 7000 C3 not the 6500 C3.
Posted 1/20/2010 11:04 AM (#418361 - in reply to #418231) Subject: Re: Reel Question
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I agree with Jackson. The C3's and C4's are not built to handle those big baits. They will do it, but they will burn out a lot faster than a higher quality reel. I would look at getting a Calcutta TE. That's what I use to throw all my big baits and it works just fine.
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