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Location: Freedom, WI | Abu Garcia is releasing new models of the 6500 and all the other reels.
http://www.abugarcia.com/forlife
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast13abugarciaround.html
And here's a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HQDZecUF5s
My question is should I wait for the new line of reels to come out, available to ship sometime in September according to Gander Mountain, or buy the c3 now? The 6500's now are good, but will the new ones be better? |
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Location: N.FIB | Septembers not that far away,maybe pikemaster will chime in on this since he might know more about these reels,I`m thinking of getting one also |
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Location: Denmark | I would not expect miracles from the new C series, and you might see some of the older models on sale soon. They will probably sell for half the price of the new C models, if price matters to you.
The main problem of the C series are the anti reverse, and it's relatively weak gears(though just as durable than Shimano's gear of simular size). But a seccond anti reverse dog can be added, wich turns the C's, into a very strong reel for jerkbaits, plastics, and classic bucktails.
The new gears and handles are very interesting, might order some for my old C's. |
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Location: Wakefield, MI | I'm waiting for the old models to go on sale so I can pick up 2 or 3 for spares to keep in the boat. |
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| Yea the old models are actually pretty solid. |
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Location: Freedom, WI | yeah, I never thought about the old models going on sale. Maybe I could even get a record for about the same price as the 6500's now. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | After watching that video, it doesn't seem like they are making any major changes. I doubt you'd notice much difference between the lighter spool and line guide, especially not with musky baits. If you like the reels, buy a few when they go on sale and be happy with the deals, is my suggestion. |
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Location: N.FIB | has anbody used the new black reels,wodering how to set the cast control since there`s 2 of them on the blacks |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | The cast control on the black and pro reels are on the opposite side as the crank. The crank side knob is only there to lube the bearing. |
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Should I wait for the new 2014 6500 or buy now?