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| igl00jx - 11/6/2015 8:55 PM
The Big Shooter came in today. Much larger than anticipated, but still palmable with my small hands. About the width of a 50 size of the outgoing model, but taller.
Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but will chase skis tomorrow.
http://i.imgur.com/wZ6OFnKl.jpg
Any feedback on this reel after using it for nearly a month? |
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Location: Central Wisconsin | Hey guys, I was hoping you could give me some advice on the new reels. I currently have a winch 60 and a NaCl 60 5.4:1. I'm looking at trying the beast and just want to try one first before replacing the both, but will sell my NaCl to eat some cost. I mainly use my NaCl for everything and only use the winch when throwing 10's for an extended time. I was wondering in your opinion, if the 4.9:1 Beast would be the best all around reel as it has 27" per turn compared to the NaCl I have at 26" or if the 6.2:1 at 34" would be best. I currently have no issue retrieving smaller blades, cranks, gliders, and rubber on my 5.4:1 NaCl. I was thinking the 4.9 should give me the inches per turn I had, with the lower ratio to maybe be able to do big blades too with the paddle handle if wanted. I thought maybe the 6.2 would be a little much for resistance with smaller blades like 8's and 9's but sounds like a lot of guys like the HS. Just looking for some insight from someone who has had the chance to fish with these reels. |
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Location: MN | You're on the right track, but at 27 IPT i don't consider the 4.9 the best all around. I would use it over the 6.2 for 9's, 10's, and 13's. Tens are just too much resistance for the 6.2, even with the long power handle. Though I haven't tried it yet most others are saying the S at 29 IPT does well with tens also. I felt like 8's were okay on my 6.2, you do feel some resistance but at that point you are moving them along pretty good too. For speed on smaller blades, and for line pickup on other applications, the 6.2 is a great reel. |
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Location: central Wisconsin | I picked up a 50 HS, it has 31" pickup. Haven't used it yet but figured that ratio should be a good compromise. |
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Location: MN | You're either onto something, or on something. That might be a decent compromise, but I have a feeling tens will still be a little tough |
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Location: central Wisconsin | He is asking for a best all around reel not a strictly tens reel. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | one thing you can do to offset the line pickup of the 6.2 is to just not spool it full.. spool it 3/4 or so .. or 7/8..it will have more line pick up than the 4.9 but not as much as full and help counter the torque on 10s...I do that with my tranx HG and it helps a ton... you don't HAVE to fill the spool ...  |
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| I got a chance to throw the Hs beast its a sweet reel for sure throwing mag 9s let me tell you its not easy to the guys saying there throwing 10s with no issue idk id be beat on a 12 hour day |
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Location: MN | lehighmuskies - 12/22/2015 4:45 PM
I got a chance to throw the Hs beast its a sweet reel for sure throwing mag 9s let me tell you its not easy to the guys saying there throwing 10s with no issue idk id be beat on a 12 hour day
I don't think I've heard anyone say the HS does tens like nothing, but I have heard that about the 4.9 Beast and the S |
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| I read some on fb saying that. I'm glad I'm going with the 4.9 |
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Location: Contrarian Island | 4.9 will bring them easier, and also slowwwwer... imo the tranx hg or saltiest 20 are about the only 2 that actually can bring blades in fast... or at least as fast as any reel can bring them in.... |
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| I have been pondering this question a lot. I think I will likely go with the 4.9. This will be the double 9-10 reel that I want but then I will likely buy the 5.3 gears for the S and put it in the Beast If I am feeling like I want to use it as a more of an all around reel. |
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| BNelson IMO is right on the Money. But the weight Factor.... and being only Right Handed Left me with a choice of either the S Series or a 4.9 Beast to choose from. So I had purchased two 2 Beasts and one S series.... Personally I like the S for the Double 10's better than the Beast 4.9. They are both Awesome reels and either one will make a fine addition....For BEST ALL AROUND I would have to pick the S. Mike |
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Location: Madison, WI | NOFEAR - 10/20/2015 7:40 PM
I purchased the beast 60 HS and matched it with my XH 9' 3" Predator which i use for all rubber jerkbaits and swimbaits. I'm a Shimano guy but was interested in this reel. I must admit it this is one of the smoothest reels I've ever used and i own every reel from Shimano excluding the Tranx due to it's size. Key things I've noticed about this reel.
1- super smooth
2- cast like a dream- big and small baits
3- Drag easily accessible
4- Fits hand comfortably (during retrieve) and balances nicely with rod
5- When casting the gear box actually worked through my skin. I've learned to back off my right hand during the cast due to this. I have smaller hands if it matters?
6- I will stick with with my Trinidad Gold 14 for burning smaller blades- In all fairness i haven't used the power handle yet with the beast 60 HS but with the regular handle i felt a lot of resistance with smaller bucktails. I will convert to the power handle and see how it compares to the Trinidad for burning smaller stuff.
7- I was very surprised when i opened the box it does not come with a wrench for changing the handles?
I've only got around 14 solid days in with this reel but i really like it for the purpose i purchased it for.
Take Care!
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The only issue... and i mean the ONLY issue i've had. Is that, since i switch hands when i cast, the slight corner on the bottom right side of the reel sticks into the edge of my right hand at the first knuckle and can be painful at the end of a long day. (Attached is a picture showing the area on the reel that causes the issue - yes it's an S even though i have a beast. ANd also a pic of my hand where the issue occurs)
sounds like the same issue that "NOFEAR" has.
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| Self-adhesive bandages/wraps may help you. May get wet, but at least it's not raw. I had a 70001 that I would hit that spot on while casting and it worked. Serves as a trolling reel now. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Rotate your wrist more so the reel is perfectly on it's side during the cast, handle up in your case, using a right handed reel to cast lefty.
That's why they make casting reels left or right handed. |
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Location: With my son on the water | Happy New Year to every one.
I have read that several of you are interested in putting the 5:3 gears that come standard with the S into the Beast. I will agree that will make a sweet reel.
Does anyone know if the gears are available? How much they will cost? And where you can get them?
Thanks and Have a good day.  |
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| I do not know the answers but I am planning on doing this very thing. If you order the parts let us know what you find out. I would start by calling Abu as you would to order any other part. I ask John Tuddle about this a while ago and he said that his connection at Abu was unsure of the price but reassured him that the switch would be possible.
Next week at the Chicago show I will be asking the guys at the Abu Garcia stand these questions. |
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Location: Madison, WI | Thanks I'll give that a try! |
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