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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Been thinking of going to the Big Game Series from Garcia. I love my 6500C3s, but they just dont last that long, and I love my Morrum, but it doesnt give me the casting distance that I want. The Big Game is sort of my last resort before going away from Garcia....anyone have any experience with them? Looking at the 6500CL model.
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| ive looked at the 7000CL, im also interested to see if anyone has used them. any opinions anyone? i was thinkin about picking one up.
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| Hiya,
Big Games are great. Have several of them. But, Abu sort of revamped their product lines this year, and they aren't making the 6500 Big Game any more. A shame - it's a super reel.
The rest of the series is good though. The 7000 has a 5.3:1 gear ratio which makes it great for small bucktails, but it can be too much work for big baits at times. The new reel in the series is a 7000 HSN, which is a 7000-sized frame, but 1/2 inch narrower, with 5.3:1 gears. I guess it's the replacement for the 6500 Big Game. I got my greasy mitts on one of the first ones off the production line and used it all summer. I really liked it for bucktails. Another friend of mine also had one and hated it because of the high gear ratio. To each their own I guess...
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Thanks RK! Does anyone know where I can get one?
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Location: Pewaukee, WI | I got two of my 7000's at Smokey's....
RUn them next to morrum's and love them |
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Posts: 139
| I have both the 6500 and 7000 bIG Game reels, both are dynamite and I had mine for a couple of years...Both are exceptional, wouldnt want anything else...I think Rollie's has the 6500 BG... |
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| The Sportsman in Appleton WI. has the 7000HSN. |
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Location: NeverNever Lake | I have a Big Game HCL 6500 w/6.3:1 gears and my partner uses the CL. The CL is a better reel as it has dual cast control and a bit stronger. He loves the CL and is getting a couple more. http://nctackle.com/abugabigga65.htm
Not a bad price but have even seen them cheaper |
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Location: Bagley,MN 56621 | Isn't this like the TCM reel that Reed's carries??
It's maroon, has a muskie emblem on the side, was like $79ish |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Specs/Descriptions of both:
6500CL Big Game:
Specifications
Bearings 2BB + 1RB
Gear Ratio 5.3:1
Capacity
Yd/Lb test 245/14
Reel Wt/Oz 13.6
Level Wind Yes
Heavy duty Swedish cut brass gears are smooth, powerful and designed to handle the rigors of big water fishing.
Deep anodized for maximum corrosion protection, these reels take all the punishment a salt water environment can inflict.
Non-slip aluminum spool features patented micro-groove design to prevent superlines from slipping around spool arbor.
6500TCM
Instant Anti-Reverse – providing solid hooksets
Non-slip aluminum spool
A gear ratio of 5.3:1
Precision Swedish brass gears
A line capacity of 245 yards of 14-pound test line
Push-button free spool
Line-out alarm
Weighs 12.2 ounces
A picture of a Muskie is etched into the left side plate
It has four stainless steel bearings, rather than the normal three found in the 6500C3, and
It has a counter-balanced power handle for heavy crankin’.
If anyone is interested, JacksonLures.com offers both. The TCM is $85 + s&h, the Big Game is $125 + s&h. You won't find the Big Game on Ed's site, but he did email me that he can special order them for MuskieFIRST members who are interested.
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