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| Any thoughts or opinions on this reel? |
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| They're a great reel once you remove the anti-backlash feature. Using the AB feature your casts are 50% shorter and it doesn't work right with heavier lines or superbraids. |
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| treats said it right. I removed the entire system of a 6501 AB reel and now it works excellent. I got this tip from muskyone. The brake worked w |
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| I bought one when they had a coupon for a second one free ( it was on their website). It's a decent reel but they only recommend using 14-17lb. mono. I've been using 50lb Tuff line and they work fine, if the line is stiff it won't work right. Handy for cold weather (no thumbing needed) but you can't cast as far with the line through the A-B unit. It can be switched off if you want, but still limits casting distance. If you don't run the line through the A-B they cast fine. |
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