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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | What is your experience ,........throwing mag dawgs, 10's, pounders, 10" jakes gliders, 8's ect.
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Location: Grand Marais, MN | Find a used calcutta 400 te or ebay a new 400d. Reels are discussed so heavily on the forum, of course you'll hear your abu fans say revos, you got your saltist fans, whatever, nothing new. be creative, all we can do for you is run you in circles between shimano and abu, and you basically cant go wrong either way, its almost unhelpful what you'll see on here. |
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| bigfoot - 5/3/2013 1:59 AM
Find a used calcutta 400 te or ebay a new 400d. Reels are discussed so heavily on the forum, of course you'll hear your abu fans say revos, you got your saltist fans, whatever, nothing new. be creative, all we can do for you is run you in circles between shimano and abu, and you basically cant go wrong either way, its almost unhelpful what you'll see on here.
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Location: Lake St Clair | What bigfoot said
Go to the store and handle each one. See which feels best in your hand.
I personally like the revos because they fit in my hand best. |
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Location: Minnesota | I'm shimano fan I bought a new 400 d this spring for 275 bucks can't say if I'll like it but te' s have all. ways been good for me |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Those who like Abu like them for the reasons they give. Those who like Shimano like them for the reasons they give. Same with Daiwa, Okuma, etc. That's why the question was asked. One cannot expect ONE answer when there are so many well made products.
I have a 400D, a Revo high speed and low speed Revo NACL high speed and low speed. SO far neither brand or any one model has really outperformed the other where a definitive 'get this reel and only this reel' answer can be offered for this section of the peanut gallery.
The Revos fit my hands nice and have great handles in the box. The Shimano feels glassy smooth and fits my hand better than most round reels. |
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Location: Minnesota | like its been said they all make good reels . buy what you like not what I like go to a store and play with them. I havenot it but tackle wherehouse has a try before you buy .more or less you can rent a reel find out if it dose what youwant before you buy it just a thought |
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Location: sneaking out to get on the water ;-) | Another abu fan here. I like the way the revo toros fit my hands and they haven't failed me yet! |
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| Toro 61/60 HS or Toro NaCl 60 HS (if you're a righty) |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | These answers are what I'm looking for.
I have 4 Revo's and like them..... 2 Saltest, Trinadad,.....
Maybe I'll check out the 400D
Anything else out there ? Thanks. |
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Location: Minnesota | for under 300 not really.kick it up and you. could look at the tranx hg or the pg |
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| I don't think there IS one... That said, I DO like the Revo Toro 5.3:1. It's probably the most versatile reel I own, but fishing it side by side with the winch, there's no comparison for ease of reeling double 10's. The problem with the winch is that it just doesn't pick up line fast enough to catch up with a fish that's coming right at you. I've had all sorts of reels with all sorts of gear ratios. I think your best for a reel that can do everything would be something around 5.0:1, with a big spool and a substantial power handle. The high speed reels are great for picking up slack line, but it's way too much work (and too hard on the reel) to use them for anything that pulls hard.
My dream reel would be one with a variable gear ratio. Now THAT would be slick! |
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Location: Maine Township, MN | How are you guys liking the Revo Toro Winch 60 4.6:1? |
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| With everything said a 400d is small for a round reel and has the guts to use on big baits. You may be able to find a sale and get it for around 300$. |
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Location: MN | "How are you guys liking the Revo Toro Winch 60 4.6:1?"
Addict nailed this, and also the best overall description of crescent wrench reel.
Jerome, out of curiosity, if you have several specialty reels, why are you looking for one do-it-all type reel? Downsizing?  |
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| Best value out there is the Saltist ... i think u can get them for around 150 bucks ... |
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Location: Oconomowoc, WI | Calcutta 400b |
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Location: MN | "Best value out there is the Saltist ... i think u can get them for around 150 bucks ..."
This is where that personal preference comes in. Decent value yes, but heavy as a tank and casts like crap compared to a "nicer' reel. In my opinion |
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| Find a lightly used 400 TE. |
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| Revo 60 or 61 Revo Toro NaCl would be my choice for about $250 |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | Propster - 5/3/2013 1:55 PM
"How are you guys liking the Revo Toro Winch 60 4.6:1?"
Addict nailed this, and also the best overall description of crescent wrench reel.
Jerome, out of curiosity, if you have several specialty reels, why are you looking for one do-it-all type reel? Downsizing? :)
Downsizing,.....What the heck is that??
I'm just looking for what other ppl think about reels for around $300. bucks.....
I may pull the trigger on a Tranx pg. Or get a smoother 400d.....I feel like a woman,, ....Can't decide. |
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| " The high speed reels are great for picking up slack line, but it's way too much work (and too hard on the reel) to use them for anything that pulls hard. "
Definitely find this to be true if you throw 10s with a 4.6:1 toro winch next to a 6.3:1
Got a Calcutta 400te, super smooth casting, pulls 10s like a champ, definitely has track record for durability...might be my favorite |
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| Get a used TE! They are Infinitely repairable! Sent you a PM. |
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| I got my calcutta D 401 on sale for like $280... if you can wait for that type of sale, I think its the best choice IMO. |
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| I've always loved Shimano reels, they last forever and can take a bullet. They're a bit more expensive, but worth it. Abu Garcia also has a few good reels, but they don't last me as long. You certainly get what you pay for when it comes to reels. |
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| luna all the way,otherwise a luna |
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Location: MN | ^^ Except for the AR going out |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | Revo Toro 60 5.4:1 is the best all around reel. I like them so much I have 9 of them! |
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| Daiwa Luna 300 |
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Location: Sawyer County, WI | When did the Tranx become an "all around reel" ?
muskyhunter47 - 5/3/2013 10:17 AM
for under 300 not really.kick it up and you. could look at the tranx hg or the pg |
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