Brian
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cattmax
May 15, 2009 19:22:46 GMT -5
Post by Brian on May 15, 2009 19:22:46 GMT -5
I was at bps today and they had a cattmax reel they told me it's comparable to an abu i wanted to know if anyone had used one.how well it performed
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cattmax
May 16, 2009 0:35:41 GMT -5
Post by catfishin prodigy on May 16, 2009 0:35:41 GMT -5
well who ever told you that was crazy them reels are junk
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cattmax
May 16, 2009 5:08:28 GMT -5
Post by Chris on May 16, 2009 5:08:28 GMT -5
They are like a calvalier to a vette. Spend the extra if you can and you will have a reel for life!
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cattmax
May 16, 2009 7:23:56 GMT -5
Post by Snakeb8 on May 16, 2009 7:23:56 GMT -5
I have a Catmaxx, and 2 Abu's. By far, the Abu's are better, but I use the Catmaxx for channels. It has reeled in some decent shovels, but if you look hard enough, you can get a used Abu for around $30.
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cattmax
May 16, 2009 7:34:40 GMT -5
Post by kingcatpaylaker on May 16, 2009 7:34:40 GMT -5
i saw a couple on craigslist this morning..
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Brian
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cattmax
May 16, 2009 9:59:31 GMT -5
Post by Brian on May 16, 2009 9:59:31 GMT -5
I'll just spend the extra money and get the abu thanks
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cattmax
May 16, 2009 11:21:04 GMT -5
Post by mark on May 16, 2009 11:21:04 GMT -5
abu is a lot better....i did not want to be like all on here so i tried a lot of other reels...then i got 2 red 6000 off ebay new out of the box $30 each...they did not back lash so ez....over all work better then any other reel i tried...
now i have 4-7000,,2-6500 and 2-6000...all off ebay....
i like my two green 7000B the best but get more fish with the red 6000.....gee at $30 each the 6000 are great!!!!
what ever reel you pick make sure it has a wire line guide those reels with small eye line guides stink your bobber stop will hang up in them................like on the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6600 BCX baitcast reel....is most likey junk/?? for a ABU reel
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cattmax
May 20, 2009 7:16:49 GMT -5
Post by Big Smooth on May 20, 2009 7:16:49 GMT -5
Abu's are the better reels, But for 50 dollars the cat maxx cant be beat. I have had mine for several years and never had a problem. They have never been repaired or cleaned and they are still solid reels after 7 years. Pleanty of big fish caught on them. My boys use them now, and I have upgraded to all abu equipment.
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cattmax
May 20, 2009 7:43:07 GMT -5
Post by kingcatpaylaker on May 20, 2009 7:43:07 GMT -5
they are really a good reel, just like any other reel gotta keep them cleaned and whatnot, i see people useing them all th e time and they talk good about them. i watch a guy at CP. catch a 59lb shovel on one and had not a problem sith it at all, said he had that reel for 4 yrs. and this was last yr. so for the money if you are not wanting to spend like 8--100 bucks go for it, just keep it cleaned and you shouldnt have any prob. with it..
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cattmax
May 20, 2009 9:02:05 GMT -5
Post by bassaholic on May 20, 2009 9:02:05 GMT -5
the way i see it if something happens to my catmaxx then i will buy an Abu but until then i will continue to use it and only hope to catch a cat big enough to ruin my catmaxx. If you are looking for an Abu 6500c3 walmart has them for 80 bucks plus tax but for the fisherman on a budget catmaxx aint bad.
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cattmax
May 20, 2009 9:15:31 GMT -5
Post by Vince Nadosky on May 20, 2009 9:15:31 GMT -5
The Catmaxx reels are decent. The only thing I have ever done with mine is take the plates off and add rocket fuel now and then. Mine have held up to a 56lb Shovelhead with no problem. And better yet I got mine on sale and 60% employee discount so Best $28 reel I have ever Bought. BTW the reels are made by Phleuger I believe.
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cattmax
May 20, 2009 16:01:52 GMT -5
Post by catfishin prodigy on May 20, 2009 16:01:52 GMT -5
but abus are alot better
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cattmax
May 21, 2009 7:15:30 GMT -5
Post by bassaholic on May 21, 2009 7:15:30 GMT -5
thats just a given though. |
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