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Post by whodey1 on Feb 9, 2007 17:49:11 GMT -5
ok i have like 200 dollars between gift certificates at bass pro and money I saved. I need 2 setups for big catfish. what do you reccomend?
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Post by surefoot on Feb 9, 2007 17:57:45 GMT -5
I'd use your certificates and get either two Abu Garcia 6500C3s or two Abu Garcia 6500C4s. I like the C4s better, but the C3s are great and cost a little less. Then I would get two 10' Nite Stick Pro rods. This may cost a little more than $200, but thats what I would get. If you want to get cheaper rods, you can get the yellow Eagle Claw 10' rods for $25-$35 depending on where you shop. |
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Post by Alsept1 on Feb 9, 2007 21:21:01 GMT -5
Surefoot is right about the 6500 series reels, but when choosing reels make sure you get a low speed reel like 5.3:1 gear ratio or something. Stay away from the reels with the 6.3:1 gear ratios, they will get destroyed. When it comes to a rod, Bass Pro came out with the new catmaxx rods. They are a little lighter than the old ones and will cost about $60 for one.
*Keep this in mind when buying a new setup. If your planning on having it as a trolling rod i would go with an eleven footer for a better hook set rather than a ten footer.
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Post by python on Feb 10, 2007 0:51:24 GMT -5
I would buy the reels at bass pro, but would buy the rods at cedar,cozy sherry's , or some other lake. Personally I believe the bass pro shop really doesn't have a good selection on rods for catching big cats. They should put in a Pro Catfish section.
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Post by bbtm64 on Feb 10, 2007 7:12:34 GMT -5
Have you been to a store ? The one in Cincy has a really nice catfishing section, much bigger than a couple years ago.
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Post by python on Feb 11, 2007 0:16:34 GMT -5
I've been to the store many times, besides the shad keep and a couple reels they do not meet my standards................ unless it's hunting gear, probally the only reason i still make the long haul up there is my boy loves the tank they have set up, and I like to check the prices on their guns......................................they have 20+ isles for bass fishing and 1 for cats!
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Post by catfishchad on Feb 11, 2007 1:23:07 GMT -5
I was impressed with it they had a lot of stuff but i guess i dont live by any huge hunting/fishing outlet stores soo one asle of catfishin stuff is alot, and i love the bait tanks with the flatties in there what are they like 60 some lbs??....get the abu reel and a 10' whuppin stick good rod...i just recently got one and it seems really good.
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Post by catfishbryan on Feb 12, 2007 20:18:04 GMT -5
im a die hard abu guy its all i use. pick you a couple of the 6500 up dont buy the c4 you want the c3 for the crank. c4 is a faster retreive and my opion they slack up while fighting a fish. but pick you to of thos catmax rods they have you cant beat them things they are awesome
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Post by Alsept1 on Feb 19, 2007 10:26:53 GMT -5
So whodey1 did you go out and get yourself some new gear?
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Post by ohiopaylakes on Apr 29, 2007 4:48:11 GMT -5
Buy the new 6500C3 reels and get $15 mail in rebate for them. Good reels for the money.
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