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Post by mark on May 1, 2007 15:28:28 GMT -5
Shimano Calcutta CT400B saw it on ebay for like $200..
to much for me..but a great reel
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Post by kingcatpaylaker on May 1, 2007 18:51:58 GMT -5
sound's like everyone has a varr. of set ups.. I have like 20 diff. anywhere from 10ft'rs to 12ft'rs with 6500c3 to the older 550 plus and 650 plus and Diawa corcairs, with 2 12' night stix and a few 12' beef stix's (just got them last wk.) got 2 12' st. clairs as well, wouldn't take nothing for them great rods. A bit on the heavy side but got use to them after a bit. got a 11'3" Diawa sealine. (dont make them anymore) they where 119.99 new but i won it on a raffle at Triangle.. dont even use it at all just sits there. lol. But i do have quite abit of stuff that i have got threw the yrs. of fishing.
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Post by ohiopaylakes on May 1, 2007 19:11:05 GMT -5
These reels are higher but after you use one you will love it. They are smoother, stronger, and cast great. I have had mine for about 2 years and I have never had to replace anything on it. I use to use Garcia reel but would wear them out after awhile and have to start replacing parts on them. The Garcia is a great reel for the money though. By the way Pure Fishing sold it's company 2 or 3 weeks ago. So we will have to wait to see the new 2008 line up if they make changes. I was told today that there will be a big change in the rod and reel market. Shakespeare, Penn, Pure Fishing, Coleman, and several other companies are owned by another company now. Shimano Calcutta CT400B saw it on ebay for like $200.. to much for me..but a great reel |
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Post by shovelfreak513 on May 6, 2007 20:10:21 GMT -5
i use 10-12 foot spinning combos with 30# test.....
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Post by catfishmaster on May 9, 2007 18:01:11 GMT -5
I use 6500 C4 with 11'ft H' rivercat rods i only wanted 10'ft but couldnt find any with extended handle
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Post by Shawn ADams on May 11, 2007 11:47:47 GMT -5
I use 12' XH Ugly stiks with RCN60HC's on them I love the rods and the reels. Abu Garcia didn't lie when they said it was going to be the smoothest and furthest casting reel they ever made and as for the Uglys....They're great for the fight!
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Post by caughtitonhotdog on May 20, 2007 9:24:15 GMT -5
I have three rigs I use when when looking to catch those big monster cats: two 10ft. Cat Max rods with Cat Max bait caster reels and one 12ft. Ugly Stick with an Abu 7000 reel. Still working to perfect the casting on all three, but they all seem to be good setups for me.
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Post by bluecatjosh on May 20, 2007 21:59:10 GMT -5
I USE 11FT RIVER CAT RODS WITH C3 REELS 30 LB LINE AND ALWAYS USE THE 4/0 GAMAKATSU LIVE BAIT HOOKS....RARELY FISH WITH LIVE BAIT THOUGH MOSTLY FRESH CUT BAIT....AND YES IVE HEARD SOME PEOPLE SAY SHOVELS WONT BITE ANYTHING BUT LIVE BAIT...BUT I CATCH THEM ALL THE TIME ON CUT BAIT....BUT I SEEM TO CATCH MORE BLUES
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Post by btfnmn53 on May 22, 2007 2:10:54 GMT -5
right now im using 6500 c3 on 11ft nite sticks= bought a 6500 pro rocket(the real one not the fake 6600 from walmart) the other day after i hit the superfecta in the Preakness used it yesterday and its true "nothin casts like a rocket"
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Post by geezer on May 23, 2007 13:58:18 GMT -5
2 7000 C3 ON 12 UGLY STICKS 1 7000 ON CUSTOM ROD MADE BY BROTHER-N-LAW AND 2 ROYLE EXPRESS 3, 1 ON A VERY OLD POWER STICK, AND 1 ON A 7' EAGLE CLAW FOR FUN LIGHT ACTION..
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Post by squirrelyfro on May 24, 2007 15:28:53 GMT -5
I have two of the following:
11 ft. Nite Stik (Blue), and (Red)
Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500C3
30 lb. Green Big Game
Gamakatsu Octopus 3/0 hooks
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Post by biggamefisher on May 25, 2007 1:08:03 GMT -5
1 6500c3 abu garcia's of course and on some 10ft nite sticks. well only got 1 at the moment but would love to get 2 more it is a awsome set up. im getting tired of the c4's and rockets and now that the c3 cast and brings in fish better i now know what im sticking to when i get the chance to get another 1 mabe 2 lol.
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Post by charlesingalls42 on Jul 3, 2007 12:45:01 GMT -5
i use a 2pcs shakespeare tiger rod
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Post by flatheadsteve on Jul 3, 2007 13:10:43 GMT -5
my setups:
10 ft glow stick with abu 6500 tccf spooled with 25 lb cajun line.
9 ft night stick with abu 6500 c3 spooled with 25 lb cajun line.looking to upgrade this to an 11' night stick after i can find one.
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Post by sloenuf on Jul 3, 2007 20:36:16 GMT -5
paylake=
10ft nite stick with an abu 6600 c4. strung with 30lb cajun lightning line and gama 8/0 circle hook
9ft eagle claw with an abu 6500 c3. strung with 40lb big game and a gama 8/0 circle
river=
9ft king kat combo with an abu 6600. strung with 40lb big game and a 8/0 circle
7'6" catmaxxx with a old school abu 6500. strung with 40lb big game and a 8/0 circle also
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