vinnimon Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) i have an abu ambassador 5501c3 on it so far and its getting tired,. I do like the balance but I feel the reel is a little small for my likings. Esp targeting skis. Replacing the reel with the same model would be ideal since i will have spare parts for it, but like I said i think the reel is a little small for those big feirce fish. I also dont want to be braking the bank either. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance v Edited March 10, 2012 by vinnimon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 I like my Abu big game 7000 I picked it up last summer for $149 in the US I still have my old 7000 but like the new one better it has off set gears and power handle. The 7000's are bigger then you 5501. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Vince, what do you plan on doing with it? Is it an all-around Muskie rod that you plan on casting and trolling with? Or is it technique specific, like to be used for Jerkbaits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Dax has the right question. Can't help much without knowing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Vince, what do you plan on doing with it? Is it an all-around Muskie rod that you plan on casting and trolling with? Or is it technique specific, like to be used for Jerkbaits? Casting & possibly trolling, so an all round reel would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Casting & possibly trolling, so an all round reel would be great. The Calcutta 400B is a great duel purpose reel but might be a little more money than you'd like to part with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Since you'll be trolling with it a clicker is a likely must have feature...A Calcutta 400B is good choice, as is a Daiwa Luna 300, both are over $200 though...But well worth the money. A St.Croix Avid AC300 is about $225, exact same as a discontinued Daiwa Millionaire CV-Z 300, which is a bombproof reel! And very similar to the Luna and Calcutta 400B. I'd suggest spending a bit more and never worrying about replacing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondar Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) Casting & possibly trolling, so an all round reel would be great. Oops meant to pm Edited March 11, 2012 by Wiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 get a 6501 c3, it'll be a good all 'round reel without breaking the bank. the clicker is loud and it's a solid reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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