robfrawley Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hey Guys, Im in the market for a new musky reel. I want something that is ideal for casting big bucktails - double 8's and double 10 cowgirls. What gear ratio is best recommended? Any certain/ specific reels that are designed exactly for this style of fishing? I need a left hand retrieve. Budget is around $300 or so. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Grant Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) . Edited January 30, 2014 by XxX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Are you a righty or a lefty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfrawley Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Are you a righty or a lefty? lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 lefty If you are looking at a combo to burn bucktails you should be looking at Avet reels. They fit into your price range but are non level wind and have a lever drag, so a bit different from a conventional musky reel. If you want to go more expensive shimano makes an ocea jigger in lefty, but it is 500+. If you just want to pull in big blades easily I would agree with PABMusky and go with the winch. I just bought one and will be using it this weekend. I have heard from several people that it makes pulling in the big blades effortless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 A 4:1 ratio Abu 7000 with a spool filled to capacity does the job nicely. Downside, large size and less than ideal quality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I use a Shimano Curado 300DSV. It is a great reel for big bucktails. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimanocurado300dhsvpg3.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontcryformejanhrdina Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I use the revo toro winch for bucktails and I like it, has a good feel in your hand as well. Can't burn them really fast but you can cast double 10's all day long with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Just throw double 8s and you won't need to worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I use a 7001 Abu for larger bucktails and I don't have big hands. Price is right and it does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I use a Shimano Curado 300DSV. It is a great reel for big bucktails. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimanocurado300dhsvpg3.html I believe that reel hasn't been made for a few years now. In my opinion the newer Curados do not measure up and you'll have to pry my 300DSV from my cold dead hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Abu 7000i. Big, strong with a low gear ratio made up for by a large spool. It can double as your trolling reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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