Abu Garcia D5 5600

[leighfns]

Bass Pro had what looked like a good deal on this real. Just wondering what your opinion on it is? Do you think it would be strong enough for Pike and Musky?

 

[Raf]

just my opinion but for occasional muskie fishn, as long as you are not going nuts with lure size and weight I think it will be fine.

 

i do spy a lot of plastic on there and if you plan on fishn for muskie a lot, then i would look elsewhere.

 

looks like a fine bass/pike reel.

Edited May 2, 2007 by Raf

[sturgman]

Although I have only caught a few Musky on the one I bought from ebay it seemed fine until I blew the drag washers.. Other than that it has been good to me..Mine was $65.00 shipping included. What are they at bass pro?

[bigbuck]

I wouldn't be using it where there are potential world record type muskies. I bought one yesterday and it looks like a pretty decent reel for the money. For pike, bass and the occasional muskie, it should be fine. If you want a reel exclusively for the big toothy critters, get something else.

[ChrisK]

You could cast medium sized bucktails and bodybaits for pike and muskie all day with that real. I have a smaller ABU levelwind I like to go to when taking a break from the bigger baits.....Also really great real for bass and pike in heavy cover...

 

Cheers !!

[mikeymikey]

It was only like $56 or so at Bass Pro Shop