siwash Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago Hey folks, anyone use this reeL for musky and if so, how has it held up? opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Good reel but the HS will get exhausting on inlines. Should be great sledges, spooks and jerk baits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago I like Tranx and Lexa..both have been problem free after several years of use and abuse. Don't know about the Abu....but I assume the "HS" model has a high speed gear ratio, which is usually best if you're primarily burning blades. Also, keep in mind, the handle length becomes a factor in terms of cranking power. If you're looking for an "all around" Musky reel, you may want to consider something with a lower gear ratio. My Tranx is 5.8:1, and my Lexa is 7.1:1...so they effectively cover most Musky presentations for me. A high ratio reel (some are as high as 8.1:1) with a short handle pulling a high-resistance bait is a recipe for saying "let's troll" after an hour of casting. I'd get something around 6:1 if you're only going to have one reel...I also prefer low-profile reels over the beer cans, if you're doing a lot of casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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