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Recommended reel for...... - DrownedDesertRat - 03-12-2003

Hey, all you smart people out there! Well, at least you experienced fisher-people. What reel would you suggest for catching large carp and cats? I'm talkin' the monsters. That's my goal this year. I'm lookin' for something preferably no more than $60 since I am on a tight budget.
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Re: [DrownedDesertRat] Recommended reel for...... - davetclown - 03-21-2003

Diawa
jupiter Z
4500

this is my sugestion. after tangling with them large golden fishes this 14 lb class reel will do the job. there is a larger modle of this reel. both are well under your price range.

for the price you are talking you can buy two of these reels.

I would strongly sugest a 30 lb class large eyed spinning rod for these fish and dont forget your cow bell [Wink]
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Re: [DrownedDesertRat] Recommended reel for...... - lonehunter - 03-22-2003

if your ever at a yardsale or flea market and see a garcia - mitchell #306 , pick it up ! i've had one for over 30 years , it's still operates like brand new .

i even mount it to my bow for bow fishing for carp and gar pike , one strong tuff reel . salmon , muskey , an old tire - no sweat !

for a bait casting reel an ocean city 923 , also an old reel , just fantastic !
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Re: [DrownedDesertRat] Recommended reel for...... - imricklb - 03-31-2003

My favorite cat reel is an AbuGarcia 5000 baitcaster. I used an old black one for years and love it so well I bought a new one this year. I spool them with 20 lb spiderline supermono. I also use it below the local dam for those big 20 lb stripers. Good luck with whatever you like.
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