Pacemaker Fishing Forum

Thanks for the help these all look really nice. I will be sure to try and get these as soon as possible and hopefully slay the big fish!!

OK...$110

http://www.tackledirect.com/abu-garcia- … sting-reel

But they can be had used for much less. I have never bought a new one.

Another option- bass pro graphite series Muskie rod 7th mh ($35 on sale now) and a shimano cardiff (~85 on eBay) or an abu 6xxx series would work for double duty trolling, live lining, tog, jigging, cats, etc.

I would say go with 30 lb braid for line. I got a 6501 C3 the other day for $50 in brand new condition that someone had opened up and couldn't put it back together. .25 for a C clip and some knowhow and it's good to go! I sold my 6500c3 that had some upgrades done to it for the same price recently bc I have decided I prefer lefties. I just sold a bunch of right hand conventionals actually because I prefer left. Are you right or left retrieve?

I am a kayak guy, so 7ft is ideal for me. If you're on a boat, 6 or 6.5 would probably be better. I like the extra few inches for casting and moving fish from one side to the other. eBay is pretty solid for finding deals, and if you get a well known maker like Abu or Shimano you can fix most issues or have the Rod and Reel take a look for you.

Last edited by Redfish12 (Jun-14-11 5:15AM)

Redfish12 wrote:

Are you right or left retrieve?

I am a Right retrive

Redfish12 wrote:

I am a kayak guy, so 7ft is ideal for me.

I am also a kayak guy but will also be using it in a boat from time to time.

thanks for all the info i cant seem to find the abu 6xxx series but i am seriously thinking about getting the bass pro musky rod. Are there any disadvantages with the musky rod because that does look a little cheap.

TyF wrote:

Redfish12 wrote:

Are you right or left retrieve?

I am a Right retrive

Redfish12 wrote:

I am a kayak guy, so 7ft is ideal for me.

I am also a kayak guy but will also be using it in a boat from time to time.

thanks for all the info i cant seem to find the abu 6xxx series but i am seriously thinking about getting the bass pro musky rod. Are there any disadvantages with the musky rod because that does look a little cheap.

I have found them to be very durable but I did have one snap in half leaving a ship (ComeOnFish can explain that!) but otherwise great stuff. I have them from ul-musky and beat them up thoroughly. The tourney specials are also great for the price! I thought you were looking for something heavy duty, if you want to do double duty check the bps graphites or tourney specials in MH. The musky has a longer handle and is a little stiffer.

As for the reel I mean Abu Garcia 6 thousand series. I like the 6501 which means it is a 6 (line capacity), 5 (button on side plate instead of thumb-bar which is a 6), 01 (lefty). I'm sure the numbers mean more, but that's been my understanding. I said 6 series based on double duty of heavy stuff bc it has more line capacity and a clicker for live bait or trolling. The 5 series hold plenty of line for a rock though, so look for those too. Or the cardiffs! If you're looking more for more of a light tackle jig stick get the 200 or 300 cardiff or the 4500 or 5500 Abu. Live bait/trolling double duty go to the 400 or the 6500 Abu. I'm going to try to make the 4th float at Ashburn. I can bring some different stuff (i'm sure others can too) that you can try casting before you buy something.

Now that I think about it, I have a new in the wrapper 6.5 MH bass pro graphite series rod with an Abu 4600 (thumbar) that I was going to trade a guy for a rod. I do not really neeed the rod and the guy has been extra hard to meet up with so if you want to try it out let me know!

Last edited by Redfish12 (Jun-14-11 6:24AM)

I would be very interested in trying those out. i am not sure if i will be able to attend the 4th of july float but if i can i will definitely do it. were is it? thanks for all the info.

I would love to see those but i am just not sure if i can make it. I will tell you if i can and ask for more information. thanks

? Yea... they are $19.97... I just picked up a 7ft'r yesterday when I was at the Richmond BPS. I called the Baltimore store and they said I couldn't pick up there. I called the Richmond store and they said they would order some. If you ask someone they will tell you they don't sell musky rods and then try to sell you a shimano compre rod (which is a nice rod but much more $$). If you go to the back section near the fly shop you'll find the graphite series. They had 3 or 4 of each of the musky rods when I was there yesterday plus the others in the series which are also a great value at $20 bucks!

(edit, you said not instead of now... I was confused!)

Last edited by Redfish12 (Jun-27-11 9:32AM)