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What have you got to say about the topic of: "Reel for Flukin??????". Here's how is started: "Oldest son (10) needs a new level wind reel for flukin'........Xmas gift. Other than the "
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12-04-2007, 11:02 AM
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| NBS Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pt. Judith/Green Harbor/W.Mass
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| Reel for Flukin?????? Oldest son (10) needs a new level wind reel for flukin'........Xmas gift. Other than the Penn level wind GTI what else is out there at a reasonable cost, & decent quality?
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12-04-2007, 11:39 AM
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| NBS Member  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,185
| quantum cabo 20 level wind. Anthony used to use one very nice reel and well made. also the calcutta series from shimano is nice |
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12-04-2007, 11:41 AM
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| NBS Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pt. Judith/Green Harbor/W.Mass
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| gman, I'll check it out. Thx.
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12-04-2007, 11:53 AM
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| NBS Member  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mattituck, NY
Posts: 225
| Shimmano Calcutta. Non level wind that my son uses is an Avet SX, he loves it. I have had my Calcutta for 5 years and its great for fluke.  |
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12-04-2007, 12:47 PM
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  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT / Summer in RI
Posts: 2,687
| Cost, cost, cost...something I struggle with too for the kids. Currently they have Shimano level winds (can't recall the model, will get later), and they are really nice for their $50-60 tag. Me, I use an Avet SX and couldn't be happier. Granted, more expensive, but worth every penny. |
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12-04-2007, 01:59 PM
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| NBS Member  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cape cod ma (hyannis)
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| ALLOYTOY, HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED AN ABU 7500? PLUS IF YOUR SON DECIDES TO GO STRIPER FISHING. IT HAS THE LEVEL WIND, WITH LARGE LINE CAPACITY, THE GEAR RATIO IS 6 TO 1 OR SOMETHING VERY CLOSE TO IT. THE PRICE IS ABOUT 150.00 BUT I HAVE MANY THAT HAVE LASTED FOR 7-8 YEARS!! HENRY   |
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12-04-2007, 02:42 PM
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| NBS Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pt. Judith/Green Harbor/W.Mass
Posts: 673
| Abu caught my eye but don't know much about them........I'll check them out also. Thanks,
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12-04-2007, 04:50 PM
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  Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 849
| I have a Shimmano Calcutta. 400 no level wind i love it a bit pricey for a kids reel.... |
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12-04-2007, 05:38 PM
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| NBS Member  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Branford, CT
Posts: 49
| Definately look at ABU, if you are gona use it for fluke, take a look at the 6500 or 6600c4. Also close in price and a damn fine reel is the shimano tekota 500 or 600. Gman mentioned the quantum cabo cnlw, and he is right, damn fine reel but a bit more expensive, as far as penn, I know i may take some heat for saying this but I just cant recommend them anymore. So many others for close to the same money and twice the quality. |
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12-04-2007, 06:16 PM
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| NBS Member  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wantagh, NY
Posts: 33
| Can't beat an Abu for price and quality. For a 7 ft outfit I'd go with a 6500. Go with a 5500 for a 6 or a 6.5.
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