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Yikes, between Crazy Alberto's and JPowers' posts, I wonder why I want one of these reels :(

I thought ya could jig with it, guess not. I thought it could handle fish in the canal, guess not. :(
Why the hell do they cost so much if they have all these flaws?

Geez, guys my Scots heritage just won't allow me to spend 5-6hundred bucks on a reel. I'm getting 125-150 yards with 30# Fireline( well broken in ) from my Squidder. Looking for 200 , but lose my nerve putting that much back into it. That reel only cost me 35 bucks at the Wellfleet FleaMarket. Bought 3 others. Blow 'em out with Brake Cleaner, WD40 , and a little Penn Lube here and there ..don't go nuts. Wet the spool and Wizzzzzzzz!

Looks like it's time for anothe VS then. Thans for the input boys and girls.

! because sometimes the bait get trapped at that rock.....ahhhh nevermind. I'll show you this year.

Steal one off the MikeMan - won't even notice as long as its not engraved with a mermaid or something...

Yeh - tell me about it

Tattoo,

If distance is absolutely critical, the Emblem is your reel. I have one that I use, but very rarely. It's a third string reel. I put it on either an XRA 1322 or a 13'6" Rainshadow, both with Low Rider guides. I also use 30 lb PP for a bit more extra distance. It gets pulled out when the fish are way out and I'm throwin tin at them.

The Emblem is the only reel I have problems with bail closure on. I've done a lot of field testing on rod reel set ups and for my primary reels, the order for distance is Emblem first, then the Nautil, then VS. For most real fishing situations, the difference is negligable, but if distance is most important, the Emblem comes out, though it's not the reel I'd want when the "one" takes my plug.

If given the choice of reaching the fish and risking a blow up, or not reaching them with a winch of a reel, I'll take my chances after I reach them.

So,

What are some of the best long distance conventionals out there?...

Any recommendations?

Don,

ABU6500, but it's kind of on the small side and doesn't hold all that much line.

ABU7000 w/11'rod is the way to go for conventional.

Spinning, the jury is still out on that one.

Anyone know where I can find a good price on a ABU 7000CS ProRocket?...

Long Casting Conventionals
 

Some other longcasting conventional reels ot consider include the Penn 525 Mag and the Daiwa SHV or Grand Wave Series.

They are going to fill the void now that Abu has sold its soul to the bass fishing market.

Tom

don et al: THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BOARD. AND THIS IS MY FIRST POST.
first i must warn you i too am very new to this hobby/sport.
so i hate to do this to you guys during this fragile economy, i pray you will find room in your hearts to forgive me. there are two spinning reels that come highly recommended, that were not mentioned here, for casting long distance in the surf. they are the surf master by penn and the baitrunner by daiwa. albeit the emblem xt and the xa are excellent products. rumor has it the za even has a water proof drag for you VS lovers.
for those of you who plan to attend the sports show in plymouth this weekend check out Hatteras Jack booth. Ryan White the owner/operator is one of the finest long distance casters in the country. and on he** of a nice guy to boot. I do not owe him any more money so you can tell him I sent you.
for those not able to attend see www.hatterasoutfitters.com. tres (pronounced trey) he is another great source for long distance tackle.
so there you have it. good luck!
p.s. DO NOT MISS the long distance casting seminar by big daveon 4/12. If he is the same guy is saw cast at the Nationals in 2002 he is amazing!
if you do not have a second job to support this hobby, get one



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