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fishweewee · 10-19-2004, 12:09 PM

You have a lot of options for reels.

With 3 oz plugs, I would default to the Abu 7000 series. New production models are only offered with level winds.

If you can find a used Abu 7500 CT Big Game (no levelwind) or an Abu 7000 CL Big Game (with levelwind), I'd go with those.

The Abu 6500 series are good for lighter weight lures as well as eels.

Also, the Newell P-220, 229, and 235 are nice (all non level wind). Get the older models with the aluminum spools, or get a limited production run of the P's from http://www.charkbait.com.

The Daiwa Sealine X 30 and 20 SHV's (SloSH) reels are fabulous too (non levelwinds) for the money. These are awsome chunking reels by the way.

Take a hard look at the Penn 525's too.

Shimano Calcutta 700 is a nice reel, but I don't think it offers a lot of line capacity. It comes in levelwind and non-level wind configurations.

Avet makes an interesting baitcasting reel.

I have a preference for braid (try Berkley Spiderwire Stealth) on the levelwinds, and mono (Berkley Trilene or Sufix Tritanium) on the non-levelwinds.

Make sure to match the preferred gear ratios to your style of fishing.

10-19-2004, 12:09 PM	#3
fishweewee Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: . Posts: 5,935	You have a lot of options for reels. With 3 oz plugs, I would default to the Abu 7000 series. New production models are only offered with level winds. If you can find a used Abu 7500 CT Big Game (no levelwind) or an Abu 7000 CL Big Game (with levelwind), I'd go with those. The Abu 6500 series are good for lighter weight lures as well as eels. Also, the Newell P-220, 229, and 235 are nice (all non level wind). Get the older models with the aluminum spools, or get a limited production run of the P's from http://www.charkbait.com. The Daiwa Sealine X 30 and 20 SHV's (SloSH) reels are fabulous too (non levelwinds) for the money. These are awsome chunking reels by the way. Take a hard look at the Penn 525's too. Shimano Calcutta 700 is a nice reel, but I don't think it offers a lot of line capacity. It comes in levelwind and non-level wind configurations. Avet makes an interesting baitcasting reel. I have a preference for braid (try Berkley Spiderwire Stealth) on the levelwinds, and mono (Berkley Trilene or Sufix Tritanium) on the non-levelwinds. Make sure to match the preferred gear ratios to your style of fishing.