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bud8fan · 11-04-2002, 10:18 PM

MY suggestion for a casting reel is for you to shop around for a
Abu Garcia 6500 series reel. You can generally pick up a new one for $80-120 depending on the model.
If you search the internet or post on some of the fishing boards there is always someone who has a used one in nice shape for under $60. If you want something bigger then go with a 7000 series. The 7000 series will cost you a bit more.
I agree with Specialist that you will be hard pressed to find a better factory rod for the money than the Sealine-X. Tica makes nice one also but they are a bit more!
Another option is a OceanMaster from Bass Pro Shops!!
I strongly advise you to go with monofilament until you get the hang of the casting reel!! Reason being if you backlash the braid its a major pain in the ___ to pick out!!!
Once you get the setup a little trick to avoid real bad backlashes is to let out a cast's worth of line and put a piece of tape on the line. Then reel the rest of the line onto the spool. This will make it so that the line under the tape will not unwind if a backlash occur's.
Hope these idea's will help!!!
One thing to remember!! Buying an inferior casting reel will only frustrate you!! Trust me I hated casting reels until I bought a quality one!!

11-04-2002, 10:18 PM	#7
bud8fan Guest iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: RI Posts: 815	SnS's MY suggestion for a casting reel is for you to shop around for a Abu Garcia 6500 series reel. You can generally pick up a new one for $80-120 depending on the model. If you search the internet or post on some of the fishing boards there is always someone who has a used one in nice shape for under $60. If you want something bigger then go with a 7000 series. The 7000 series will cost you a bit more. I agree with Specialist that you will be hard pressed to find a better factory rod for the money than the Sealine-X. Tica makes nice one also but they are a bit more! Another option is a OceanMaster from Bass Pro Shops!! I strongly advise you to go with monofilament until you get the hang of the casting reel!! Reason being if you backlash the braid its a major pain in the ___ to pick out!!! Once you get the setup a little trick to avoid real bad backlashes is to let out a cast's worth of line and put a piece of tape on the line. Then reel the rest of the line onto the spool. This will make it so that the line under the tape will not unwind if a backlash occur's. Hope these idea's will help!!! One thing to remember!! Buying an inferior casting reel will only frustrate you!! Trust me I hated casting reels until I bought a quality one!!