i got it.
"10 times a day"
Now that i look at it, no not really. i'm not being as picky and difficult as i am reputated for
i made a simple list: 704z, 55/6500ss or the Abu.
thanks to you guys....
I narrowed it down to: 55/6500ss or the Abu.
I already made my mind up on the rod, hope saltheart finds a 9' blank for me over there this-weekend
John, if i'm having a custom rod built- i don't want to buy a spinner and then switch over to the abu over time..to buy ANOTHER rod..unless of course- the rod can be used for both?? (BUT mostly baitcast?)
i'll keep my shakepeare reel in the truck when surf fishing.. incase i get a backlash from hell during a blitz, i can switch reels with a snap... good idea?
but i think, why should i hold off and buy a spinner? you have to learn sometime.....the spinner isn't going to make me better at untangeling backlashes
i THINK i will buy the Abu 6500....unless i change my mind again
<kidding>
John, you haven't been in the SA on bald hill road lately- have you? ISLES AND ISLES of QUALITY (some non-quality) rods/reels/tackle. a whole showcase of reels. they DO have abu's....not sure if they have that model.
S.A. is good, bought my 'Yak and waders over there..speaking of waders; i got hodgman stocking foot neoprenes......will i die in the summer time in these things? thinking of exchanging them for the same priced breathables ($99.99) not the best, but prob not the worse..good idea?? i have Felt Sole wading shoes with GOOD gravel guards, think these things will help me when walking on rocks?
bak on topic, abu 6500
would quaker lane b&t carry this thing.? Ericksons B&t ?... probably not getting it till around late march
Thanks for all the help.
-Mike