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Originally Posted by chefchris401
the more i look at those akios reels the more i want one. 
want to pair a conv reel with the 1328 century for jigging the ditch, think that will be a great set up. |
Isn't the akios a fancier version of a 6500, or is it a beefier reel? Is it enough reel to jig with braid in the canal? I've stripped gears in an older version Diawa Millionaire (6hm) trying this, and the inside of the akios looks about the same. Does anyone know how they compare strength wise to an ABU 6500/Diawa Millionaire?
Also, isn't the 1328 the fast action Sling Shot blank? If so it is going to unload very, very fast unless you overload it, and accelerating a conventional spool that fast creates major control issues. You probably could get away with it throwing only lead (or maybe pencils) but that setup reeks of trouble if you try to throw less aerodynamic stuff.
Casting distance with conventional stuff is a lot more about how smoothly you can unload the rod than anything else.