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4.6/ 5
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4.6/ 5
Ergonomics
4.4/ 5
Casting Performance
4.7/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4.6/ 5
100 out of 104(96%)reviewers recommend this product.
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Overall rating
4.6/ 5
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4.6/ 5
Ergonomics
4.4/ 5
Casting Performance
4.7/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4.6/ 5
100 out of 104(96%)reviewers recommend this product.
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4/ 5
A good Value
PostedFebruary 4, 2011
Mr. KnowItAll
from Portland, OR
Age:55-65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Novice
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4/ 5
Ergonomics
3/ 5
Casting Performance
3/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
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Fishing is not fun, it is work!
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3 Mature males?
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Just because it's raining....
The first reel I bought when I returned to fishing 5 years ago. I have bought a left hand one, the best choice for a right handed fisher, recently. I have also recieved 2 from a friend who semi wore them out. I repaired them. They are easy to repair, just bend the post that re-engages the reel back to a right angle. We catch chinook, coho, and steelhead with them. They handle big fish well. Casting is OK, but you have to develop a smart thumb.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/ 5
Great Bang for your Buck!!
PostedFebruary 2, 2011
Anonymous
from chicago, il
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4/ 5
Ergonomics
4/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
3/ 5
This reel is great! It doesnt cost a lot of money, and the money it does cost is worth every dime! This thing casts a mile, handles heavy braid well, reels with ease, little or no backlash, great design, and good looking! Doing a lot of musky fishing, the only downfall is that throwing huge crankbaits and double 10 bucktails, it does get a little heavy after 8 hours of casting. But no doubt about it, one of the best round reels I've purchased.
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5/ 5
5500 c3#c4
PostedFebruary 2, 2011
halcyon405
from Texas
Age:55-65
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4/ 5
Ergonomics
4/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
this is by far the best reel for heavy cover and carolina rig fishing . superior drag system and casting ability for these reels. have 8 myself I use in tournaments. cant do without them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ambassador 6601 C4
PostedFebruary 2, 2011
Chappy
from Seattle
Age:35-44
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:4
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
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This is a great reel all around. Ive been using it for Sturgeon, Lingcod, and Salmon. Currently I have it loaded up with about 250yds 40lb power pro braid and 20yds 20lb P-line CXX. The retrieve is fast. The casts are long and smooth, with little backlash. I am very satisfied with my purchase and have recommended Abu Garcia to my friends and will continue for life.