Baitcast Reels

• JasonN
  3 weeks ago

  Old world quality so rare these days.

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  JasonN
  3 weeks ago

  I purchased my C3 6500 many years ago. It has never let me down, and keeps doing what its supposed to do. I own other casting reels, both round and low profile. Some cost considerably more than my C3, but I feel it is the highest quality reel I own.

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• Velomax
  2 years ago

  Heavy Duty Workhorse

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Velomax
  2 years ago

  I bought this reel in the 5500 size to throw 8" 4oz swimbaits. After using a low profile casting reel I am impressed with the 15 lb drag and the volume of 25 lb fluorocarbon the spool will hold. I does the job admirably and I have not created a birds nest yet. Reel is made in Sweden and all parts appear to be high quality. It is still an excellent reel for the price. Unfortunately the price has increased a lot over the past few years. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

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• kjfishman
  2 years ago

  If I could only have one reel this would be it..

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  kjfishman
  2 years ago

  If I could only have one reel this would be it the Abu Garcia C4. Abu round reels are very well made and last for ever. Abu Garcia has parts available for almost every reel they have ever made on the off chance you did have a problem. The 4600 C4 cast very well and I like the fast line retrieve ratio. Like I said if I had to get rid of all but one of my reels the 4600 C4 is the one I would keep. Another great thing is youcan get it in a right or left hand version!

• Zack2car
  3 years ago

  Amazing piece of technology, my baby

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Zack2car
  3 years ago

  Bought 4 years ago. Use in fresh and salt water for all applications. Landed some amazing fish on this reel. Including a 21lb blue fish, and numerous 7-8 lb trophy largemouths. I perform basic maintenance twice a year. And she couldn't be working any better. Strong metal design, allows for ultimate durability and upgradable crabk handle allows for big game crankin!! Best purchase of my lfe! Bought one for my younger bro and he loves his too, he hauled in over 30 19-26" summer flounder last fluke ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "Amazing piece of technology, my baby". season using this bad boy. It is a true champion! Best reel I've ever owned. -Zack

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• CrappieMaster101
  3 weeks ago

  AWESOME

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  CrappieMaster101
  3 weeks ago

  I purchased this reel a couple of months ago and it was FANTASTIC!!! It handled my pb bass like a breeze and it still casts like a dream. It is so smooth and silent and I fished with it in all conditions rain, snow, sleet, saltwater, heat, you name it I fished it and it still stands to this day. THANKS ABU!!!!

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• Eeryji
  2 months ago

  Smooth!

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Eeryji
  2 months ago

  I am new to the bait caster world and this was the best choice out there for a beginner!

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• Timr
  9 months ago

  Decent reel for the money

  This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.
  Timr
  9 months ago

  I picked this up to replace a 20 year old 5000 abu that had a bad bearing. It casts decent and I can get a little more distance than I could with the old one. This is my heavy bait/ swim bait rig for now as I'll probably upgrade to a striper special in a year or so.

• Katman50
  10 months ago

  Not up to my standards.

  This reviewer rated product 3 out of 5 stars.
  Katman50
  10 months ago

  If you are looking for a reel like the ones you used to buy that were made in Sweden, this is not it. Some parts are plastic that used to be stainless steel. The drag did not work properly the first time I used it. I returned it to the store for a refund.

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• Mando2013
  2 years ago

  Deadly Budget Friendly Reel

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Mando2013
  2 years ago

  This is the perfect reel to get you started in the fishing scene. Slap this full of 20lb mono or 30 pound braid and youre ready to go. Gives 11 pounds of stopping power for those catfish or bull reds. If you set the spool tension correctly for the size of bait, it wont backlash/birdness. The braking system works excellent and the clicker is loud enough. The level wind awesome.. moves when casting and reeling in. I really don't have any complaints for this reel.

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• Granpa
  2 years ago

  Oldies but Goodies

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Granpa
  2 years ago

  I am still using an Ambassadeur 5500 that I bought in 1975. I have used it in fresh and salt water. Largest fresh water was a 29 pound striper, salt water was a 54pound red. It was and still is my favorite reel. It went with me when I was in the military, fished in the Mediterranean and the Aegean as well. My daughter can't wait till I hand it down [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

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• cjpuga75
  2 weeks ago

  this real is awsome

  This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.
  cjpuga75
  2 weeks ago

  Got the 6500 reel liked it so much orded the 7000.This reel is smooth,brought this cat in with ease.

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• Jbritton
  1 year ago

  Reliable

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Jbritton
  1 year ago

  I have used Abu Garcia for years and they all have been durable and reliable. This on might be my favorite. My friend bought this reel and I was able to use it on a fishing trip. It is smooth and I did not have any backlash the whole trip. I cant wait to get one of my own. Good Fishing!!!

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• Stickman78628
  10 months ago

  Love the magnetic brake

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Stickman78628
  10 months ago

  I took a chance and glad I did. I've been using the heck out of this and it just keeps on working without a hitch. Might turn out to be the best one I've ever had. Easy to cast, will cast a mile and only a couple of small back lashes. You'll get used to it in 10 minutes, go ahead buy one. I'm thinking of getting a couple more!

• FishingWithMinnows
  3 months ago

  Great new reel, easy to use!

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  FishingWithMinnows
  3 months ago

  I purchased this reel as my first baitcaster. Took me about 5-6 casts to get the hang of it, and it’s been great ever since. I really like the rocket clutch as well for pitching and flipping. Haven’t found this feature on any other baitcaster. Fantastic reel, especially for the price!

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• Tom G
  3 months ago

  Best reel for the money

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Tom G
  3 months ago

  The K model Curado was an ICast winner for a good reason. This is the best Curado in years with better gearing and a solid drag.

• Anonymous
  4 months ago

  Very smooth and casts far

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Anonymous
  4 months ago

  Just got a New Curado K for Christmas and used it over the weekend. It is very very smooth, casts a long way. Definitely a significant improvement over the last curado. Will be picking up another one as my budget permits.

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• Augiie
  1 year ago

  Best Reel Ever!!

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Augiie
  1 year ago

  I have had this reel for 10 years, never a hiccup. In some cases you really do get what you pay for.

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• Captain
  8 months ago

  Great reel

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Captain
  8 months ago

  I like how easy it is for beginners to use and is great with live bait.

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• Zane30
  2 weeks ago

  Very strong

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Zane30
  2 weeks ago

  I’ve had this reel for over a year now and it has been my go to along with the concept c by 13 fishing. It’s a very good reel and has held up well

• YAKKin TV
  6 months ago

  Tiny and lightweight!

  This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.
  YAKKin TV
  6 months ago

  I bought this about a year a go. Absolutely awesome real only thing I did not like about it it is definitely not salt water friendly. If not well maintained paint Will be chipped off due to salt water corrosion. Other than that I love this real. Check out the concept A3 or concept Z for salt water fishing.

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• erp1233
  2 years ago

  Another great Lews Product

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  erp1233
  2 years ago

  Smooth reel, same great Lew's quality. love it, recommend it!

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• Thomas77
  3 years ago

  Fantastic Reel!

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Thomas77
  3 years ago

  Casts light lures very well which is a quality that's hard to find. Superb ergonomics and cast quality. Magnetic brakes are nice and strong and have a very linear adjustable range from weakest to strongest. May be the best sub $100 BC reel out there.

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• MidwayChamp
  1 month ago

  Great for catching the fish that normally get away

  This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.
  MidwayChamp
  1 month ago

  I bought the Lexa last year, after missing a few big fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Since then, I've landed monster Redfish, Sharks, Black Drum, and other species of saltwater fish. Feels good to know that I have the power to reel them in, while having a smooth reel to boot. Perfect gift for the fishermen that doesn't want to tell anymore stories about "The one that got away!" Highly recommended

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• jchinojosa
  2 years ago

  Great first baitcaster

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  jchinojosa
  2 years ago

  This was my first baitcaster it taught me so much and the ease of use is incredible from this Shimano! I do use it in saltwater just got to clean it after each trip that's ok tho since I love messing around with all my fishing tackle. The centrifugal brakes are super easy to adjust, the reel is very smooth, and the drag has some impressive backbone. This baby can handle anything you throw at it and the Shimanos only get better from here but for a baitcaster this is a great price point and a ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "Great first baitcaster". solid solid reel. Will definitely buy more shimanos this thing can flat out fish!

• gone fishin
  3 years ago

  1 Year Later

  This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.
  gone fishin
  3 years ago

  I've been using Shimano Citica reels for about a year now. I bought the 7:1:1, 5:5:1 and 6:5:1 gear ratio reels and loaded them up with 20 lb.PowerPro braid. They're on a variety of rods ranging from a Powell 8' 804CB med.fast casting rod to a Castaway 7' G2CB7M med. lite casting rod. After a year of steady use all of them cast well with good distance and smooth spool movement. The retrieve is smooth with no signs of stiffness. The drags are set pretty tight and have shown no apparent wear even ... read more Click to read full text of review titled "1 Year Later". after several large catfish were landed. On the down side the 7:1:1 reel never spooled line evenly...always seems to end up higher on the handle side of the reel resulting in too many backlashes. On my last trip to the lake an 8 pound catfish took an H2O Express M series crank attached to the 7:7:1 reel and headed south...after a long fight the reel now has a slight vibration on the retrieve. Haven't opened it up to access the issue...just sayin'. Shimano reels are still my favorite, but the competition at this price range is closing in.

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• Raustas
  3 months ago

  The epitome of smooth.

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Raustas
  3 months ago

  I own two of these. Turn the handle and you will feel quality like no other. Casts a mile and very easy to set up. I have been bass fishing for 57 years and tried them all. Highly recommend it.

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• Bowedup
  3 years ago

  Light weight work horse and smooth

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Bowedup
  3 years ago

  I have been fishing the Gulf coast for over 20 years and this is by far the best reel I have ever used. It casts great, has an awesome drag system, and as smooth as butter on warm toast. The quality of this reel is way above the other highend saltwater baitcasters.

• Jonboat Tommy
  1 month ago

  Great product

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Jonboat Tommy
  1 month ago

  Once i got it tuned in i was very pleased with its casting ability. Would definitely buy another one.

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• Fish Whistler
  2 months ago

  Outstanding performance.

  This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
  Fish Whistler
  2 months ago

  I have never had a single reason to be concerned with the performance of my Abu Garcia 6500LC reels. Still going strong after 10 seasons. Bought 4 - 6500LC's to start this season, only to match my growing rod collection.

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• Stevester
  1 year ago

  Left Handed = Left Out!

  This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.
  Stevester
  1 year ago

  I own 9 Abu Garcia round reels in multiple configurations. One TGC 5001, two pro rocket 6501, one 7001 HS, and 6 C-3's. I love these reels and wouldn't dare trade them out. My only complaint: Why can't we get a left handed 5501 or 6501 Ambassadeur line counter. Please Abu, we lefties will buy them if you make them.

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