Which reels should I get...

[rocket256]

What size fish you chasing? I say 0-50's (CL60A, 6000CSM) and 50+ CL70A, 7000CSM. In the last 2-3 weeks I have caught 7-8 big blues over 50+ lbs on a CL70A. So I know that one can handle the beating. I'm just waiting to do the same on the 7000CSM's. Good luck on your choice!

[BUDMEISER01]

Ming Yang CL60A from Renegade Tackle is the best bang for the buck with a 2 year no bs warranty and superior customer service. If you want to step up to something better Renegade Tackle also has Omoto reels which takes it to a higher level at an affordable price. Either one you choose, you can't go wrong with Renegade Tackle!!!

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[Catfish_Commando]

x2!! Abu Garcia is the standard that everyone else is chasing....

Omoto used to produce reels for Abu until around 2009'ish before a portion of the line was shifted to

[slowride]

Omoto used to produce reels for Abu until around 2009'ish before a portion of the line was shifted to

Does Omoto have something in the class of a Abu 7000iCS Pro Rocket and how would you say they compare? And I am talking a reel to reel comparison with price being left out of the equation.

[jworth]

Where are the omoto's made? I was actually aware of thier former Abu ties, just never had my hands on one.

[Catfish_Commando]

Closest would be the 7000 CSM. We have a deal with BOCA that we will be doing this summer hot rodding some reels. Be more $, but the option will be there.

Omoto 7000 CSM has the following features:

• 2+1 Stainless steel shielded ball bearings
• Magnetic Cast control
• 22 Pounds Max Drag
• Carbon Fiber Drag
• 5.5:1 gear ratio
• Capacity 14/393
• Corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse
• Precision brass gearing

The 7000iCS Pro Rocket has the following features:

• 2+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings
• 17 Pounds Max Drag
• Carbon matrix drag system
• 4.1:1 gear ratio
• Capacity 17/325
• Corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse
• Precision brass gearing

[slowride]

Where are the omoto's made? I was actually aware of thier former Abu ties, just never had my hands on one.

They are made in Taiwan.

[Catfish_Commando]

Where Asian people still kill themselves for dishonor!

[Mark J]

Does Omoto have something in the class of a Abu 7000iCS Pro Rocket and how would you say they compare? And I am talking a reel to reel comparison with price being left out of the equation.

The Omoto is a far step over the Ming.
I own a Omoto 7000 and use it in salt water. So far I've left it completely stock except for the lube.
Nothing wrong with an Omoto. In fact it's beefier in an aspect or two then an ABU.
A part or two I'm certain you could take out of an Omoto and transfer it to your ABU.

The reels for all intents and purposes are really close. The only thing you won't get with Omoto is all the aftermarket stuff available to the ABU but even some of that may fit.
I've just not had the notion to try it.

Would I buy another one?
Yes, and you probably know how critical I can be on reels.

[Mike81]

I bought several Omoto 7000 AB3 Jungles, have two CL70s also. I like both but if you can swing the extra dough the Omotos would be my choice.