[goingfishin]

Can anyone tell me if the 6600 reel is good for catfishing. I have two 6500 and like them alot but I want the spool release to be in front of the spool so I can cast with one hand.

 

[CJ21]

I think the 6600 will make a good catfish reel.

 

[joadb]

i just bought one-i love it.

 

[JimmyJonny]

I didnt want one because its easy to hit the button when setting the hook on a fish...not a pretty site from what I hear.

-Jim-

 

[psychomekanik]

I didnt want one because its easy to hit the button when setting the hook on a fish...not a pretty site from what I hear.

-Jim-

That does'nt matter if your thumb on the spool. I have an old one. I like it. I dont have a problem with setting the spool free on hook set. I love the fact i dont have to cross over to free spool it.

 

[xringer3]

There isn't any difference between the 6600 reels and the 6000/6500 reels except for the release button. They all use the same running gears and parts. Some of the 6600s have the 6.3to1 gear ratio, instead of the 5.3to1, but then again, so do some of the 6500s. Some like the bar release, some like the push button. Just a matter of opinion which flavor you like.