[KittyFisher87]

Alrite everybody this is my first post and i need some help. I already own a abu 6500c3 on a 7ft ugly stik. But my girlfriend bought me a new rod the other day and i need help finding a new reel. I have been looking at the abu 6500 pro rocket catfish edition. Or one of the abu 7000s. Im not real sure of which of the 7000s i should look at. But i sure would preciate the help.

 

[festus]

Welcome to the USCA, Justin. What brand of rod, length, and action (medium, medium heavy, or heavy) did she buy you, that would help in picking a reel. And what size line do you wanna spool it with?

 

[Snagged2]

Hi Justin,

On the 7000's the size or capacity of all of them are the same,,to my knowledge. Except for the Narrow models..
The internal features are different on the various vintages, and models.
but, any modern, 7000 reel will have great usable features you'll enjoy using,, The 7000iC3 and 7000 CS models are IMO, top of the line currently..
the 7000i is a fairly well equipped reel!! as well.
Older units do the same things in different ways,, but, have a pretty good record in use!!

and,, Welcome th the USCA!!!:smile-big:

 

[KittyFisher87]

She got me a 7'6 rod heavy action. Im gonna be runnin 65pound braid.

 

[holliswood]

Check Bass Pro Shops website for some of the different 7000's they have on there. It helped get me going in the right direction. Make sure to check both the freshwater and saltwater sections. Imo, can't go wrong with any 7000 series. Also, Ming-Yang makes a respectable reel that is a tad larger than the 7000 that won't bust the wallet to bad. That catfish pro rocket is a nice reel as well. Happy hunting!

 

[KittyFisher87]

what yall think about the 7000 big game.

 

[Snagged2]

It'll work!!:cowboy:

 

[KittyFisher87]

I just know the 7000's hold alot more line then the 6500's. I was just wandering if the 7000's crank harder then the 6500's.

 

[BIG_D]

welcome Justin
the cranking on a 7000 verses a 6500 depends on gear ratio if the two have same ratio you wont tell a diff the strong point on a 7000 verses 6500 is the frame the frame on a 7000 is better than a 6500 hope this help..

 

[Snagged2]

Generally, the 7000's come with a 4.3:1 gear ratio, and a standard power handle,, so, they would "crank harder" than a higher gear ratio reel, which, IMO, isn't necessarily a good thing,, providing you are using a rod with sufficient backbone, worthy of a 7000 and equal line...
Some of the 7000's ,,ie, the Gold Big Game units, come standard with a 5.3:1 gear ratio.. much preferred,, IMO to the lower gear reels..
However,, a point to consider in comparing 7000's to 6500's etc, is the sturdy reel foot,, much beefier by comparison,, If you're intending to target Big Fish...

 

[KittyFisher87]

which one would u prefer. For big flatheads. And for that big of a rod. I usually run 50 pound braid. But im movin up to 65 pound. I already have a 6500c3. But dont they make a 7000c3. With a lower gear ratio.

 

[FLATHEAD STEVE]

7000ic3 IS ALL YOU WOULD NEED....And thats coming from a PENN guy...Sweet reels!

 

[Snagged2]

7000ic3 IS ALL YOU WOULD NEED....And thats coming from a PENN guy...Sweet reels!

I agree!!,, and, if you want a lower gear ratio,, go with a Penn 209-309, etc,, That coming from an Abu guy!!! LOL

but, If you use your stout fishing rod to fight the fish,, and use the reel to take up line,, , the lower gear ratios are not an asset..in Catfishing...IMO, and experience..

 

[KittyFisher87]

I will probaby half to try the 7000ic3. Does anybody on here use this reel.

 

[catfishjohn]

I will probaby half to try the 7000ic3. Does anybody on here use this reel.

I have one that I use along with my 6500c3's. I'd definitely recommend it. Its a brute of a reel for sure!!! I'm kinda partial to Abu Garcia reels though....:good:

 

[holliswood]

I will probaby half to try the 7000ic3. Does anybody on here use this reel.

I bought one from Greg (snagged2) and it has preformed flawlessly.

 

[Snagged2]

I will probaby half to try the 7000ic3. Does anybody on here use this reel.

I've got, and use, 4 of those Nasty things,,,Been tryin' to wear them out for awhile now!!:cowboy:

 

[airdrop]

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