Reel Replacement!!

[muskieboy46]

My C3 7000 has broken down for the 3rd time and my c3 5600 for the second so i'm looking to upgrade. I'm sick of these two reels. I have two ideas on how to do this.

1) buy two, relatively cheap reels, to replace these. I was looking at the Cardiff and the Saltist.

2) buy one, more expensive reel, that can handle both dawgs, cowgirls, and smaller stuff. I was thinking one of the Revo's might be a good bet.

Thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks,

Trevor

[50inchpig]

personally, i'd buy two saltists, not a bait made i can't throw with mine, but my buddies with revos like them quite a bit.

do you have two rods?

[Nick Kuhn]

If you are patient and shop around Revo's aren't too expensive. My Revo Toro 61 should be arriving tomorrow, $157 shipped. Didn't even qualify for the free sunglasses...

[JimBuck]

Revos and Saltists are both great reels in your rang. Shop around and find a bargain.

[RuKiddingMe]

I'm with Pig, pick up two Saltist 20LW's you won't be sorry.

[not_nuf_time]

Just picked up a revo toro 50 for 175.00, used only one weekend but loved it.

[Esox_Magnum]

I have been running a Revo Toro 60 since spring 09 for DCG's and still flawless after 140 trips. A few more that have stood the test of time for me, Shimano Curado 300 DSV, Okuma Induron 400IDX ( discontinued replaced with the Akeena 400), Shimano Corsairs and Calcutta B's. Watch the classifides I'm posting a few reels here soon....

[smeese]

Calcutta B's huh? Guess I just figured the bottom end was just that, but I have heard this alot lately so maybe one is in the stars for my future.

[Esox_Magnum]

I have a partner that can break an anvil with a rubber hammer, so far the Calcutta B is the only reels he hasn't destroyed...I loaned him one of my Indurons once and he broke it in less than a day.... I run a Corsair on 1 rod I got used 6 years ago and it's never failed me yet and I do nothing to my reels other than use them.....

[kingfish689]

I have a 301 corsair and a calcutta 400b the corsair has bin discontinued but I would buy either one again If i needed a new reel. never had a problem with them

[Tim_Anderson]

Shimano 700TE if you like to burn big blades or throw heavy baits.

Shimano 400TE for all around use though it seems slightly undersized for burning double tens or thirteens. I play it safe with reels now, especially the expensive ones. Have learned plenty of lessons over the years, and have not broken a reel now in quite a while.

Shimano Curado 300E for burning small to medium blades, and for slow rolling big blades at night.

Used a saltist for the first time the other night. Seems like a good reel, but I have no experience with them as to their longevity. I can vouch for the Shimano's though. They are spendy but well worth it to me.

I don't have a Toro, but I do have one of the Revo's that's a low profile bass sized reel. Have caught a whole bunch of muskies on it, and enjoy the heck out of it.

Best advice I can give is to match your bait size AND your fishing style to the reel.

[muskieboy46]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I went out and bought a saltist 20 levelwind today. Hope to get some use out of it this week.

I do have two rods. I'm currently taking apart the 7000 to see if I can repair it myself so my dad can have a bigger lure reel. After catching two fish on a bulldawg he doesn't think they are so heavy lol.

Trevor

[muskieboy46]

So far I have really enjoyed the Saltist. Got my first muskie on it tonight and it worked great. 49incher.

Trevor

[nater]

You will love your saltist the only thing I heard about them is the release spring will fail if you use them like a guide, so eventually.

I got mine a couple weeks ago to replace the old trusty 7000 for some speed. So far, its awesome only hauled in a nice fat pike on a dawg but love the reel for its versatility. Sure its a bit harder bringing in big blades at high speed but you don't have to crank mach 3, but then again who says muskie fishing is easy??

[NETim]

My C3 7000 has broken down for the 3rd time and my c3 5600 for the second so i'm looking to upgrade. I'm sick of these two reels. I have two ideas on how to do this.

1) buy two, relatively cheap reels, to replace these. I was looking at the Cardiff and the Saltist.

2) buy one, more expensive reel, that can handle both dawgs, cowgirls, and smaller stuff. I was thinking one of the Revo's might be a good bet.

Thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks,

Trevor

Whatcha gonna do with the 7000?

[muskieboy46]

I've taken it apart and am trying to fix it. I so far have made it "usable". But the lever doesn't lock 90% of the time when you try to cast.