Catfish reel

[Moneymurphy]

I'm thinking about getting a new reel for flatheads and I want one with an adjustable bait clicker because sometimes the bigger bullheads will start pulling out line and setting off the clicker. What reels have an adjustable clicker?

[Scott K]

What type of reel are you looking for, bait caster, spinning reel?

[blakeb]

check out Okumas line of bait-feeder spinning reels, they are available in in sizes all the way up to 80 (huge)

they have a silk smooth clicker thats fully adjustable.

i own an epixor and a avenger and love them

they start at 39 bucks for the avenger and go up from there.

[pureinsanity]

abu 7000i

[Gordie]

abu 7000i

+1

[TruthWalleyes]

Dang-it! Now i'm thinking about Catfish again!

Also looking into a new reel or two...Do the okuma spinning reels have adjustable clicker?

I do prefer the baitcaster style when catfishing, but the reel that i have has a very light clicker renduring it useless most of the time.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I do prefer the baitcaster style when catfishing, but the reel that i have has a very light clicker renduring it useless most of the time.

Crank down on the spool tension knob (the one on the sideplate underneath the handle crank). Just remember to loosen it up to cast.

[Moneymurphy]

baitcaster

[bobbymalone]

abu 7000i

overkill.

6500 C3

[Scott K]

overkill.

6500 C3

I beg to differ!

[pureinsanity]

overkill.

6500 C3

underkill

7000i

[pureinsanity]

I beg to differ!

[Scott K]

I would even say at times, the 7000i or 7001i is an underkill!

[Here-Kitty-Kitty]

Love my 7000c3i, and its only overkill if your a rookie that fishes for bait. Hook a pig and you will want every ounce of that 7000. Just remember the reel is only one part to a successful catch pic release. If you don't have the rest of the gear needed, you have nothing.

[bobbymalone]

I'd love to run into the fish that my 6500 can't handle. It would be a whopper and I'm sure I'll curse myself for not having a 10000ci At least I'll have the story and pieces of charred 6500 shrapnel

Has anybody seen a 6500C3 not be able to do the job?

For the OP:

I used to use spinning reels, giant name brand reels on clearance and sometimes the junk that comes bolted on a walmart uglystik. I can't stand the top mount drag and I wasn't too happy with the bottom one either. Once I went caster I never looked back.

[Scott K]

I have a 6500c3, and on fish over 30#, that reel is working pretty hard. I have since, made the 6500 a dust collector. I like to be overly equipped, as when I am fishing in thick timber, and the fish of a life time is running toward it, I like the pole to have the backbone, and the reel to keep her in my control, and be able to persuade her towards the boat when I need to.

Make sure you pair up the new hefty reel, with a pole that will handle the load, such as the Wizzard Styx

[bobbymalone]

I have a 6500c3, and on fish over 30#, that reel is working pretty hard.

I'll give you that. I look at it as the vast majority of the fish I am gonna catch are gonna be under #30 and for that the 7000 is overkill. When the occasions do arise that I've got a monster cat on that 6500 is working hard but at least IMO not so hard that it can't do the job. Sure that fish would be better matched with 7000 but that fish isn't nearly as common as the 20lb-er. I'll post on here when I blow that thing up and let everyone say I told you so before I go out and but a 7000

Congratulations if you can put 30#+ fish in the boat every night

So that C3's for sale then?

[DTro]

I've seen way to many people constantly have to adjust their 6500 so that the bullhead isn't taking line off. That rarely happens with a 7000.

6500 is a great channel reel. That's my story and I'm stickin too it.

[Scott K]

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So that C3's for sale then? wink

Na, I dont sell stuff, I buy it

[Here-Kitty-Kitty]

Darren that was my biggest problem with the 6500. I could never keep clicker just right, be it bully or current god forbid it be both.

And I do have a 6500 that is burnt out after hauling in this fat girl.

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Joking

It this fat girl that left me one reel down

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Between sheer size and the lumber that she dug herself into I was a miracle it I got her in. How ever the reel was shot and lost my next fish that wasn't putting up a very good fight.

[Moneymurphy]

What's the difference between the 7000i and the 7000i c3? To me it looks like the line wouldn't lay even on the spool because the new model doesn't look like it has a synchronized levelwind system.

[Here-Kitty-Kitty]

Aluminum spool

Carbon Martrix™ drag system

2+1 stainless steel bearings

Instant anti-reverse

6-pin centrifugal brake

Smooth-casting and easy-handling, combined with plenty of knockdown power makes Abu Garcia's Ambassadeur 7000C3i Round Baitcast Reel ideal for drawn out battles with those fast-running big boys. Equipped with a chemical nickel-coated levelwind, aluminum spool, Carbon Matrix Drag System, 2+1 stainless steel bearing system with instant anti-reverse, 6-pin centrifugal brake and a clicker

aka just a newer 7000

[Gordie]

The kitty in my avatar was hauled in with a 6500c3 and let me tell you I would have felt alot more confindent about reeling it in with my 7000 but it did do the job. I do have the problem of the clicker being strong enough in heavy current.

IMO if you are looking to buy a reel and can afford a 7000 series I would go for that it is in NO way overkill when it comes to flatheads but a 6500 will work fine just my wear out a bit sooner than you think with that said I have rebuilt mine a couple times

[Ralph Wiggum]

What's the difference between the 7000i and the 7000i c3?

If I remember correctly, the 7000C3i has bearings and the 7000i has bushings.

[Moneymurphy]

so would you guys recommend the 7000i or 7000i c3?