Catfish reels?

[aanderud]

What type of reel do y'all like. I'm on a budget, looking for something for my cane pole that can handle flatheads and blues.

Thanks

[Rick G]

The words budget priced reel and flatheads means you wont have it long . Imo. Abu is best and a bigger reel is always better 7000c3 is what I run for channels. This is almost always more reel than I need but just knowing it's not going to fall apart after a couple hundred fish was worth the price.

[Dennis Steele]

For about 60 bucks you can get a Penn 9m or 209.

Theyre basic and a little slow on retrieve but have dependable drags and built to take a lot of abuse.

For a few bucks more you can get a Penn 310gt or 320gt.

Very good reels and tough as nails.

I use a 310 on my "stiffy" for winching cats out of snags and rock piles.

[Here-Kitty-Kitty]

7000c3 is what I run for channels. This is almost always more reel than I need.

Holy hell batman what kinda channels are you chasing? You live by a nuclear waste runoff were they grow to unheard of sizes? I would love to run into one of those channels where a 7000c3 can't handle it.

[Rick G]

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Holy hell batman what kinda channels are you chasing? You live by a nuclear waste runoff were they grow to unheard of sizes? I would love to run into one of those channels where a 7000c3 can't handle it.

Not so much size of fish but the need to drag them out of heavy cover in fast water.

[Dennis Steele]

If your thinking about getting a 7000c take a look at Newel Reels.

They are comparable in quality and price and made right here in America.

Penn is also an American company. The International models are also still made in America.

[Here-Kitty-Kitty]

I have a penn and I love it

[Dutch55406]

Zebco 33 would work on that cane pole just fine

[slipperybob]

I use a $20 Shakespeare Alpha reel.

[aanderud]

I was originally just kidding around on the post -- hence the reference to the cane pole. However, I will say thanks for the replies - reminded me that there's more than just abu out there. I have a couple 6500s and a 7000, and I gotta say I haven't been too impressed with the abu 6500s that I own. The 7000 has only one season under it, and I've been happy so far but I'd have to give it another year before I bought another.

Next reel I buy might just be a penn, I've heard good things from LOTS of people.

[Dennis Steele]

Sometimes, you don't even need a reel.

Just sit down against a tree along the bank, pull your straw hat down over your eyes, tie your line to your toe and take a knap.

Its just catfishing after all.

[A.W.Wolfram]

If you are looking for a little somthing diffrent look at the ADT 30.

It would be a sweet Flat Reel.

[Dutch55406]

What a Zebco not good enough for ya? Penn, Abu and now I see a few guys trying Ming-Yang/Omoto. Guess it depends on how much you want to spend. From reading this board you already know that though.

[A.W.Wolfram]

What... $1200.00 is too much for a cat reel?

I have 7 6500s and love them. I have not seen the need to go to the 7000s.

[Gordie]

aanderud I would love to take on a big flat on a thirty foot bamboo cane pole It would be a rush in its own right and WOW what a battle it would be.

I pulled my PB out of the river with 6500c3 and 50lb superbraid and I'm sure it'll pull more biggin's out of the river. I do how evr love my 7000 series thou

[slipperybob]

And I thought that it was for something that can be dropped into muddy water and feel the reel grind becuase that's just normal for it as long as it can crank up line.

[aanderud]

Wow Andy, that ADT reel is pretty expensive. I barely spent that on my boat!

[DARK30]

I have Penn and Abu...I'm good, don't need any more mudeye rigs. I don't need ANY more rods n reels.. I just need the time to use what I got

[tonkapat]

Diawa saltist 20LW. Big power handle and high speed retrieve.

[mrklean]

make sure you toss some 2lb power pro on that cane pole

[mike11]

Penn 209 ms LH Reel Saltwater

im looking at this reel on HSO-Classifieds it doesn't say if it has a reel clicker does anyone know if it does

thanks

[Here-Kitty-Kitty]

Penn 209 ms LH Reel Saltwater

im looking at this reel on HSO-Classifieds it doesn't say if it has a reel clicker does anyone know if it does

thanks

My Penn 209 does and I love it. Sounds completely different from any other reel, and its loud. So for those that shore fish or the sleepy fisherman you can hear it loud and clear.

[proguide]

I have an array of 6000s and 6500s. I am an Abu man unless it that one from china that blows out after six trips. The Abus have treated me right and if something does break they are easy to fix. I just added a 7000 to the collection a few weeks ago.

[MinnesnowtaWild]

Can you get a 7000 anymore that's NOT made in China?

[proguide]

Can you get a 7000 anymore that's NOT made in China?

Not sure and it this particular case, I don't care because it was a gift.