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Abu Garcia Big Game 7000IHSH

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Of the standard style Abu's it is one of the better choices. I had two of them for quite some time with no major problems. Smooth casting and reeling got a little overbearing after a long day but the power handle helps. If you stick to smaller or less resistant baits you will like it fot a long time. Catfishermen love em, but all they do is cast and soak (for the most part)

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Hiya -

Great reel for topwaters, small speed bucktails, jerkbaits or other baits without a lot of resistance. Not so good for hard-pulling baits just because of the gear ratio. Solid reel all around though.

RK

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I have one for 5 seasons now it was a refab one works great for regular stuff,,,however I know alot of guys who bought one at first thinking it would be a great double 10 burning reel,,most burned out the gears fast Id look for something else if you plan on alot of dbl 10 duty

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Well, I'll admit I like throwing cowgirls off and on. But so I don't make another mistake and just buy before asking, what brand of rod can I match up with this reel. I was wanting at least an 8' rod and hoping to keep the price under $200. Any thoughts?

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I threw double 10s with mine for the past 2 years without failure. It is not ideal for them but will work, more suited along the lines of what RK mentioned. My main gripe is the overall size as I palm the reel, don't have large hands, and thus get cramped/fatigued after using it for a couple hours. Also heavy compared to say a toro, believe roughly twice the weight.

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