Abu Garcia 6600 ssc3

[Fish Head]

At the sports show I stopped by the Abu Garcia booth. I explained that I don't do much Musky fishing so I don't want to spend alot, but I'm going to add a 2nd rod & reel. The rep recommended the 6600 ssc3. I also have read its praise in this forum.

Problem is, I can't find one online. When I go to Cabelas, Reeds or thorne Brothers, I see the C3 series, but not the SSC3 with the thumbar. It was red in color if that helps.

#1. What am I not understanding?

#2. How does this compare to the Pfluger Trion?

Thanks for the help.

[Fish Head]

I went to Gander Mtn last night. The guy working there doesn't know anything about a 6600 SSC3. They only have the regular C3 without the thumbar. The C4 has a thumbar, but that also has a different gear ratio.

Doesn't anyone here have any info on an Abu Garcia 6600 SSC3 or an opinion on a Pfluger Trion?

[hoggs222]

go to google dotcom & do a search for abu garcia 6600 ssc3. The first & second pages have the 6600 ssc3.

[guideman]

I picked up 4 of them last year and my customers loved them. I use them myself and I really like them, that thumb bar is great. I had absolutly no problems with them despite the beating they took.

"Ace"

[barnyard]

There's a few on hsolist right now.

Tom B

[Snag]

I picked one up at Thorne Bros. on Saturday for $75.

[mnmuzzleloader]

Ya I picked up one last year at the Muskie expo and it had just come out. Boy do I love that reel I prefer it over the C4 hands down. The rep said that there was alot of demand for it and it finally came out.

[Fish Head]

I couldn't find it on the web sites, but I called the stores and found that Cabellas and Gander Mtn don't carry it and Reeds and Thorne Brothers do have it.

I'm still comparing it to the C5 and the Pfluger Trion, but at least I know where I can get it. Anyone have the Trion or C5 care to comment?

Thanks for the help guys!!

[Huskiedevle]

For those that can look at Rollie's and Helen's Musky Shop catalog, or can go over to their HSOforum(www.muskyshop.com), you will find this reel. I am looking at it in that catalog as I am typing this. Also,if I am not mistaken, I think Reed's Muskie Fever has this reel as well, but not positive on this.