Abu Garcia 6600D5 reels

[Gopher_Guy]

I've done searches and just haven't found any info on the this site regarding this particular reel. They look and feel very nice. I almost bought one today, but I had to come check the forums to see if anybody had one before buying it .

Can anyone give me information on this reel? It has a line clicker too for cats. I am planning on pairing this with a guide series 7'6 rod from Gander. This will be my first muskie setup. I'll also be using it for cats and hopefully some big northerns.

[Fisher Dave]

I'm not familliar with them myself .. if you dont get much on here, I would recommend giving a garcia warranty repair place a call and see what they have to say about them. I know one is Minnetonka outdoors, I dont know of any others.

I have had very good luck with the garcia reels from the 4500-7000 series reels. I have gone through a couple pawls in time(level wind thing) probably due to accidental sand from fishing cats, and 1 pinion gear in a 6500C3 when my drag was too tight and a lower unit got my line(not boat I was in) when on freespool/bait clicker mode... needless to say my reel was screaming and I hit the handle to lock the spool and the pinion gear couldnt handle that sudden *grab*.... The good news is the 24' bayliner got my entire spool of 40 lb test and my reel was under warranty... I wonder if their lower unit was?