Thinking of getting Abu C5 , any feedback out there ?

[sbro73]

Either that or Abu Garcia 5600 Morrum for Pike and Muskie.

[Musky Mike]

I have one for topwater & jerkbaits. It's not very good for crank's. Hard to turn because of the high gears. 5 to 1 is great for the crankbaits. Hope this helps.

[Muskydanno]

Muskymike is right. C5's gear ratio is a little fast for pulling anything except plastics and topwaters. It works great for jerks or topwaters because of how quick it can pick up the slack line. This is its main use for me.

[guideman]

I wouldn't recommend a C5 as a multiple use reel for pike or muskie fishing. High speed reels have

certain presentations they excell at however they are not good for all around multiple use. IMHO

The C3 is much better suited for mutiple use and they also cost a little less than the high speed reels.

"Ace"

[RuKiddingMe]

Hey, go with the Morrum 5600 you will not be disappointed. I have one and love it, it's a work horse and great all around reel.

I would stay away from the high geared reels for an all arounder, a day of cranking some big lipped or bladed baits and you hand is ready to fall off.

RU

[sbro73]

Thanks for for all the output. Took a trip to Thorne Bros. and died and gone to heaven. Settled on the Abu Garcia 6600ssC3, very impressed with the reel,will probably get the Morrum later.Was very impressed with the service I recieved. Happy Fishing !!!

[mntraveler]

I have a C4 and it has treated me fine thus far. That being said, I was talking with a knowledgable sales guy the other day and he said he has heard Abu doesn't honor their warrany for musky tackle because the gears burn up.

[guideman]

Abu has great customer service, they have fixed or replaced every reel I sent them, regardless of the problem.

"Ace"

[Gus]

Sbro, what did that reel set you back? I've been eyeing them up online but I have not found one in person yet.

thanx

[sbro73]

Gus, The reel was very reasonable at 74.99 plus tax, and is built very solid. Used it a week ago with a big Jitterbug (Black) and nailed a 13 Lb Northern, out of Lake of the Isles. Good fishing !!!!

[Doonbuggy]

Gus - I also bought the 6600ssC3 at Thorne Bros. I think it is normally $75. I believe I got it for $70 at their one day sale last month. The service was very helpful.

It is a sharp maroon color, but I can't say that I've used it yet, hope to get in some pike casts before 'skis are legal next Sat.

DB

[rascalP]

I got the 6601 (left-hand retrieve) from Thorne last year. Luke steered me to it. He explained the gear ratio thing to me. Lower ratio makes a better all around reel. It's basically a C3 with a thumb-bar.

You can't beat Thorne Bros' for muskie fishing. Their prices are competetive, and knowledge is second to none. Get to know em' -- They LOVE to fish muskies.

[Liquidsmoke]

Cabela's had the C6 on sale a little while ago for $80 something. Don't remember exactly how it compares, just thought it was a good price. Unfortunately I had just purchased three new IM-7's and wasn't allowed to purchase the reels to go with them(wife--nuff said?).