What is the Best Bait-Caster for Inshore Fishin'

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I GOT MY FIRST ABU BACK IN THE 70'S, STILL USING IT, ALSO HAVE 8 MORE ABU'S 5500 THROUGH 6500. THESE ARE THE BEST CASTING REELS MADE. I HAVE CAUGHT FISH FROM 1/2# UP TO 79# ON THESE REELS, HAVE FAUGHT SOME FISH IN EXCESS OF 100# AND THEY ALL HAVE WORKED FLAWLESSLY. THE DRAG IS SMOOTH AS GLASS AND I THINK THIS WHY I LIKE THEM SO MUCH. I HAVE NEVER BROKEN A LINE IN A STRAIGHT PULL BECAUSE THE DRAGS ARE JUST GREAT. I HAVE MANY DIFFERENT REELS BUT THE ABU IS THE BEST THERE IS FOR INSHORE SALT OR FRESH WATER.
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I really like my Calcutta's as well. Have caught grouper, kings, cobia, trout and reds on them and they still work like new.
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:thumbup: ABU,still using the old XLT's from my bass fishing days,gave all the shimanos to the boys.Also the Lew's 25SS,have a couple of them and they work great and also a couple of Pfleugers.It's just a matter of preference,that is why there are so many.
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Post by TroutTrent »

WOW what a Question, as for me Abu's all day long :thumbup: and as for casting distance against other reels the world record casting is set by Abu Garcia for the second year in a row and don't know how many before that but the Shimano's are awesome to.
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Post by Ty one on »

Abu all the way. For all the reasons that were mentioned in the other post.

Plus, the parts from one in the 70s will work in the ones made today. :thumbup:

Like their adds say, They make noise because we still use metal gears.
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Post by Tidedancer »

Thanks folks. That was a lot more info than I expected. Tom we should be proud of our family here and there help.
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