I have a couple of that style of reel, and just prefer open bail, Zebco, or fly. I find the action clumsy. What am I missing? I often fish rivers, or I am drift fishing on my Dad's boat when I can visit him in the summer.
Phil
To quote a famous commercial for another product, "It takes a licking..."...the 5500c...that thing has been submerged more times than I can remember, still going strong.
I prefer fly-fishing or spinning gear in those situations, too.I have a couple of that style of reel, and just prefer open bail, Zebco, or fly. I find the action clumsy. What am I missing? I often fish rivers, or I am drift fishing on my Dad's boat when I can visit him in the summer.
Phil
Sure is purty, though!...So a couple of years ago I got a little nostalgic and bought a Pflueger Patriarch...
Depends on what I am trying to catch. I find a decent Zebco performs well. I may have to give the Abu a try.