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Post by chillydigits on Jun 17, 2013 20:46:21 GMT -5
I just lucked into a sit in Kayak to add to my Bank fishing gear. My plan is to use it to paddle my Bluegills and bullheads out into the lake farther then I can cast. My set ups are a pair of 5500 pro rockets on 8ft uglystik catfish rods. I am guessing lack of line capacity and the need for a stronger rod for the long hooksets will work against my current set ups. I am pretty set on a Bottom Dwellers original cat fight rod when they return to stock. Reels, I am leaning toward the 6500 series, I plan on using 40lb. Power pro braid line capacity shouldn't be a problem? I am looking at both the ProRocket and the BigGame. Leaning toward the BigGame due to it coming with the power handle and the fact that it is $20.00 cheaper then ProRocket doesn't hurt either. Am I missing something that makes the ProRocket a better choice? The only bummer with either choice is that Bottom Dwellers doesn't carry either reel. If I am overlooking a better choice and or any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Post by smokey869 on Jun 17, 2013 21:13:18 GMT -5
probably not a whole lot of difference in the 2 reels, just wondering where you are pricing them from, I found them at $122 for the 6500cl big game and $137 for the rocket, I think the rocket has and extra bearing but I am not sure, my fishing partner has the cl and really likes it, I have the chrome rocket and its pretty sweet but that's another 50 lol
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Post by Smoothkip on Jun 17, 2013 21:19:41 GMT -5
Dave can get about any reel even though there not on the website. I'd contact him. Also I'd run at least 65# braid if your going with the power pro. I run 80# on my lake rods.
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Post by chillydigits on Jun 18, 2013 18:52:08 GMT -5
Dave, your right its a 15 dollar difference, so there isn't much difference cost wise, 65 lb braid, I thought I was going large with 40lb. I really want to be sure to get this rod, reel and line set up right.
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Post by Smoothkip on Jun 18, 2013 19:37:26 GMT -5
Over kill isn't ever a bad thing when your chasing flatheads! I don't want to be the guy telling the story of the one that got away!
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Post by chillydigits on Jun 18, 2013 20:39:15 GMT -5
Point well taken.
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Post by abudoc on Jun 19, 2013 21:53:26 GMT -5
They are the same except for the power handle and color. Both reels have the heavier frame that come with the pro rockets.
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Post by chillydigits on Jun 21, 2013 15:02:57 GMT -5
AbuDoc, thanks for the heads up on them being the same reel. Seems like the 6500 Big Game for 122.00 with Power handle is a much better deal.
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Post by chillydigits on Jun 21, 2013 15:53:31 GMT -5
Just when I think I have decided to go with the 6500 Pro Rocket, I notice that Bottom Dwellers has the 7000 Pro Rockets for a sale price that makes them cheaper then a 6500 Pro Rocket! Guess that will give me some food for thought while I'm fishing Sat. Night.
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Post by Skyline1506 on Jun 21, 2013 19:23:33 GMT -5
7000 is going to be a better flathead rig than a 6500. more line capacity, stronger drag, more retrieve per crank, etc
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Post by Skyline1506 on Jun 21, 2013 19:23:46 GMT -5
7000 is going to be a better flathead rig than a 6500. more line capacity, stronger drag, more retrieve per crank, etc
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Post by chillydigits on Jun 22, 2013 15:46:39 GMT -5
Just to prove that I am an indecisive lunatic, I ended up ordering an Alphamar 16 from David at Bottom Dwellers.
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Post by abudoc on Jun 22, 2013 20:39:41 GMT -5
You will like the Alphamar's and they will be a better match for the catfight rods than the 6500's.
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Post by Skyline1506 on Jun 22, 2013 22:46:46 GMT -5
wow. awesome choice. you will not be disappointed. wayyyyyyyyyy better reel than any 65 or 70 series reel.
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