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Post by banksidebandit on Dec 13, 2013 12:14:16 GMT -5
Looking for some smaller reels for channels. Old, new, used, beat up, doesn't really matter as long as it's in working order. Also I saw some people online recommending those Ming Yang reels if anybody knows anything about them.
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fishstick11
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Hunting for flattys with friends... Is their anything better
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Post by fishstick11 on Dec 17, 2013 14:55:42 GMT -5
a thing of advice... if you are getting a baitcaster get one with a clicker it is soo much nicer... and my X brother in law has had a few ming yangs and he likes them and they are very similar to a abu garcia... but i wouldnt recommend one because i would get a name brand just for the fact it is probably better made abu's arent super expensive, but I havent heard anything bad about them
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Post by banksidebandit on Dec 17, 2013 23:36:13 GMT -5
I normally don't run my clickers from the boat. I just put them in the rod holders and let the circle hooks work their magic. I mainly drift or run bobbers for channels as well. But there are some years where Abu made 5500s with clickers on them, and yes that would be ideal just in case I decided to use it.
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Post by Smoothkip on Dec 18, 2013 6:21:13 GMT -5
I've heard a lot of bad reviews on the ming yang reels.
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chuckd67
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Trophy Catfish Sportsman
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Post by chuckd67 on Dec 18, 2013 7:25:05 GMT -5
I've heard a lot of bad reviews on the ming yang reels. They sure do look good though. LOL Where you been Kip? Do you got the Flathead Blues. Glad to see you posting again. |
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Post by Chuck on Dec 18, 2013 11:40:31 GMT -5
Lots of bad reviews on them here too. From people I trust.
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Post by banksidebandit on Dec 18, 2013 17:17:17 GMT -5
Found an older 5000 on ebay for $15 free shipping so I ordered it. Said it was in working order and I received it today and the handle and star drag were bent to where it was rubbing and would barely turn. I bent it back and the gears and such are still rough so I'll have to give it a good run through and possibly replace a few parts. The seller said he didn't know anything about reels and will be refunding me my $15 as well and I can keep the reel. Ended up with a free reel out of the ordeal and should be perfect for a channel rig. Still always in the market for some new rigs though.
I also saw a lot of bad reviews on the Ming Yangs.
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Post by Skyline1506 on Dec 28, 2013 13:54:37 GMT -5
those mings are not what they look to be. i had some and most had problems right out of the box. i would run an abu bcx before those heaps.
diawa millionaires hit the classifieds for a good price a lot. those are bad ass little channel reels
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Post by walkinstick on Mar 5, 2014 19:17:07 GMT -5
I have 2 abu ambassader 6500 cs sports mags for sale. excellent condition. no clicker.
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Post by Chuck on Mar 6, 2014 16:16:29 GMT -5
I have 2 Abu 6500's in black with power handles and clickers. Used maybe 20 times. Almost perfect condition.
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Post by banksidebandit on Mar 13, 2014 19:27:45 GMT -5
I already picked up a few reels guys but thanks for the responses. Now I'm just waiting to put em to use!
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Post by mexicanthreat on Mar 13, 2014 21:03:38 GMT -5
I already picked up a few reels guys but thanks for the responses. Now I'm just waiting to put em to use! What did you pick up? |
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Post by banksidebandit on Mar 14, 2014 23:24:08 GMT -5
Picked up 2 older 5000's off a family friend for $20. They needed some major cleaning but the older ones are extremly simple and I got them greased and lubed like new. Wanted to downsize my channel rigs and these are perfect.
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