So first time muskie fisherman, I am looking at the a ABU GARCIA Revo Toro s 61 for a muskie reel. I would using this for double 8 blades (Jr Cow Girl) or somewhere along that line.
Would this reel be something that could handle the type of stress from these blades?
I own a few winches in the 60 size.
I believe the s is significantly less expensive than the beast (new winch). I’ll venture to guess it don’t have the same guts.
You’re for sure good with the beast. The s might struggle with double 8’s but I do not have any experience with it, except I could never bring myself to buy one. Winch/beast or your casting for bass imo.
BTW, check out ffo-tackle.com
It is the berkley outlet store in spirit lake.
So first time muskie fisherman, I am looking at the a ABU GARCIA Revo Toro s 61 for a <strong class=”ido-tag-strong”>muskie reel. I would using this for double 8 blades (Jr Cow Girl) or somewhere along that line.
Would this reel be something that could handle the type of stress from these blades?
You bet, i have the same reel but rightie, have been happy with it overall. I you go to twin 10s it handles them fine as well.
How much 80-100# braid can these hold?
Do you have it with the power handle or did you stay with the normal dual paddles.
The power handle will help with fatigue.
I got the power handle. I put 75 yards of 80 or 100 on, not sure what they can hold but you dont need anymore than that. Buy some cheap bulk 20lb mono for a filler, good post on that in this forum a while back. Buy a 150 yard spool, split it between 2 reels and reverse both once the original gets frayed or nicked up. Very economical.
Well sounds I like will be pulling the trigger shortly on this reel, thanks everyone.
I’ve been shopping as well and for new, best prices I’ve found are eBay as of a week or two ago.
That is where I have been looking at also.
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