Just thought I would pass this along!
January 10, 2013 at 12:47 pm
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Cabelas Online is showing 6061’s in stock…..
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January 10, 2013 at 1:53 pm #1128948
As much as I want one I am not going to pay $100 for an ice reel.
January 10, 2013 at 2:10 pm #1128952Quote:
I know there are a ton of posts already on this, but I have 2 questions. Is it too heavy for panfish and can the handle be swapped to be on the right side so you reel with the right hand?
No, it is not too heavy for panfish. Yes, you can switch it to a right hand retrieve. 13 fishing has some you tube videos of how to do it. Or you can mail it in to them and they will do it for free when I spoke to Matt at the St. Paul Ice Show.
FDR
January 10, 2013 at 2:26 pm #1128959Quote:
As much as I want one I am not going to pay $100 for an ice reel.
I understand what you are saying. Apparently some people don’t think $99 is out of line because people are buying them on ebay for up to $185 each.
January 10, 2013 at 4:39 pm #1129027I understand as well, but I got money for my birthday with strict instructions to use it to by the EC multiplier that is out of stock that I wanted. So I basically could get this for a Eagle Claw multiplier price.
January 10, 2013 at 5:26 pm #1129044For those of you that have been able to fish with these reels, can you fish with them specifically for walleyes? I’ve seen a bunch of people use them for panfish but haven’t seen anything for walleyes. Thanks! I’m on the fence with these reels and about to press checkout!
Also, how are you guys setting up these reels? All mono? flouro? Braid with leaders?
January 10, 2013 at 5:47 pm #1129052Can be used for whatever you like, My current one is set up for gills/perch new one will be more perch and possibly walleye.. all my ice reels are mono but choice is yours what to spool with…
January 10, 2013 at 7:29 pm #1129081Not sure why, but Reeds are selling 6061’s via auction on eBay. Even though their website says they are out. Not sure how I feel about that.
January 10, 2013 at 7:39 pm #1129093Quote:
For those of you that have been able to fish with these reels, can you fish with them specifically for walleyes? I’ve seen a bunch of people use them for panfish but haven’t seen anything for walleyes. Thanks! I’m on the fence with these reels and about to press checkout!
Also, how are you guys setting up these reels? All mono? flouro? Braid with leaders?
I caught 4 walleyes with one the other weekend. Nothing over 15 inches and I didn’t use the drag. But I like it a lot.
January 10, 2013 at 8:05 pm #1129104Do you guys believe the reel is worth the pricetag? Or should I hold off until next year? Ice season is practically half way over with. On the other hand…my birthday is right around the corner
January 10, 2013 at 8:25 pm #1129116I think it’s worth it…
January 10, 2013 at 9:01 pm #1129135Quote:
The 6061 is a much better reel than the EC and IMO worth the pricetag… I have one in the mail as I type since ,y first one has been so nice to use…It will be replacing a spinning reel for deep water perch jigging…
X2-X2-X2-NO COMPARISON BETWEEN THESE 2 REELS.
January 10, 2013 at 9:15 pm #1129139I have one and not a big fan of it…I am used to spinning reels,that is what reach for first.The free spool is not the “cats meeeeoooow ” like everyone says it is,very touchy,VERY!.I can get my lure down faster with my Abu.As far as line twists go,I can get it straight in a matter of seconds… Just my opinion and yes,I am VERY opinianated about my fishing gear!!!
So,I will give it another try tomorrow,maybe… PaulJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:17 pm #1129142Back the spool tension all the way off mine will fall as fast or faster than most my spinning combos… I do think they are the cats meow and the one reel it will be replacing is an Abu….
January 10, 2013 at 9:21 pm #1129145Simple…Greed…I called them last week asking if they had any and was told sold out in Dec, then saw on E Bay they have them listed, one less place that gets my money from now on…
January 10, 2013 at 9:40 pm #1129155Quote:
Simple…Greed…I called them last week asking if they had any and was told sold out in Dec, then saw on E Bay they have them listed, one less place that gets my money from now on…
I wonder if, since they are a retailer, if selling them on eBay is in any way against any retail agreement they may have with the company. It is a free market, but I don’t expect a store to sell things at auction. Buy It Now, maybe, but not on auction.
January 10, 2013 at 10:20 pm #1129176Quote:
I have one and not a big fan of it…I am used to spinning reels,that is what reach for first.The free spool is not the “cats meeeeoooow ” like everyone says it is,very touchy,VERY!.I can get my lure down faster with my Abu.As far as line twists go,I can get it straight in a matter of seconds… Just my opinion and yes,I am VERY opinianated about my fishing gear!!!
So,I will give it another try tomorrow,maybe… Paul
IF you don’t like it. I might want it.
January 10, 2013 at 11:01 pm #1129187I like mine very well, spools very fast and it feels right in the hand.
January 10, 2013 at 11:27 pm #1129192Anybody who thinks he needs a $100 reel to pan fish, I’ve got a bridge I’d like to sell you.
January 10, 2013 at 11:31 pm #1129194My open water reel was almost $100 why not for ice? I have many $200-$500 reels for open water, when you use something alot to the point of abuse and beyond you buy the best…To me the 6061 is well worth it or I would not have bought a 2nd one… Do I “need it” maybe not but can have it so do…
January 11, 2013 at 2:21 am #1129243Quote:
Anybody who thinks he needs a $100 reel to pan fish, I’ve got a bridge I’d like to sell you.
Where is it located?
I wouldn’t spend $100 either, in fact that is why I wasn’t going to buy one. But at $50 it is very tempting.
January 11, 2013 at 2:59 am #1129254I would wait on it for this year… EC has a newer version of the multiplier in the works that will be out next year. But you didn’t hear that fom me…
January 11, 2013 at 3:11 am #11292606061 is 3x the reel the EC is, guessing we will see several companies making this type of reel next year and those already out improving theirs….
January 11, 2013 at 3:32 am #1129264Do you guys see any changes and/or improvements made to the current 6061 next ice season? Would be crappy if I bought one this year only to be one uped next year with new improvements made to it. Thanks
January 11, 2013 at 3:34 am #1129265Maybe drag improvement about all I see with them…My guess is you will see a carbon verion or something lower priced for those reluctent to spend $100
January 11, 2013 at 3:51 am #1129267I guess I’m going to own a few bridges as I ordered two more this morning.
January 11, 2013 at 4:05 am #1129271Quote:
Maybe drag improvement about all I see with them…My guess is you will see a carbon verion or something lower priced for those reluctent to spend $100
I’ve also been reading that it is fairly difficult to hold a rod in the pistol or pencil grip with this reel because of your glove rubbing/interfering with the spool. I’d like to see a change to the reel to allow for this to happen
January 11, 2013 at 5:00 am #1129277Quote:
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Maybe drag improvement about all I see with them…My guess is you will see a carbon verion or something lower priced for those reluctent to spend $100
I’ve also been reading that it is fairly difficult to hold a rod in the pistol or pencil grip with this reel because of your glove rubbing/interfering with the spool. I’d like to see a change to the reel to allow for this to happen
I dont see the challenge there, I pencil grip but rare I ever wear gloves when fishing….
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