new reel help?

  • nathan_schott
    Cheboygan MI
    Posts: 125
    December 10, 2013 at 3:28 pm #1359180

    just saw the black betty post and it made me want an inline rod and reel combo. looked online and found some decent prices on some. just wondering if anyone had any favorites…..100 dollars for an ice reel is not an option as much as i wish i could get that 6061?

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    December 10, 2013 at 3:31 pm #1370381

    What ever in-line reel you decide to buy make sure it has the “free spool” option

    Let us know what you decide on.

    rkd-jim
    Fountain City, WI.
    Posts: 1606
    December 10, 2013 at 3:31 pm #1370382

    I have a Genz inline and am now considering an Eagle Claw in line….$29.95-$44.95 depending on the type of spool. The Eagle Claw is a free spool.

    nathan_schott
    Cheboygan MI
    Posts: 125
    December 10, 2013 at 3:39 pm #1370387

    anyone use the frabils at all?

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    December 10, 2013 at 3:42 pm #1370388

    Quote:

    I have a Genz inline and am now considering an Eagle Claw in line….$29.95-$44.95 depending on the type of spool. The Eagle Claw is a free spool.

    I would also look at the Eagle Claw #ECILIR if you have low budget,but I would pick my own rod tho.

    logan newberg
    Member
    wisconsin
    Posts: 22
    December 10, 2013 at 3:50 pm #1370389

    I have the frabill 101 and love it the only bad part is there is no free spool on it. the reel is super smooth. I think I can get that rod down faster than all my spinning rod.

    nathan_schott
    Cheboygan MI
    Posts: 125
    December 10, 2013 at 4:09 pm #1370393

    the eagle claws look nice but they are eagle claws…. makes me nervous and the frabil 261 and 241 look nice anyone used either of these two? also are there any other small market inlines anyone has used?

    ______________
    Inactive
    MN - 55082
    Posts: 1644
    December 10, 2013 at 4:14 pm #1370396

    Quote:

    the eagle claws look nice but they are eagle claws….

    Just think of them as the Tony special.. They look good, he looks good, it’s all good..

    BTW, I’m gonna make a run for some fish bucks, so you all might just want to logout. Or make some coffee!

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    December 10, 2013 at 4:48 pm #1370402

    Quote:

    are the prolines any good

    Who makes it ?

    Never mind I found them.

    nathan_schott
    Cheboygan MI
    Posts: 125
    December 10, 2013 at 4:51 pm #1370405

    proline is the company i found them at reeds the icepro superfly

    johnnyg105
    Hugo, MN
    Posts: 221
    December 10, 2013 at 6:38 pm #1370434

    I have a BB6061 and I love it. I tried the EC inline and compared to the 6061 the EC felt like a pepper grinder.

    icefanatic11
    Nelsonville, WI
    Posts: 576
    December 10, 2013 at 9:31 pm #1370493

    I have the 241 and can safely tell you it was a waste of money for me. Biggest problem was the weight, it was made very well but way too heavy and it also did not have the free spool feature. Great drag however, but all in all it threw off the weight of the combo too much for me to buy another one, I would much rather have a lighter spinning reel than the 241. Now the 261 is currently on my x-mas list. I’ve held them and they are a lot lighter and have the free spool, so if the drag is as good as the 241 the 261 should be really really good. Hope this helps.

    nathan_schott
    Cheboygan MI
    Posts: 125
    December 11, 2013 at 6:47 pm #1370791

    thanks looks like im leaning towards the 261 thanks guys

    Matt Brookman
    Stillwater, Minnesota
    Posts: 183
    December 11, 2013 at 8:35 pm #1370845

    I have 3 EC in-lines and one frabill 261. I’ve caught plenty of fish on them so far and they have all performed flawlessly. The Frabill 261 seems to be slightly better quality, but you won’t be disappointed with any of them.

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