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Abu Garcia 5600 Baitcaster
Last Post 24 Jun 2010 12:12 PM by davesett2000. 12 Replies.
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JoelWUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:172 JoelW
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17 Jun 2010 10:22 AM
    I was thinking about getting a Abu Garcia 5600 Bait Casting reel to put on a tiger shark rod.  Does any one have any tips or advice.  Is this a good buy.  It cost about $90.00.  I would appreciate your commets.
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    dpate3User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:2 dpate3
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    17 Jun 2010 11:56 AM
    i have done a little research on that specific reel and it seems like it is a good buy.
    PegsguyUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:4095 Pegsguy
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    17 Jun 2010 12:19 PM
    If memory serves, the 5600 is a bigger 5500. I loved my 5500 despite the fact that it was a left handed reel. If I ever get a good deal on a right hander, I'll buy it in a blink, otherwise I guess it will wait until I get back to work! Tom
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    THEBASSCOLLEGEUser is Offline Advanced Poster Advanced Poster Send Private Message Posts:847 THEBASSCOLLEGE
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    17 Jun 2010 04:19 PM
    Its not a bad reel I have it with free shipping and discounted for Fathers Day Just click on the Tackle Store at my site
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    GuppyCatcherUser is Offline Advanced Poster Advanced Poster Send Private Message Posts:380 GuppyCatcher
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    19 Jun 2010 09:57 PM
    I have one.It`s a great reel. Gander mnt.had them for 49.99 when I bought mine about three weeks ago.Normal price from what I`ve seen is 59.99.  90. is way to high.
    davesett2000User is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:2212 davesett2000
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    20 Jun 2010 09:40 AM
    The website shows schematics for over 30 different versions of the 5600...


    http://www.abugarcia.com/product_sc...6.228.1017


    There has been a wide range of prices for various models. For what ever model you are looking at, I would suggest doing some comparison shopping on the 'Net...to include Ebay.
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    PegsguyUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:4095 Pegsguy
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    20 Jun 2010 10:57 AM
    I had no idea how many Abu models used the 5600 designation. I had a C4, current price about $90. The Abu BCX 5600 is normally around $60 and lacks some of the features of the C4. Tom
    Lifer in NE Illinois Gen. 1:28 I didn't rise to the top of the food chain to become a vegitarian!
    beeatchookUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:95 beeatchook
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    20 Jun 2010 07:48 PM
    You can get a factory reconditioned Abu Garcia 5600 BCX for less than $40.

    http://ffo-tackle.com/detail.cfm?Pa...rodId=3231
    PegsguyUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:4095 Pegsguy
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    21 Jun 2010 09:02 AM
    I would spend the money and buy the C4. Tom
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    JoelWUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:172 JoelW
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    21 Jun 2010 02:27 PM
    Just to let you guys know i just bought the reel yesterday. I also purchased a Ugly Stik Tiger rod. I spooled it with 30 lbs line. The guy at Elkhorn Outdoor Sports was nice enoughto give me free line since i was buying both rod and reel. The reel is real smooth and easy to handle. I also love the rod!!  Thanks for your help.  I'm mainly going to use it for river fish like catfish, stripers and otjher big fish!!
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    davesett2000User is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:2212 davesett2000
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    23 Jun 2010 01:24 PM
    IF I had known that ahead of time....I would have recommended something in the 6000 series. IMHO....anything in the 5000 series will handle up to maybe 30 lb fish....but if you are dealing with catfish and stripers bigger than that....I'd have gotten a 6000.

    I hope it works out for you.  

    Posted By JoelW on 21 Jun 2010 03:27 PM
    Just to let you guys know i just bought the reel yesterday. I also purchased a Ugly Stik Tiger rod. I spooled it with 30 lbs line. The guy at Elkhorn Outdoor Sports was nice enoughto give me free line since i was buying both rod and reel. The reel is real smooth and easy to handle. I also love the rod!!  Thanks for your help.  I'm mainly going to use it for river fish like catfish, stripers and otjher big fish!!
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    JoelWUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:172 JoelW
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    23 Jun 2010 03:31 PM
    How much does the 6000 cost?

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    davesett2000User is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:2212 davesett2000
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    24 Jun 2010 12:12 PM
    There's several models of those too...with the BCX being the cheapest of them to the best of my knowledge.

    http://www.abugarcia.com/product_sc...6.228.1456

    Some models don't have the full Thumbar...just a button that sticks up from the edge of the side plate, which wears your thumb out if you are doing a lot of casting. So if you look at some of the various schematics on that webpage you will see what I mean.

    Also...any model # that has a "1" at the end (like 6501) is a left handed model.

    Hope this helps ya

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