which reel?

bcklash · 02-20-08, 10:27 AM

OK heres my problem, I just won a raffle for a shimano citica and a Woo Davies Extreme 6'6" mh.

I love the extreme rod but I would like to have a 5.1:1 reel for deep crankin, the citica is a 6.3:1. Any suggestions on a good med. priced low speed reel likw the KVD Quantum for 2008. Or should I just keep the citica. THANKS

MississippiBoy · 02-20-08, 11:10 AM

Get a new reel, send me the Citica. Problem solved

Actually, the Bass Pro Extreme reels come in a 5.4:1 ratio. I've heard nothing but good about the Extremes.

Texas_Justice85 · 02-20-08, 02:34 PM

If you want a sweet reel, get the Revo S

lunker-lander · 02-20-08, 07:19 PM

That reel works fine for crankin'. Especially if you like to burn baits like me. I have the same one, it kicks!!!

-Lunk-

links_man2 · 02-21-08, 11:08 AM

Only worry I would have with the Extreme versus a Citica or Abu is will you be able to get parts in 3-4 years?

dodgeguy · 02-21-08, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by links_man2

Only worry I would have with the Extreme versus a Citica or Abu is will you be able to get parts in 3-4 years?

bass pro shops fixs them.

carolina-rig-01 · 02-21-08, 07:50 PM

i haven't used this reel but it sounds pretty good. see what you think.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...=SearchResults

Cranebird · 02-21-08, 08:35 PM

I would bet that the Citica would pull very near to the 4.4:1 Fritts reel as far as line retreive. The fritts may have more cranking power, but somehow I doubt that too. The H.E.G. system of Shimano is a powerful bulletproof design.

Don't get wrapped up in the gear ratio.The line retreive per turn of the handle is what you eed to look at as far as crankbait presentation. I hope this makes sense. BTW, I did like the extreme rod, but I gave it away to a friend.

Ivan

Jigger · 02-21-08, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas_Justice85

If you want a sweet reel, get the Revo S

Ditto. Just bought my first and I'll be getting others as my C3s and C4s wear out.

Bob Smith · 02-21-08, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jigger

Ditto. Just bought my first and I'll be getting others as my C3s and C4s wear out.

That should be "IF THEY WEAR OUT"! I have a number of C3s and C4s and they just keep on kicking, Everything is replaceable and easily obtainable. They are simple and straight forward to work on.

Rebbasser · 02-22-08, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by carolina-rig-01

i haven't used this reel but it sounds pretty good. see what you think.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...=SearchResults

I have and LOVE it for throwing a big, deep crank like a DD-22. Cranking a big, deep crank with this reel is not any harder than throwing a Bandit 200 on a high speed reel. I highly recommend it.

Texas_Justice85 · 02-22-08, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Smith

That should be "IF THEY WEAR OUT"! I have a number of C3s and C4s and they just keep on kicking, Everything is replaceable and easily obtainable. They are simple and straight forward to work on.

my 5500 c3 is still going strong. I dont think it would ever be replaced

02-20-08, 10:27 AM	#1
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	which reel? OK heres my problem, I just won a raffle for a shimano citica and a Woo Davies Extreme 6'6" mh. I love the extreme rod but I would like to have a 5.1:1 reel for deep crankin, the citica is a 6.3:1. Any suggestions on a good med. priced low speed reel likw the KVD Quantum for 2008. Or should I just keep the citica. THANKS __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

02-20-08, 02:34 PM	#3
Texas_Justice85 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 70	If you want a sweet reel, get the Revo S __________________ Tim -Future Game Warden "Long live the Republic"

02-20-08, 07:19 PM	#4
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	That reel works fine for crankin'. Especially if you like to burn baits like me. I have the same one, it kicks!!! -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

02-21-08, 11:08 AM	#5
links_man2 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 134	Only worry I would have with the Extreme versus a Citica or Abu is will you be able to get parts in 3-4 years? __________________ aka: Just_Old_Fisherman

02-21-08, 07:50 PM	#7
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i haven't used this reel but it sounds pretty good. see what you think. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...=SearchResults __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

02-20-08, 11:10 AM	#2
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	Get a new reel, send me the Citica. Problem solved Actually, the Bass Pro Extreme reels come in a 5.4:1 ratio. I've heard nothing but good about the Extremes.

02-21-08, 08:35 PM	#8
Cranebird BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bath, NY Posts: 308	I would bet that the Citica would pull very near to the 4.4:1 Fritts reel as far as line retreive. The fritts may have more cranking power, but somehow I doubt that too. The H.E.G. system of Shimano is a powerful bulletproof design. Don't get wrapped up in the gear ratio.The line retreive per turn of the handle is what you eed to look at as far as crankbait presentation. I hope this makes sense. BTW, I did like the extreme rod, but I gave it away to a friend. Ivan __________________ ******************************************

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