![]() ![]() I like those too, except they are not level wind. I alsohave a couple of the early 13 8 teardrop reels. On larger fish, sometimes you need to adjust quickly and be able to count on it working the way you want it to NOW. I find, with the 6061, I have to adjust it more to get the tension I want. BUT! when it is in the high teens or above, I’ve been using the newer model casting reels (found at Marden’s ) and like them much better for smooth operation and consistent drag setting without any messing around. Like this one below was over an hour and 15 to ice on ultralight rod and 4#. The bigger lake trout just take a little patience, or a lot. This is with 4# test targeting crappies or whitefish. Other than that I am very satisfied and have landed quite a few larger fish including Some LMB in the 3- 5# range and lake trout from 3#+ to over 10#. With 6061 I’v only had a couple isolated problems the drag and a couple backlashes when I wasn’t paying close attention. I’ve had trouble with the drag setting on the ECs. I hav a couple of those and a couple of the eagle claw products. 8 tackle makes quality gear and I have been a fan of both for quite a while. I have a feeling I will be adding one of these to my rod case before next season. He got this on the Radioactive Pickle combo in a light action Tickle Stick. The second you release the trigger the line stops spooling out and you get no back lash. I haven't checked out the drag on it yet but I have quickly tried the trigger feature on it. My buddy just bought the Freefall Ghost this year and really likes it. Of the three brands I own, the Frabill seems to have the least amount of quirks.Īlso you mentioned maybe getting the Black Betty Freefall in the future. I also own an Eagle Claw and the Frabill 371. Other times it can be adjusted in smaller amounts. They work but adjusting the drag sometimes is all or nothing. 8 tackle CGI inlines, same company as 13 fishing, and the drags on those are a little funny acting. I also miss the clicking sound the drag makes on a spinning reel when a fish runs it out. I had been wondering about the drag on that one for some time. My only question about that reel is one that holehopper answered. But for small jigs, it is one of the better inline reels I've used. If you are using a jig 1/32 or bigger and 3 lbs test or more, I would prefer a spinning reel all day long. It is definitely frustrating when it happens.Īll in all i like the reel for a specific purpose (small jigs that you want to minimize spin). I've had the same issue you mentioned regarding the spool engaging. You feel like you are retrieving line but really you are just reeling against the drag and not gaining or are possibly losing line to the fish.Ĥ. It is really easy finding yourself reeling against the drag on these reels. I didn't think i would miss the clicking of a spinning reel drag but i do. I noticed you were leaning the reel when you wound up the spool.ģ. ![]() I've found you almost have to "lean" the reel so that the line winds on the spool reliably. For some reason, the line wants to jump off the spool and start winding on the nut that holds the spool on the reel. I seem to have more than my fair share of issues when reeling line in. I've had situations where it was cold out and i had a little water on my hands and my hand got stuck to the reel for a second.Ģ. I like the fact that it feels more solid than some of their "composite" (plastic) bodied reels however the metal does get really cold. This is the only metal body reel that 13 fishing uses. I own two of these reels and you hit on a lot of good points about the reel. ![]()
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