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I'm trying to make up my mind between the No 8. or a Frabill 371. Anyone seen or heard what the price on the 371 will be?
If you haven't already bought a reel, you might want to consider the Frabill 261http://www.cabelas.com/product/Frabill174-Straight-Line-261-Reel/1612335.uts
Hey flatiron, I've go a couple of No. 8 rods and reels for the ice and for the open water and I don't really have anything bad to say about any of it. I have yet to use their in-line since it's new and ice stuff hasn't hit the shelves here yet, but I have a handful of in-lines and love them. I think a lot about their performance depends on what you're using them to fish for and what you're fishing with. I bought a No. 8 rod and reel last season and then bought a second within a week. I'm a big fan of their gear and if it were me, I'd totally take a shot with it. Hope that helps.jbuss79
These inclines are so pricey and don't know what is the best overall package.
I plan on pairing this with the 23" SUL Tickle Stick with 2 lb mono, (or 1 lb fluoro.) This is going to be my set up for the small tungsten & tear drop jigs or any real light jigs for that matter. I think I'm gonna jump on the No 8 CGI reel!!
Anyone know of a toronto area store that will have any of these reels? So far i have only seen the 1:1 bottom of the line ones.Thanks
Does anyone have any hands on experience with this reel? Just curious how the free spool operates, how smooth the drag feels, and just general quality impressions you have. I really like the "fender" over the spool!! Thanks!!
Thanks!! They sure do look to be twins!!!
They sure do dont they!! Thank You Stinkybaits!! Excellent job on the review, breakdown, and pictures! Kind of wondered why I didn't get a reply to an earlier post I made this morning from one of the sponsors.
I just ordered the #8 inline reel with the 23" UL tickle stick for fish USA today. Hope this will be a deadly combo.