Dropped a hundy today... Early Xmas

[formerSDguy]

I finally pulled the trigger and bought the black Betty 6061 inline reel. I bought a couple of the knock off eagle claws last year. They were ok, the shaft is a bit shorter on the EC and gloves don't fit very well. I know the fish taste the same but I just had to try one..

Anyone use one?

SD

[BaitBucket]

Those types of reels are made to be used using the pistol grip.

You could buy 4 or 5 EC reels for the price of that one.

The 6061 will be better for bigger fish (large bass, pike) but the EC reel will handle any panfish and medium/large bass.

You also loose the push button freespool that the EC reel has. So you will have to hand pull the line out to drop it down.

[formerSDguy]

Ya, don't get me wrong. I like the EC as well. I want to try out the 5bb. Frabill introduced one this year at well, it's about 40.

Anyone try these for open water?