For all of you Tica Cetus guys

[anderson_dc]

Which one of the 500 series reels do you use?  The SS, LF, SB, or GV?

Ive heard a lot of good things about the reels but they have four different models and im not certain which one everyone likes to use.  Thanks in advance!

[dkfry]

I have 4 - LF500s, 4 - GV 500s and 1 - SB500. They are all great ice reels. IMO the LF or GV are as good as any of the other reels. I could blindfold you and hand you the different models and you would not know the difference. They are all very smooth, have great drags and all reels are identical except for color and # of bearings. I got the LFs for $25 each the GVs for $26 each and just bought a new SB on ebay for $40 shipped. They are great reels. I also have a couple Pflueger Microspin U 4410U Triggerspin reels which are great little reels as well.

[Boatless]

I have a Tica reel, can't remember what model, but I can attest to it being very smooth with a great drag.

[Fish_Tko]

i have the sb500, but haven't tried the others so not sure what the difference is.

[icejunky]

I use the SB500, it has the most ballbearing with 6, it is usually only $5 more then the next model down wich is the GV I believe...I own 6 of the SB500 and not a problem at all

[jimmygunns]

1 SS, 1 SB, & 2 GV's.  Need more.  Hands down, the best I've used.  SS, & SB, can't tell the 2 apart, other than color.  SS is about $5 more.  You will not be dissapointed at all!  Been a fan of Quantum Energy's for the past few years, but the 10 size is still too big for me on any ice rod.  I use them on all other spinning applications, but on ice, it's Tica Cetus!!!  That's my SS500 on my Thorne Bros Perch Sweetheart below!

[crappiekid24]

I have 1 SB and defiantly would recommend it to anyone! It sees both open water and the ice! Awesome reel!