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i bought a CGi, opened it up, and fiddled with it a bit. To be perfectly honest, I should probably take it back and order another Dave Genz Ice Spooler Elite reel for $5 more ($39.99). The CGi feels really weak and wobbly compared to the Genz reel. I am going to keep it and rig it up on a pole I don't use as often, but if I had it to do over again, I would definitely buy another Genz Ice Spooler Elite reel.
Does the Dave Genz Ice Spooler Elite reel have a free spool feature?
Have not seen one in person, but if I want to order one with the handle on the right side, do I order a right handed or left handed? I know that sounds stupid, but have ordered right handed rigs before and had the reel come on the left side. I am right handed, but love to reel with the right hand and run the rod with the left, if that makes sense. Thanks for all of the reviews BTW.Bring on the cold weather!
Order a right handed model, the handle will be on the right side!
Thx Gills
What is the line capacity on the No. 8?
I'm on the fence on this reel. I want I want. But I want to use it for dead sticking and jigging. Does anyone have an estimated gurss on how much braid it would hold. 10lb? 20lb?
I'm probably going to kick myself in the rear for not getting one, but Gander Mountain is running a wicked sale on the Black Betty 6061 reel. They have them for $49.99!! I told myself, "no, you already bought the No 8 CGI, you don't need it!" Crap, I'm regretting it already!!
Just for a heads up when ordering from Gander. If you are ordering just the reel, also add a Northland fish fry minnow jig ($.99) and then use the promotion code GMT5 ($5 off $50 order) that way you can save a little more money on the reel, and it ends up being under $50. And I originally ordered one, but seeing as lots of guys are saying that these reels are awesome, I broke down and ordered another one. So now I have two coming!
Wow, that is a great price! The only regret I have is paying $99 last year...
I just did it!! I don't really need the jig, but do you know how hard it is to find something for a buck just to get the free shipping?! The promo code still works also, so with tax, I got a smoking deal on a 6061 and basically I got the jig for free! Thanks for the info WolfPack!!