Can't go wrong with Abu Garcia 6500...I've got one that over 25 years old that I still used today. It still smooth as silk.
@williammason9789
2 жыл бұрын
Me too, Robert. According the the numbers on the foot, mine was made in 1980. It was gifted to me. Then, last year, I bought another 6500C3. I've also bought several other round baitcasters.
@babymamadrama3305
2 жыл бұрын
I bought 4 7000s at the beginning of the year, transitioned from Okuma spinning reels. Definitely worth the money. Look super awesome , cast a country mile and can yank big boys in like nuthin.
@Proaman-js2qv
2 жыл бұрын
I've been running 7000's and many other Abu's for nearly 30yrs. They are excellent just as you've described especially compared to many other brands. My gripe, I'm tired of rebuilding them. To be fair, it's when i use them with long river rods. The drag is inadequate for large fish in heavy current. Won't last. The levelwind "paw" and it's "grooved, guide rod" wears prematurely in my opinion (planned obsolescence). I'm switching brands and have a C3 for sale.
@Proaman-js2qv
2 жыл бұрын
Dear ABU.. lol. make it bullet proof for at least 7yrs, charge more, who cares.. give us a guarantee.
@kcookish
Жыл бұрын
I sent an email to Pipeline Tackle, to see if they would super tune a reel for me,,,, never heard back from them. So much for that....
@DieterMelhorn
Жыл бұрын
I have no clue what is up with them currently…..I’m working on some other options for reel repairs….
@texasplumr
2 жыл бұрын
After you interviewed the brothers at the Catfish Conference I looked them up and was going to send 2 of mine to them for a super tune but man, did I pay that much for either of the reels to begin with? Magically, I had somehow pushed that idea to the back of my mind. Then today, you post this video.....See how you are? Now I am obsessed all over again! I like mine but I know that anything can be made better.
@DieterMelhorn
2 жыл бұрын
LOL!!! I promise I’m not on their sales team!!!
@davidlewis9572
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful reel for sure , I’ve been fishing ABU Garcia for 40 plus years . My go to rigs are 30 plus yrs old . Cast a country mile. Set the hook brother
@CatfishandCrappie
2 жыл бұрын
Been Running rockets for YEARS! I Tune them myself too ;) The 1911 of reels...
@shawnprivate5322
Жыл бұрын
Well if there the 1911 of reels 😂 remind me stay away from em,what would be glock of reels
@spoke6292
11 ай бұрын
@@shawnprivate5322That'd be the Penn Squall series. If you like high priced mediocrity. 👌🏾
@growleym504
2 ай бұрын
@@shawnprivate5322 Shakespeare?
@markybob_bassplaya1462
2 ай бұрын
I service and repair Fishing reels for a living. Abu 6500's have a very weak reel seat. I have had to repair 3 of them. The friction weld of the reel seat to the tie bars varies in quality in the manufacturing process. The 7000 series, and other manufacturers, have a reel seat design that attaches to the sideplate frames, much stronger.
@michaelshaw5481
2 жыл бұрын
WOW MAN that information about PIPELINE TACKLE , I mean seriously if not been told about them I'd never even had known about the super tune .
@DieterMelhorn
2 жыл бұрын
Hear that Cory Ramsey???? I need a t-shirt….😆😆🤣😜
@rondoofnightmare775
2 жыл бұрын
I bought 3 7000 C3 catfish specials from Abu Garcia and they are paired with 1 madkatz heavy action rod, and 2 uglystik 10ft catfish special rods. Smooth does not give these reels justice. They cast smooth. The drag is really good, and the anti backlash controls work great once you set them up. My reels are out of the box with no special mods done to the reel. I really like Abu Garcia products. You for sure get your money's worth.
@codyschubert4648
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video sir. I have my super tuned chrome rockets on 10 footers they peel line off. Keep up the great work sir.
@GazPay1977
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely amazing reels, I use 5500 and 6500 Abu rockets for both lakes and ocean fishing.
@williammason9789
2 жыл бұрын
"...as much distance..." from the bank. I believe you have this same thing, Dieter. Bank anglers want as much distance from the bank as we can get. Boat anglers usually like to get their bait as close to the bank as possible. I want a Rocket!!! You casted that thing into the next county !!!
@TradIrishHarper
2 жыл бұрын
I just picked up one of these chrome pro rockets and man it is smooth as butter. I cannot even imagine how much better this can perform if tweaked. I am in love with this thing
@robertberry5321
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 6500 rocket that hasn't been super tuned but still casts great right out of the box.
@AmericansforTrump
2 жыл бұрын
That’s all I have are 6500cc and 6500cc rockets, love abu reels
@plowboyh6054
2 жыл бұрын
I have 3 old Abu 500- reels I have used in salty water and love them.
@schaunschuetz955
2 жыл бұрын
That reels looks sweet. I have a penn 309 I definitely will be looking into that real.
@Retadin
Жыл бұрын
I sometimes wish I had the patience for a baitcaster, but I do just fine with my cabelas salt striker reels.
@beep_beep_beep
Жыл бұрын
I'm too impatient for them also. I don't want to think when I'm fishing
@whystop3388
2 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to see you on the water or a recap of how your fishing trips have been going🤙
@Mcluvin73
2 жыл бұрын
That reel has a solid brass frame and side plates. You can feel the difference compared to other models. Notched reel foot is for rod clamps instead of a reel seat for custom surf rods.
@lmat3814
9 ай бұрын
Never used a Rocket but I sure love my ABU 6500CL Big Game Edition!
@davidray3558
2 жыл бұрын
For me personally, I now favor the Akios brand of reels. My S-Line 656CTM model is the sweetest reel I've ever casted. Now granted this model does not have a level wind, but does include a quality adjustable magnetic brake in addition to the standard centrifical brake.
@Mcluvin73
2 жыл бұрын
I have a levelwind ctm. It is a notch above my abu's.
@Jessica37323
2 жыл бұрын
They guy who developed the Abu 6500 rocket developed the Akios reels. Great reels!
@Mcluvin73
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jessica37323 need more availability in the US.
@davidray3558
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mcluvin73 Carolina Cast Pro LLC
@bigray5873
2 жыл бұрын
Nice I am going to send a couple of mine to them.
@timd7782
5 ай бұрын
Absolutely love Abu. And the chrome finish is pretty rare and my fav. Gotta get me one! And then be bold enough to get it dirty.
@JustinFraleyJustCatchFish
2 жыл бұрын
I prefer bait casters for how they sit in the rod holders and compact for storage since some of us use more than 6 rods at a time. Great video, I’ll have to get mine redone
@cliff_rogers7919
2 жыл бұрын
I don't have the 6500 CS Rocket, they to rich for my blood. But I do have 3 of the 5500 C3 and I love them.
@railroadtrash09
2 жыл бұрын
Baitcaster = bird nesting. I really want to enjoy fishing, so open face will forever be my jam. All the best.
@DieterMelhorn
2 жыл бұрын
You’re a smart man!
@chipsammich2078
2 жыл бұрын
I use to be the same way.. take a summer to learn.. you'll never buy another open face..
@ErnietheHogSnatcher
2 жыл бұрын
good video champ.. thanks for sharing.
@Jeffysdadlovesgreenbeans
2 жыл бұрын
Love all the videos end podcast please keep them coming
@patrickmonk4366
Жыл бұрын
Just got this same reel except it’s a Rocket II Crome it’s going to pipeline tackle soon. Cory did the super tune on a 6600 that casts great
@jeffreybabino8161
Жыл бұрын
I don't fish for catfish but I use a lot of the same rigs that you do I fish in saltwater in Florida great videos thanks
@indymac7
Жыл бұрын
The ABU reel sent to you looks like the Chrome series. I have two of them and they are awesomely smooth.
@CatfishWeekly
2 жыл бұрын
Great review Dieter
@DieterMelhorn
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@bretgeidel613
2 жыл бұрын
I have had good luck with slimecat low profile baitcaster with 30lb sufix braid. with 5oz of lead I can get good results. but I have to say I can get amazing results with piscifun chaos XS reels with the same line.
@jeffchaffee1235
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info 👍
@bownero
2 жыл бұрын
The Abu Garcia Chrome Rocket is one heck of a great reel! I absolutely love mine! The Abu Garcia 6500 series reels are the best for Catfishing IMO!
@keithbartlett6708
2 жыл бұрын
WOW! that is the ultimate dad gift from those year of investment in our kids LOL
@thefilthybaitfisherman553
2 жыл бұрын
I use 3 lews laser xl 60's and spooled em with 65lb reaction tackle braid and they cast so smooth that I have all but stopped using the casting break and just absolutely send it with very little to no backlash with or without thumbing it
@user-mf1nt6rp9z
Жыл бұрын
I have 2 new ones sitting in the closet in the box. I'll be putting line on them today.
@FishinwithSquirrel
2 жыл бұрын
Nice looking reel! Congratulations on 70k Dieter! 🐿
@DieterMelhorn
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Glad you told me so I went and looked….LOL
@beeawesome7140
2 жыл бұрын
Time for a bait casting tutorial video Dieter :)
@TOPCAT_949
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful reel, hopefully you got to use it on big one by now!
@Jims_catfishing
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely the smoothest casting reel I ever used. I don't remember if I caught the flatty with it or not .
@stevenmcintosh6413
2 жыл бұрын
The 6500cs pro rockets is all I catfish with,the bad thing about the rockets is the price they sell for 200$ to 325$ per a reel even used rockets sell high price I have about 25 , this year I’ve switched to low pro reels like Okuma and abu revo because of the price of the rockets.what I like about the rockets is the up grades u can put on them.Good luck fishing with your rocket they can handle any catfish u can catch.
@fredfreiberger7878
2 жыл бұрын
Love the 6500 c3's if you have anything you don't need send it my way Dieter lmao
@savagegamer8884
7 күн бұрын
Did you make a video to show the upgraded drag system?
@marchansalindo1039
Жыл бұрын
Wow Very nice catfish reel 🎣
@DieterMelhorn
Жыл бұрын
It is really gorgeous!!
@edwardallender7749
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I like those catfish reels but I use zebcos I have not strep or broke a zebcos on a fish
@RWildekrav66
5 ай бұрын
When I was a kid ,I purchased 2 Zebco 202’s . This was in 1968 , I STILL have them and they still work great . My kids learned how to fish on them !
@aaronbrown6790
Жыл бұрын
Do a catch clean cook video
@DieterMelhorn
Жыл бұрын
Will do!!
@922crappiebbq8
2 жыл бұрын
Yall making a crappie guy drool. For some cat action again
@DieterMelhorn
2 жыл бұрын
Crappie are stacking up good now in deeper water here…
@retiredoldsarge5938
Жыл бұрын
I am planning on ordering a couple ABU Cat Fish reels, Kinda leaning to a 6500 and a 7000.
@beebop9808
2 жыл бұрын
Love those 6500's. Got a pair of them I bought back in 86 for carp fishing. Still just as good as day one. But I picked up a Shimano TR2000 back in the mid 90's to use surf fishing on the Outer Banks for puppy drum. I tell ya, that thing is ungodly on a 12ft surf rod. It doesn't like as light a weight as the 6500's will handle but if you get a 1 1/2 or 2 ozs on it's a rocket. I put a 6500 on the same rod but it can't keep up I'm afraid. Maybe with a mod but it would have to be a big one. .
@hdtrash1
Жыл бұрын
Gotta question; I'm looking at Kastking Rover 60 and 70 bait casting reels. Do you know how these compare to the Abu Garcia 6500? It appears the Kastking 70 has a bigger power handle, and I can not figure which model is best. Obviously I'd prefer the Abu Garcia, but I want to give the Kast king a try for their prices. You sold me on the Big Cat Fever rods, so I figured I'd reach out. Thanks
@pedrocruz4710
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a nice reel. Can't wait for 50lbs + test
@zipchtkdn7804
Жыл бұрын
I've been begging them to come out with a 9'6 to 10ft medium action medium power casting rod with 15 inch handle ...
@robbiesmith9786
2 жыл бұрын
I like my penn 50 LW it cranks them in fast
@williamandjacklynnscott5317
11 ай бұрын
I'm supposed to pick up a 6601 RB? And a 6'6" Musky Rod that will handle 40lb line. Is that a decent setup for Cats?
@harleydavidson9013
Жыл бұрын
roll your reel so that the spool is vertical,less resistance on bearings equals more distance
@philiptyler-ug8re
Жыл бұрын
been fishing for cats since 1967 have fished abus for most of my life and there good, buttttt ive found something that has them beat in performance and cost ive switched to piscifun reals chaos x50 and 60 much smoother and alot easyer to clean and a heck of alot cheaper
@jackiegrooms2557
11 ай бұрын
could you plz get back with me on this whats louder for a clicker the PISCIFUN BAITCASTING REEL or the KAST KING BAITCASTING REE
@jeffreybabino8161
Жыл бұрын
Hi what is the green one cool looking
@coreyfrasnelly7364
8 ай бұрын
I need more drag!!!
@michaelbandeko3519
Жыл бұрын
Do you think the Rocket is better than a tuned 6500? I have mine converted to Boca bearing and the bearings in the levelwind and my drags converted to carbon fiber. (my 6501's are 25 to 30 years old)
@zackmurray6107
2 жыл бұрын
Well Dieter I would guess you will get a lot of passionate remarks about this video. Some will agree and some will not. That is a really sexy looking reel for sure!
@chipsammich2078
2 жыл бұрын
I've got probably close to 15-20 ABU 6500's I'd never switch to anything else only thing I've used for last 10 years
@calebpartenheimer7636
9 ай бұрын
Dieter, if I or someone else wanted a pole that I could catch catfish with, but also wanted to catch bait with or any other fish, would it be smart to just buy a level wind real to use for all around fishing needs or should you use other reels for other fish? I would just be trying to avoid having to mess with the complication of getting out different reels and also to avoid having to buy specific reels in the future. I just bought a baitcaster reel to try out. Would that be good enough?
@user-ot2ik6jx2o
Ай бұрын
I myself prefer the Abu Garcia C4 6600 … more bearings n smooth as butter and can crane a tree in if necessary
@quentinnailsare.2024
7 ай бұрын
I like open face reels.
@DieterMelhorn
7 ай бұрын
They work great!!
@eugenegress5896
Жыл бұрын
DIETER...Most people ," Right handed" Grew up cranking a spinning Reel with their Left hand, and it never felt awkward. It feels awkward to holf Rrod in left hand and crank with Right Hand. The Open Face Reel industry , Subbornly Refuses to offer Left hand crank; OKUMA, an Exception to name one. Many Viewers would Love a Ambassador 5000 or Diawa LC 27 line counter, in left hand Crank. Really Ticks me off. I have called; pressured them to no Avail.
@timrobinson9193
2 жыл бұрын
What is the model number for the one you used please?
@chrisfuller3277
2 жыл бұрын
Pipeline Tackle and Reel Repair.........BEST IN THE BUSINESS!!!!......and what can they do to an ABU Ebay special???.......I have over 20 ABU 6000's from Ebay and Cory has tuned and upgraded every one of them to "better than brand new" condition. Never had an issue with a single reel he has worked on and they all work as good as the day I got them back. In fact, their upgrades will amaze you on how smooth and strong they are.
@aaronswaimmarried7447
2 жыл бұрын
Pipeline tackle and reel repair what's your price to rebuild a amateur 6500
@chucksmith8382
2 жыл бұрын
I can't get them to respond to any emails?
@ix_d3monzz_xi135
Жыл бұрын
bass pro shops catmaxx all day
@mikebeddingfield2144
2 жыл бұрын
I have one you would like it's a Shakespeare 1920 wonderreel it works perty well still and I have a Shakespeare marhoff 1964 but it's in ruff shape, i don't get them off the shelf much but they make good conversation pieces i also have a old 30's yoyo fly reel you think they could tune them up lol
@williamduckworth305
10 ай бұрын
6500 rocket or penn fathom 2 ?
@zipchtkdn7804
Жыл бұрын
I put ceramic bearings in the spool in the Sweden made Abu ... I get 20 years more ...I fish off banks
@geraldbaxter321
2 жыл бұрын
dang. it does let sime line out
@franciscorubio72
Жыл бұрын
Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could kzitem.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e . It performed flawlessly and was easy to adjust drag in the moment while I was battling a 35lb bat ray behemoth. Mind you, this reel is spooled with only 25 lb braid and 25 mono topshot. It's paired with the kastking telescopic heavy power rod and the two work well together. This has now earned my respect and confidence when traveling and fishing. If you have ever hooked into large rays and sharks, you know they pull extremely hard and can run forever! This thing clamped down on the fish and was easy to adjust during the fight. It has a nice decently fast retrieve as well. Twice the fish went on mad runs and I was able to gain back line quickly to avoid spooling.
@modracecar8
7 ай бұрын
So what do you recommend in Abu Garcia reel for catfish tournaments ?
@DieterMelhorn
7 ай бұрын
Can’t beat a 6500
@modracecar8
7 ай бұрын
I saw your video on the abu Garcia Chrome 6500 CS Rocket I was just wondering if that was still the case today thanks for the reply.
@kwalser1970
Жыл бұрын
After they redo it what’s the drag now? Thanks
@koreywilliams4570
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 40 dollar Shakespeare round baitcaster. I'm not a huge fan. The handle has a habit of moving and setting the gear during a cast. My slim profile abu Garcia black max works perfectly tho. I can cast that thing damn clear to the other bank. I have to be careful because I actually got hung up a couple times doing that 😂
@sjs1555
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t find that silver reel anywhere. The website has the black version.
@donaldyates3355
2 жыл бұрын
Ebay has them
@jonweaver2410
2 жыл бұрын
Do they make left-handed Abu Garcia 6500cs rocket? Thanks.
@DaddyPimp-gh2iu
11 ай бұрын
In what situation would you use a 7"6ft cat fishing rod vs 10ft cat fishing rod? going for large flat head catfish is a medium-heavy or heavy rod better?
@DieterMelhorn
11 ай бұрын
those longer rods are designed for bank fishing where you need to cast a long way.....
@chipsammich2078
2 жыл бұрын
Whats the upgrades and rebuilds cost?
@buckeyebass
2 жыл бұрын
Hey bud in the market for a new reel I know you have used both for a while but my 2 choices are either ancient mariner 6000 or abu garcia 6500 in your opinion wich would you buy on just performance bud
@dougwebster8868
5 ай бұрын
I don't fish much these days but used to fish just about all that I could for salmon and steelhead in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Have a 6500 made around 1970. Wonderful reel, it served very well for a long time and is still as good as the day it was made. Maybe even a bit better. Put as speed retrieve kit in it long ago. I switched to Penn reels for salt water and found them to be to my liking. I find that those without the level wind cast so beautifully.
@davidmckitrick8331
2 жыл бұрын
im planning on getting an okuma komodo 471, what do yall think about it I want a low profile reel with flathead fishing potential
@ericb1486
2 жыл бұрын
I bought 8 catfish pro rod and reel combos and 4 more rods that I put other reels on.i will say my very first experience with the catfish pro reel was not a good one .I casted the bait and set it in the rod holder engaged the clicker and after awile I had a blue cat which I landed that was almost 45lbs smoke the bait tearing drag making the clicker sing. I flipped off the clicker engaged the reel set the hook and reeled in the fish. I re baited and re cast sat back in rod holder flipped on the clicker and all the reel would do is free spool.i contacted catfish pro wondering if it was a defect or what and I will tell u from what I have experienced their customer service is not good and they must not stand behind their product .I have been catfishing for over 25 years using big reels going after big catfish and I am just disappointed not only in the first reel I used from them but also how their customer service is.after dropping alot of money on their product and repping their brand I would have figured I would have gotten a little bit of help but after going back and forth with their people with them being kinda hateful it is at this time I am removing all their decals from my boat and vehicle and will be looking to swap to a different brand so if any of u guys who reads this has any good success with other brands shoot a fellow catfisher some suggestions .
@MrSlickwilly09
Ай бұрын
The best reel is the one you catch fish with no matter if it’s $20 or $200
@nauticaladventurer4460
Жыл бұрын
Looks like the only downside to this particular reel is youre going to be cranking and fighting the fish a long time. I love fighting fish to the the boat. Its definitely part of the fun of fishing. That turns the downside of the reel into an upside. The reel imust be flawless
@mr.gadgetfishing2134
2 жыл бұрын
Yep they are great reels, You need to spend a lot of money before you get to the point you get better than a good old ABU.
@budking4547
3 ай бұрын
I would have to say i bought a new 6500 from academy and it does not compare to the older 6500s
@leroyjantz9717
2 жыл бұрын
I went with a Penn and a 10 foot ugly stick
@matthewelsholtz2026
2 жыл бұрын
Has anyone been able to get ahold of Pipeline Tackle since this video came out? I have tried email, Facebook, and by phone but have not been able to reach them. I have (2) recent Abu 6500C3’s where the reel broke off the reel seat and need new reel frames.
@DieterMelhorn
2 жыл бұрын
I was gonna update everyone in a video and a podcast, but it appears they are actually going out of business.
@chucksmith8382
2 жыл бұрын
Question answered! Oh well....
@adamstreetboyzz
10 ай бұрын
I’m confused abu Garcia 6500 max is 17lb mono at 224 yards. At 30lb It’s probably barley any line on there
@Jessica37323
2 жыл бұрын
Abus are not the reels they used to be 20 years ago. They ok but I think Akios, Avet, Accurate are way better reels in my opinion.
@aaronswaimmarried7447
2 жыл бұрын
On average I don't cast more than 20 yards
@robertobuendia8450
2 жыл бұрын
Cuanto cuesta
@raymondamoroso2049
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why I can't find 6500's in left hand retrieve. It drives me bonkers
@Travs_Outdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Until abu garcia acknowledges the defect in the welds on the reel foot and figures out a better way to attach them. I will never have another on my rods.
@DieterMelhorn
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never broken one, but I don’t use anything bigger than 30# line…
@sidneyvalmain9997
2 жыл бұрын
Never could get the hang of bait cast, just takes practice. After buying an Abu found out it's Chinese knockoff. If it does not say made in Sweden and the lettering is not embossed, it's a knockoff Chinese reel.
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