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Old 10-24-2010, 11:43 AM
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I need a cheap baitcaster for my third rod. I was told that the Academy special -- H20 Mettle's are holding up well. Anyone using one for saltwater? How is it holding up?
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Old 10-24-2010, 02:24 PM
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My Abu Garcia (i think its a C5000) has lasted the longest out of all my reels, casts good and far i love it.
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Old 10-24-2010, 02:43 PM
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I have 4. Their pretty solid. I grab them before my curado 200dhsv's. Just rinse 'em off after each trip
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Old 10-24-2010, 04:06 PM
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Thanks for the response... Jordan. I just worry about durability. How long you had yours?
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Old 10-24-2010, 04:14 PM
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Saltyshaw, I don't like those round garcias. I rather a low profile baitcaster. I grew up on those old garcias... but have found low-profiles to be more comfortable to fish with.
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Yeh i know what you mean, i fished with a curado for a while it was nice but it got stolen in academy parking lot so i have been using my old Abu. I mightn have to check this reel out yall are talking about.
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Old 10-24-2010, 07:28 PM
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Nasty. I've had 2 for about 4 years. Just bought 2 more about 3 months ago
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