Daiwa Steez
For catfish would a abu garcia revo or daiwa steez reel be more effective for catfish?
Also should a medium action or medium/heavy be better for catfish
Neither!
Go with a round-reel, definitely for catfish. Round reels are generally tougher and have greater line capacities than low-profile reels. If it's channel cats that you're targeting, I'd want a 6000 series Abu Garcia reel. These are the best catfish reels that are made, PERIOD. Just have to get a Swedish made one, stay away from the BCX and KALEX models...
The "60" series Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record reel would be my first choice. Swedish made, brass gears, really smooth, great gray/blue color, not the worst price I've saw. Here's the link to it : http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_67751____SearchResults
Or, for a spinning reel for catfish, you can't beat the Shimano Baitrunners. Dependable and they have stood the test of time. A TON of catfishing guys use these reels for cats, I think the 6000-size would be best for channel cats. Link : http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10204506____SearchResults
I hate to put a $30 rod even in the same sentence with a $150 reel, but the Ugly Stik Catfish rods are GREAT rods. BUT, Ugly Stik Tiger Lite's are $30 more and much better! They have 7' medium rods that handle 10 - 50lb line (or something like that) and would work great for channel cats.
On a general stand-point, I like to go with medium/heavy action rods. They have much more backbone in hook sets especially on a catfish's tough mouth. But when there's a medium rod that stiff a medium/heavy will be a shark rod.
A good rod idea is buy which ever action that is rated about 12 - 25lb line. These seem to work great.
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NEW DAIWA STEEZ SVF COMPILE-X STZ681MLFSA 6'8" MEDIUM LIGHT SPINNING ROD $474.99 |
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Daiwa CERAMIC bearing AGGREST COASTAL LUNA RYOGA PLUTON SPORZA STEEZ TD-A Z2020H $24.50 |
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Daiwa line roller bearing BRADIA CALDIA CERTATE EXIST FUEGO FREAMS LUVIAS STEEZ $8.99 |
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Daiwa spool shaft bearing upgrade BRADIA CALDIA CERTATE EXIST LUVIAS STEEZ SOL $8.99 |
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Daiwa CERAMIC #7 spool bearings STEEZ 100H, HA, SH, SHA - 103H, HA, SH, SHA $24.50 |
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Daiwa CERAMIC bearing AGGREST COASTAL LUNA RYOGA PLUTON SPORZA STEEZ TD-A Z2020H $24.50 |
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Daiwa CERAMIC spool shaft bearing BRADIA CALDIA CERTATE EXIST LUVIAS STEEZ SOL $11.99 |
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Daiwa spool shaft bearing upgrade BRADIA CALDIA CERTATE EXIST LUVIAS STEEZ SOL $8.99 |
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Daiwa carbon drag SALTIST GEKKABIJIN 2004 - STEEZ 2004 $3.99 |
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Daiwa carbon drag STEEZ 100H, 100HA, 100SH, 100SHA, 103H, 103HA, 103SH, 103SHA $9.50 |
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Daiwa carbon drag STEEZ 2500, 2508 $9.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ 100SHA 7.1:1 Bait Caster Fishing Reel $632.10 |
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Daiwa Steez 100H Baitcasting reel 100 H $628.00 |
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Daiwa STEEZ Fishing Reel STEEZ100HLA 100 HLA 100HLA $456.23 |
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Daiwa STEEZ Fishing Reel STEEZ103SHA 103 SHA 103SHA $456.23 |
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Daiwa Steez Spinning Fishing Reel 2508 STEEZ2508 $481.97 |
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daiwa steez 103HA $299.00 |
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Daiwa Steez 103HA $220.00 |
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Daiwa Steez 100 HA 6.3:1 High Speed Baitcasting Reel $318.53 |
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Daiwa Steez 100 HA 6.3:1 High Speed Baitcasting Reel $318.53 |
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Daiwa Steez SVF Flex Fle-X-Lite 6'6" Medium lite STZ661mlfsa-fl NEW $449.00 |
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Daiwa Reel RCS Knob I Shape Cork Red S / Zillion Steez Z Pixy Certate Exist $25.50 |
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DAIWA Steez STEEZ103HLA 6.3:1 Casting Reel L.H. $539.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STEEZ100HLA 6.3:1 Casting Reel L.H. $539.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STEEZ100HA 6.3:1 Casting Reel $539.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STEEZ103HA 6.3:1 Casting Reel $539.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STEEZ100SHA 7.1 Casting Reel $539.95 |
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Daiwa CERAMIC #7 spool bearings STEEZ 100H, HA, SH, SHA - 103H, HA, SH, SHA $27.95 |
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DAIWA Steez 2500 Spinning Reel $589.95 |
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DAIWA Steez 2508 Spinning Reel $589.95 |
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Daiwa Steez 103HA - Team Daiwa $430.00 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SVF FLE-X-LITE STZ651MLRBA-FL 6'5" MEDIUM LIGHT TRIGGER ROD $449.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SVF FLE-X-LITE STZ701MRBA-FL 7' MEDIUM TRIGGER ROD $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SVF FLE-X-LITE STZ721MHRBA-FL 7'2" MEDIUM HEAVY TRIGGER ROD $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SVF FLE-X-LITE STZ701MLRBA-FL 7' MEDIUM SPINNING ROD $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SPX MEGA TOP POWER SLIM DROP SHOT STZ6101MXBA-SPX TRIGGER ROD $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SPX MEGA TOP POWER SLIM DROP SHOT STZ6111MLXBA-SPX SPINNING ROD $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SVF COMPILE-X STZ711HFBA 7'1" HEAVY BAITCAST TRIGGER ROD $549.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SVF COMPILE-X STZ681MLFSA 6'8" MEDIUM LIGHT SPINNING ROD $499.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SVF GRAPHITE STZ601MHFBA 6' MEDIUM BAITCAST TRIGGER ROD $419.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SVF GRAPHITE STZ671MHFBA 6'7"MEDIUM/HEAVY BAITCAST TRIGGER ROD $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SVF GRAPHITE STZ701MHFBA 7' MEDIUM/HEAVY BAITCAST TRIGGER ROD $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ SVF GRAPHITE STZ741XHFBA 7'4" XHEAVY BAITCAST SWIMBAIT ROD $499.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ 103HA 6.3:1 RIGHT HAND MAGNESIUM BAITCAST REEL $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ 103SHA 7.1:1 RIGHT HAND ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT HIGH SPEED BAITCAST REEL $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ 100HA 6.3:1 RIGHT HAND MAGNESIUM BAITCAST REEL $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ 103HLA 6.3:1 LEFT HAND MAGNESIUM BAITCAST REEL $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ 100HLA 6.3:1 LEFT HAND MAGNESIUM BAITCAST REEL $479.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ FLUOROCARBON 5LB SZ-F5LB125Y GREEN 125 YARDS. $19.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ FLUOROCARBON 6LB SZ-F6LB125Y GREEN 125 YARDS. $19.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ FLUOROCARBON 8LB SZ-F8LB125Y GREEN 125 YARDS. $19.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ FLUOROCARBON 10LB SZ-F10LB125Y GREEN 125 YARDS. $22.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ FLUOROCARBON 12LB SZ-F12LB125Y GREEN 125 YARDS. $22.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ FLUOROCARBON 16LB SZ-F16LB125Y GREEN 125 YARDS. $26.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ FLUOROCARBON 20LB SZ-F20LB125Y GREEN 125 YARDS. $29.99 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ6111MLXSA-SPX Drop Shot Rod $509.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ661MLFSA-FL 6'6" Fle-X-Lite Spinning Rod $479.95 |
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DAIWA STEEZ STZ681MLFSA 6'8" SPINNING ROD $539.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ701MLFSA 7' Spinning Rod $479.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ6101MXBA-SPX Drop Shot Rod $474.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ721MHRBA-FL 7'2" Fle-X-Lite Casting Rod $509.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ701MRBA-FL 7' Fle-X-Lite Casting Rod $509.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ651MLRBA-FL 6'5" Fle-X-Lite Casting Rod $479.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ711HFBA 7'1" Casting Rod $599.95 |
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DAIWA STEEZ STZ741XHFBA 7'4" Swimbait CASTING ROD $479.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ701MHFBA 7' Casting Rod $479.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ671MHFBA 6'7" Casting Rod $479.95 |
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DAIWA Steez STZ601MFBA 6' Casting Rod $419.95 |
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Daiwa carbon drag STEEZ 100H, 100HA, 100SH, 100SHA, 103H, 103HA, 103SH, 103SHA $9.50 |
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Daiwa carbon drag SALTIST GEKKABIJIN 2004 - STEEZ 2004 $4.49 |
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Daiwa carbon drag STEEZ 2500, 2508 $9.99 |
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DAIWA STEEZ 100HLA Casting Fishing Reel (LEFTY) $632.10 |
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Daiwa Steez 100HLA - TDDSZ100HLA - Casting Reel $539.95 |
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Daiwa Steez 100SHA - TDDSZ100SHA - Casting Reel $539.95 |
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DAIWA STEEZ 100HA 6.3:1 RIGHT HAND MAGNESIUM BAITCAST REEL $265.00 |