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A couple years ago when I was just getting into the hobby, I was generously given a Abu Ambassadeur "SIX" Reel by someone on this site. The reel is a little older, said the line was last changed in '94, but beautiful and in great condition.
Shortly after receiving it, I tried using it a couple times but quickly became frustrated at my inability to cast it, undoubtedly thanks to my inexperience, impatience, and failure to do my research. The line from '94 couldn't have helped much, either.
A couple years later and after using similar casting reels for the first time successfully on my first offshore trip this past weekend, I am eager to try the Abu again. I liked the advantage in torque it seemed to offer over similar spinning reels and also figure now, as I get started kayak fishing, is as good a time to try again as any.
After removing the old line, I am wondering what would be a good line to pair with this reel. I have a spool of 20lb Trilene and was wondering if it would be a good choice.
Also, what would be a decent, low end rod to mate it with? I imagine I'll want something medium heavy. Currently, the only thing I have now that fits the bill is a cheap-ish, 6'6" Shakespeare Power Rod.
I'll be using this reel mostly for catfish and perhaps some saltwater fishing if you all recommend it.
Shortly after receiving it, I tried using it a couple times but quickly became frustrated at my inability to cast it, undoubtedly thanks to my inexperience, impatience, and failure to do my research. The line from '94 couldn't have helped much, either.
A couple years later and after using similar casting reels for the first time successfully on my first offshore trip this past weekend, I am eager to try the Abu again. I liked the advantage in torque it seemed to offer over similar spinning reels and also figure now, as I get started kayak fishing, is as good a time to try again as any.
After removing the old line, I am wondering what would be a good line to pair with this reel. I have a spool of 20lb Trilene and was wondering if it would be a good choice.
Also, what would be a decent, low end rod to mate it with? I imagine I'll want something medium heavy. Currently, the only thing I have now that fits the bill is a cheap-ish, 6'6" Shakespeare Power Rod.
I'll be using this reel mostly for catfish and perhaps some saltwater fishing if you all recommend it.