i fish for catfish only and have 2 new abu garcia records 6600hc. I fish river and paylakes where its very common to catch over 20pound fish will work
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This will work fine. If you set your drag too high itll snap the rod easier than a better quality rod, but thats to be expected.
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The rod will work, you will need 40 lb test line to maintain fish of 20 lb without breaking line. Graphite is a very strong material, pole has a medium flex. It depends on how you fish.
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I've used mine on trout upto 23-24 inches. I've even pulled a 5 lb catfish out of the river with it. I use a pflueger presidents series reel on it and love it. Like it so well I bought a second one. One set with 4 lb test and one with 6.
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Any fish you would need to use a braided line for would be too much for that reel. Stick with mono.
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I think you would be ok with it. I have never used one for walleye but I have never had any problems with it for bass fishing and I fish them a lot. Only problem I ever had was a bad handle and I just replaced it and was an easy fix. The drag is good and casts real smooth. I would use them for steelhead fishing in the rivers and think it would hold up just fine. I have fished the Black Max for northern largemouth bass in the state of Oregon for bass as big as 9lbs and use them in bass tournaments and again have had no problems other then one of my reels had a loose grip on the handle and I just replaced the handle for an easy fix. I hope this helps you out, good luck! I think you would be ok with it. I have never used one for walleye but I have never had any problems with it for bass fishing and I fish them a lot. Only problem I ever had was a bad handle and I just replaced it and was an easy fix. The drag is good and casts real smooth. I would use them for steelhead fishing in the rivers and think it would hold up just fine. I have fished the Black Max for northern largemouth bass in the state of Oregon for bass as big as 9lbs and use them in bass tournaments and again have had no problems other then one of my reels had a loose grip on the handle and I... » Read More I think you would be ok with it. I have never used one for walleye but I have never had any problems with it for bass fishing and I fish them a lot. Only problem I ever had was a bad handle and I just replaced it and was an easy fix. The drag is good and casts real smooth. I would use them for steelhead fishing in the rivers and think it would hold up just fine. I have fished the Black Max for northern largemouth bass in the state of Oregon for bass as big as 9lbs and use them in bass tournaments and again have had no problems other then one of my reels had a loose grip on the handle and I just replaced the handle for an easy fix. I hope this helps you out, good luck! « Show Less
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I own three myself. I fish saltwater game in Florida and they have worked great.
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I cannot say for sure about saltwater type fishing as I have not had an opportunity to do so with it. I have caught a large mouth and a channel cat on my rod, both weighing a lil over 2 1/2 pounds and it did fine if that helps any. If used as a travel rod with a little bit of care and respect for what it is the rod should do fine and last a long time.
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I use 25Ib braid, works well for me, really depends on what your fishing for, reel can handel a wide range.
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Check with local fishing regulations. Where I am you cannot use a cast net in fresh water.
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I used my ABF-65 for both deep sea and surf fishing. I have used it for 2 years now and it has performed perfectly. The bait feeder option allows you to lower your line with a heavy weight without getting a backlash. The ABF-90 should have plenty of line capacity to catch all but the biggest of fish.
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I have alread fished 30kg fish with no problem it will depend on the line. I only fish in fresh water so I would not know if is also good for salt water.
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I use an EverStart DC27 in my jon boat. I generally fish more than 6 hours in a trip with no trouble.
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I have caught numerous walleyes with this reel along with 3' pike and bass with no problem.I use 20# berkley tracer braid and a 14# leader and have had no problems with the reel in fact I'm going to order another with a 9' rod for cats and larger fish that is how confident I am with this reel.
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It casts just as well or better than the Abu Garcia 6500 C3 or C4. It has a well developed backlash control system that helps quite a bit. Aside from casting, I think you will find this a much more durable and reliable reel. Although the fish can't tell what gear you're using, this is indeed a beautiful reel.
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O yea that is plenty the catfish won't be going on longer runs so that's long enough and the weight, never worry about that if you match it I've.caught a 120 pound sea turtle on 25 braided just make a mono or fluoro leader so it doesn't break on a rock
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You can but the guides are kinda cheap so i would watch that area. After years of complaining about the cheap guides Shakespeare finally listened and introduced the Gx2 rods. However the ugly cat as far as i know (might wanna check) didnt get the new guides and other improvements. Rinse the rod out with freshwater as soon as you done. This rod doesnt have a lot of backbone so unless you fishing for smaller game i would go with something else.
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I own several Okumas and have owned others in the past. They are excellent performers. The only ones that have failed me are those that escaped over the side of the boat when I was not paying attention. I use 40s and 50s for trolling and coastal fishing. I use 20s and 30s for throwing lures for bass. I think that the 30 will do the job for you without wearing you out. I use 8 lb. mono on my 30s and have had no issues. Great reel.
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150yds I suppose you could fish for anything up to 20lbs with it fresh or salt excellent reel. My 2nd in 34yrs last one was stolen didnt wear out