Abu GarciaC3 Species Special Baitcast Round Fishing Reel

I spent a considerable amount of time researching a new baitcaster for catfishing. I finally settled on purchasing an Abu Garcia 6500 C3. When I found out the C3 came in a "Catfish Special" I was even more happy about my purchase.Intial Thoughts:When the reel arrived, I was very pleased with the fit and finish. Although I am much more concerned about function than cosmetics, I find that this reel is truly beautiful. The C3s are all made in Sweden, and you can instantly feel the quality and craftsmanship of this reel.Use:I loaded it with 30 pound mono, and mounted it on a whisker seeker rod, and took it to the back yard to practice casting. I have used baitcasters in the past and gave up in frustration because I couldn't cast them consistently and without overruns. However, within a few minutes I was casting this reel with ease. This is by far the most user friendly baitcaster I've ever used. I left all 6 brakes engaged and dialed in the reel to my weight using the adjustment on the side, and I had no issues with casting long distances accuratley with only a few very small over runs.I've taken it fishing about a dozen times so far, and I still love this reel. So far I've only caught smaller catfish of 10 lbs or less, but the reel handled them with ease. I also took it to the beach with me and caught a 4 foot shark and the reel handled the shark very well.Features:This reel has everything I desired in a catfish reel. Plenty of capacity for heavy line, a baitclicker, power handle, and a level wind. The 6 centrifugal breaks allow both the experienced baitcast user and the novice to set the reel up to match their experience, skill, and bait/lure weight. It has everything I would ever want. The reel is strong enough to handle anything I might encounter, while still being compact and light enough to handle easily without fatigue.Notes:One question I had was how the Catfish version differs from the regular c3. From personal use and research, I believe the only difference is the Catfish C3 has the power handle (normally a separately purchased upgrade) instead of the normal dual handle of the normal c3, and the addition of the graphics and orange color.

Super cool looking reel, functions just like any other Abu Garcia, love the power handle! This thing also casts a country mile! 50 lb power pro with a 50 lb mono top shot on a cheap ugly stick catfish special and we're having a great time pulling in the cats!

Great! Love it

Abu no te falla nunca.

The picture shows a black reel this is more of a gray.Update: All night fishing trip and I’m so happy with this once you get it adjusted right it’s so smooth I paired it with a 11ft Penn 3 with 30lb mono. Yes, there’s going to be haters stating that you don’t need to spend big bucks to catch fish well I was out casting everyone around me. Someone asked me how do I cast so far I said it cost money to get that far lol

I purchased the 7000 Catfish Special, and like all of the current Ambassadeur 7000 series reels, it is made in China. Don't let that keep you from trying them. They are internally built very much like the older models, and are quality products for the price. They look amazing as well.

I very much enjoy this reel. Abu makes much better casters than basicly anyone else.

For the price you cannot beat Abu Garcia. Works flawlessly.

Muy buen calidad y estilo cumple con las expectivas.

EXCELENTE PRODUCTO

Good reel

Got this stingray when using Abu Garsia

思った以上に扱いやすいリールでした。鯉のブッコミ釣りや浮釣りに使っていますがドラグ力もあり、問題なく使用できています。鯉の絵も気に入っています。