CABO REELS

The Quantum Cabo Trolling Reel is without a doubt the finest cat fishing reel I have ever used. Unfortunatly  you have to find them on now since Quantum is no longer producing them any more. This reel is smooth as silk, casts very well and will handle any catfish in North America. I have used this reel in heavy current with sinkers up to 16 oz . I t will retrieve the sinker plus a half pound of bait upstream with very little effort. The power comes from the 4 to 1 gear ratio of oversize precision cut gears. With the solid one piece aluminum frame, there is no frame flex from heavy pressures. The spool shafts stay rigid due to being supported on each side by precision ball bearings. The over size power knob on the forged aluminum handle gives the angler the power needed to be in control crank with authority.

Probably the #1 feature that puts this reel in a class by itself is the drag. The oversize ceramic drag washers, without a doubt, produce the smoothest and most dependable drag of any reels sold today. This reel was designed for saltwater use, where powerful fish can smoke a drag. With this extra strong drag that can withstand the saltwater environment, a trophy catfish has no chance in beating the Cabo reel. Other impressive features are the continuous anti-reverse with backup pawl & ratchet and the saltwater resistant finish.

I use the CLW 20 PTS reel with 400 yards of 17 lb line capacity. The CLW 30 PTS is suited for those anglers that feel they need more line, it will hold 400 yards of 20 lb test. Of course, I use the CLW models because of the level wind feature plus they have the 4 to 1 retrieve.

Take my word for what I say about these reels, They are the best BIG CAT reels I have used to this day. Be sure  to look on if you're interested or check below for my other recommendation for a reel you can purchase .

Fin Nor OLF16 Levelwind Reel

Since Quantum no longer makes the Cabo Levelwind Trolling reels ( of which I still use and love), I recommend the Fin Nor OLF16 Levelwind reel. This reel is comparably priced and with even more quality then the Cabo. It has a good 4.3 gear ratio for cranking in heavy weights or heavy fish, an excellent drag and unmatched quality for long life.  Check out www.finnorfishing.com for specs and dealers.


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