the abu zebco spinning reels are great i had one when i was a kid to fish for bone fish those rods look good i use the hs speed stick 5 6 lews rod with the Shakespeare micro series 5 6 lite rods for crappie fishing and trout they surprised me how well those cheap rods worked for me this year i caught iv tried that off brand line from amazon ande mono used it for a year its great stuff in 4ib test i used what i can find locally like stern and viscus and that ande line out preformed those name brand lines for half the price i love abu reels almost more then i love the shimanos and other name brand reel iv used over the years
Thanks for the comment -- you are correct !! The Zebco ABU series of reels are without peer .... I have 3 ... two 4's and a 3 ... I also like a sub $100 performance based rod - it's crazy what the power of the dollar has these days when you figure out what to buy and where to buy it. Here is my show and tell of the cardinals from 10 years ago ... production is a bit to be desired but the content is really good -- which is why it's one of my most popular videos of late -- ruclips.net/video/QdJQYXepsZk/видео.html Cheers !!
I've been wanting to get a revo SP X. I handled one at the local BPS and it felt super smooth and solid. Maybe its time to get one after finally seeing someone with one of the new Revo SP's
@@bubblebreeze1635 shimano makes some great ul spinning reels, if your budget is over 100$ I'd go for a vanford or a stradic ( I own both, there great!!)
They are the Lure Dice - can be found in the States - but I get them from AliExpress for really cheap. $2.38 39％ Off | Rompin 5pcs/lot power secret soft fishing lure dice rubber handmade diy set bass bait silicone skirts high density accessories a.aliexpress.com/_mLWNnqc
I like it - but I really have nothing else to compare it too - I feel that it’s very fragile and always needs to be handled with kidd gloves - I do still use my Cardinals though -- I love those old school reels… oh - I don’t know if I would have spent $250 on the Beast though… at $135 I feel it’s a good buy.
Those gen 1 models are impossible to find now. I agree with you on the redesign not being as aesthetically pleasing as the original.
I totally agree - I got a bit lucky being able to find them on closeout for $65 a piece … I’ve got two now … and they are two piece… which is so rare.
the abu zebco spinning reels are great i had one when i was a kid to fish for bone fish those rods look good i use the hs speed stick 5 6 lews rod with the Shakespeare micro series 5 6 lite rods for crappie fishing and trout they surprised me how well those cheap rods worked for me this year i caught iv tried that off brand line from amazon ande mono used it for a year its great stuff in 4ib test i used what i can find locally like stern and viscus and that ande line out preformed those name brand lines for half the price i love abu reels almost more then i love the shimanos and other name brand reel iv used over the years
Thanks for the comment -- you are correct !! The Zebco ABU series of reels are without peer .... I have 3 ... two 4's and a 3 ... I also like a sub $100 performance based rod - it's crazy what the power of the dollar has these days when you figure out what to buy and where to buy it. Here is my show and tell of the cardinals from 10 years ago ... production is a bit to be desired but the content is really good -- which is why it's one of my most popular videos of late -- ruclips.net/video/QdJQYXepsZk/видео.html Cheers !!
I've been wanting to get a revo SP X. I handled one at the local BPS and it felt super smooth and solid. Maybe its time to get one after finally seeing someone with one of the new Revo SP's
There are so many choices for reels - see what's out there and try to choose what's best for function, budget and brand. Thanks for watching !!
@@JSturr that's one of the problems, too many reels to pick from and try out hahaha
@@bubblebreeze1635 shimano makes some great ul spinning reels, if your budget is over 100$ I'd go for a vanford or a stradic ( I own both, there great!!)
i believe that rod used to be manufactured in Korea, they are sadly now made in china. great rod, i own 2 of that exact one.
i wouldn't post that political bumper sticker for others to see . do you want to be labeled as supporter of fascism ?
Easy … steady … I fought for all of our freedoms … so I’m good 🤪
What’s the name of that jig you have tied , where can I find them? Thanks 👍
They are the Lure Dice - can be found in the States - but I get them from AliExpress for really cheap.
$2.38 39％ Off | Rompin 5pcs/lot power secret soft fishing lure dice rubber handmade diy set bass bait silicone skirts high density accessories
a.aliexpress.com/_mLWNnqc
Hi, do you like your SP Beast reel after all the time of using? Highly interested in Abu's reels, but not sure do they worth it - not much info.
I like it - but I really have nothing else to compare it too - I feel that it’s very fragile and always needs to be handled with kidd gloves - I do still use my Cardinals though -- I love those old school reels… oh - I don’t know if I would have spent $250 on the Beast though… at $135 I feel it’s a good buy.
@@JSturr thank you for honest opinion, that's more than enough.)