Abu 4601 Round Reel

[I.rar]

Thinking about finally picking one up to use for heavier baits and maybe some saltwater fishing but would like to be a able to throw some smaller baits if needed.

What's the lightest baits you guys are throwing with these small round reels? I have a 6'6 vendetta I could mount it on but I'm not sure how well it would do with something in the 1/4 oz range?

If anything I'll go with a low profile BC but I've always wanted a round.

[georgeyew]

I have a 6501 and it throws 3/8 just fine. So I am sure that the 4601 will handle 1/4.

[0119]

All I use are 4500/4600's.  3/8oz is about standard.  1/4oz is ok if you don't put to much english into your cast and the lure is not wind resistant.  1/4oz. balsa bait or spinnerbait can be a birdnest maker. That size spoon or jig, no problem.

[tholmes]

I throw 1/4 oz. cranks all the time with my 4600Cs and 8lb. mono. I set the brakes to 2 on and 4 off. It works like a champ

 

Edit: If it's an older 4601C (not C3) I replace the white brake blocks with blue ones (ABU part# 20209)

 

 

Tom

[John G]

Have you thought about a Calcutta100? My Calcutta100's throws light baits just fine. 

[ww2farmer]

All I used to use were 4601 and 5501 C3's. Casting was never a problem with them, it's just they were not very comfortable after I got used to LP reels. I used to whip a Mann's baby 1- cranks which are about 1/4 oz, with a 6'6" M Berkely Lightning rod and 12lb Big game with  no problem.

[Bankbeater]

I don't have any problem casting 1/4 baits with my 4600, but I don't go lighter than that. That is what my spinning reel is for.

[I.rar]

Thanks for the replies. 1/4 is the absolute lightest I would cast with this reel. I have a ml/f to handle anything lighter. I've been on the fence about picking one up since I started fishing but always opted for a low profile and have been pleased but something about these little round guys makes me want one.

In fresh, it would probably be for heavier trigs, flukes and stick baits. I'm still not sure about what baits for salt or where to begin with since I've never really been into it but since I live so close to the ocean, I figure I mind as well get into it.

[MacP]

I can't comment I've always used my larger round 'casters to throw heavy, heavy baits.