Looking for a low profile reel

[Hop]

I have fished ABUs 5500 and 6500 all my life. I want to try a low profile to go on my 6'6" med crankin stick. Any recommendations?

Thanks

[Maxximus Redneckus]

A  Abu -Garcia REVO  s , sx  or stx will fit your needs well !!!

[sammyj_30577]

i fish with the Pflueger summit LP and it is very low profile and is geared at 7.1:1. awesome reel and runs about 160 dollars. another for around 80 dollars and is great for the price is the bass pro shops extreme reels. i have a friend who fishes the ABU revo's and they are from $99 to $200. all of these are the reels of my choice and if i could only pick one it would be the summit.

[roadwarrior]

Depending on your price parameters:  

Shimano Citica, Curado, Chronarch MG or Calais.

These reels are strong, silent and smooth.  With proper maintenance they will last a lifetime. Although I have given some of my reels away over the years, as far as I know, every Shimano I have ever owned is still in use. Shimano reels are good-to-go right out of the box, but oddly, they improve with time.

There are many other high quality brands, but there is only one Shimano.

[Gotta Love It]

I own a few Abu Black Max 3600's (and one 5600) and decided to upgrade after 7 years.  I love the Shimano spinning reels but I decided to stick with Abu's (since my Black Max's provided years of dependable service) on my baitcasters.  I purchased 3 Revo SX's and love them!  

[Maxximus Redneckus]

I own a few Abu Black Max 3600's (and one 5600) and decided to upgrade after 7 years. I love the Shimano spinning reels but I decided to stick with Abu's (since my Black Max's provided years of dependable service) on my baitcasters. I purchased 3 Revo SX's and love them!

I too have quite a few black max,s  id never let um go so easy to use and DURABLE!!!

[Gotta Love It]

I own a few Abu Black Max 3600's (and one 5600) and decided to upgrade after 7 years. I love the Shimano spinning reels but I decided to stick with Abu's (since my Black Max's provided years of dependable service) on my baitcasters. I purchased 3 Revo SX's and love them!

I too have quite a few black max,s id never let um go so easy to use and DURABLE!!!

The Black Max's will definitely stay in the rotation!  Which is why I decided to stay with Abu and purchase the Revo's!  The bait monkey has hit my wallet hard this year and it is only the beginning of April!

[ford_man]

I would pick an abu garcia revo

[TrickyVT1887]

Revo is one hell of a reel but WAY TOO FAST i would never put a 7:1 on a crankbait rod unless it was just for lipless cranks get a 5:1 Shimano Curado or Shimano Citica they're made for cranking, I have 2 of the old Curados in 5:1 and they have to be hands down my favorite cranking reels, good luck on your search and make sure you feel the reel on the rod before you make a decision, the new shimanos look bulky but feel amazing on a rod.

[Gatorbassman]

WOW!!!! All these high cost reels.

If you are looking for a reel to go on your cranking rod that will not break the bank then a great first time reel that will last you for years is the Bass Pro Shops, David Fritts signature reel. It is designed for crankbaits and will cast a freaking mile.

[KU_Bassmaster.]

I just got a Team Daiwa Advantage 150P for cranking and after 3 trips I love it. It's closer to a 100 size Shimano and it casts fantastic. Great value IMO.

[Cigarlover 1]

If you're looking to stick to Abu's I agree the Revo is a great reel but very fast. I've been using the Ambassadeur 2005 LP and love it. It's still 6.2:1 but IMHO is very smooth and a nice reel for about $80.

http://www.abugarcia.com/prod.php?k=50125&sk=0&p=PUR2005LP

[Redlinerobert]

Daiwa TD-Z.  

[MALTESE FALCON]

Another vote for the Revo. Great reel!!!

Falcon

[M_Fields.]

Hop,

I would go with a Citica, happy shoping.  Watch out for that Bait Monkey, he will get you.  Let us know what you decided to get, and how it is working out for you.  

M_Fields