Reel Repair by Alan Tani

My 1st catch 3600,my new fave reel

Just got back from a catfishing trip to Lake Wylie in SC. Went out with a charter captain and caught around 25 blue catfish averaging around 15 - 20 lbs. Didn't go so well off the dock at the house where we were staying, but I managed to catch a blue on an Ambassadeur 6500C3 and another one on my Surfmaster 150. Also caught the world's smallest blue catfish on my bait rod.

Mark what rod is your 6500C3 on?

I had one break me off under the dock last night,so today I strung on new 8# trilene big game.

Tonight I caught a 4" bream let it soak BAM !!! Pulling drag, but Shakey wins

Quote from: jgp12000 on April 07, 2026, 11:26:18 PMMark what rod is your 6500C3 on?

It is a 7.5 ft Whisker Seeker GFX MH. I like it. It is a blend of S-Glass and graphite. It can handle heavy baits and fish, but it is not a broomstick.

Nice bass, James!

Shakespeare is tough! Good work!