Which Progear?

luis · April 10, 2009, 04:11:00 PM

Hi Alan. I was looking at the pro gear reels. Since I know you have a few of them I was wondering which you recommend for some black fin tuna trolling, but also capable for Mutton snapper, and some grouper fishing? Thanks. Your friend in Florida.

alantani · April 10, 2009, 08:31:41 PM

the 500 series classics will handle 40# mono and a 30% drag setting easily. the 600 series classics are good for a 50# topshot and 15# drag setting. the albacore specials are similar, size and drag capacity-wise. the older 250 series are basically jigmasters, good for 30# mono topshots and 9#'s of drag. the older 450's series are basically 4/0 senators, go for 40-50# topshots and 15#'s of drag. which ones are you looking at? alan

luis · April 12, 2009, 07:51:01 PM

I'm not very familiar with any of them. I can't get alot of info on them, mostly opinions. I am looking at the albacore series. I would like to get one with more than 15 lbs of drag. Out of any of the styles which do you think sounds ideal for me?

alantani · April 13, 2009, 12:42:37 AM

i actually fish my progear 500/501/550/551's with up to 15#'s of drag, but i have extra gears if i shred them. get one of the classic series 600's.

alantani · April 13, 2009, 12:45:04 AM

Quote from: alantani on April 10, 2009, 08:31:41 PM
the 500 series classics will handle 40# mono and a 30% drag setting easily. the 600 series classics are good for a 50# topshot and 15# drag setting. the albacore specials are similar, size and drag capacity-wise. the older 250 series are basically jigmasters, good for 30# mono topshots and 9#'s of drag. the older 450's series are basically 4/0 senators, go for 40-50# topshots and 15#'s of drag. which ones are you looking at? alan

sorry about the confusion. the 500 series classics can easily handle a 40 pound mono topshot with a 30% drag setting of 12 pounds. the 600 series can easily handle 50 pound mono topshot with a 30% drag setting of 15 pounds.

luis · April 13, 2009, 02:15:13 AM

Maybe I'm missing something. Do they still sell the 600 series? Were do I purchase them from? I'm not seeing much info. By the way Alan Happy Easter to you and your family!

alantani · April 13, 2009, 04:29:24 AM

well, no, luis, that's part of the problem. they are not being made anymore.