540slinger 2 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Ay ppl, I got a question I have a custom built sabre eg196/6 currently match with a 400b Calcutta and was wondering what other overhead would be a.good match for the rod doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 I'm unfamiliar with that rod, but if you're looking for a reel of similar size and function to the Calcutta then it's hard to beat an Abu Ambassadeur. Depending on what line capacity you need, either a 5500 or 6500. If you need a reel that is considerably different to the Calcutta then we would need more info about what you want. doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
540slinger 2 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 15 hours ago, plankton said: I'm unfamiliar with that rod, but if you're looking for a reel of similar size and function to the Calcutta then it's hard to beat an Abu Ambassadeur. Depending on what line capacity you need, either a 5500 or 6500. If you need a reel that is considerably different to the Calcutta then we would need more info about what you want. Actually what you said is what I was looking for as an answer, was seeing what other round style baitcaster is available that I could live bait with a rachet. doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Usually the Abu 5500 size doesn't have a ratchet, but all the 6500's will. Although for livebaiting I would also strongly recommend the Penn Squall 12 which is about the same size as the Abu but comes with magnetic braking which can be quite handy when casting lighter livebaits. It also does away with the levelwind which is unnecessary on a bait reel IMO. Both reels are excellent casters and have smooth, reliable drag systems. You can't go wrong either way! doobie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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