3 hours ago, kayaking_kev said:

I got mine from Dicks back in December for $80. I passed on it when it was on sale for $100 because of reviews but at $80 I couldn't pass it up. I put it on a Extreme HP 702c and I've had no problems with it casting 1/5 oz Ned Rigs. A lot of old heads don't like the bright color though, but it didn't bother me. I did just buy a replacement for it though, a SLX MGL 70, should do even better for lighter baits. I will sell my Z and probably be able to get a little more than what I paid for it.

 

I thought this thread was new so I was going to comment on catfish reels, so I will anyway.

I will eventually be in the market for one and my three top choices are..

 

Abu Garcia C3 Catfish Special

Ming Yang CL60

Kast King Rover

 

I'm leaning towards the Catfish Special but it's the most expensive, I just think it would look nice on a Whisper Seeker Catfish rod, since I can't find any Rippin Lips Catfish rods anywhere.

Catfish and Carp did some reviews and the Kastking rover is essentially the same reel he was using that's branded different - it's pretty much junk.  If you use them infrequently though they are a good buy because they have the things you need for catfishing...

29 minutes ago, JediAmoeba said:

Catfish and Carp did some reviews and the Kastking rover is essentially the same reel he was using that's branded different - it's pretty much junk.  If you use them infrequently though they are a good buy because they have the things you need for catfishing...

Thanks! I seen one of his where he also said the handles have some slop in them too. The Ming Yang definitely seems like the better buy for about the same price. I rarely fish for catfish, I might fish a couple of times a year to eat a few, or to try to get a 26" for the Fish Ohio Pin, but I usually catch them mostly while bass fishing, or even on panfish gear on accident. This past season I had to fight two huge cats probably close to 10 lbs. for over 45 mins. each while panfishing with 4 lb line in thick hydro from a kayak when they bit my 1" Gulp Minnow, once in pitch darkness, lol.

Didn't know TT did a review of this reel, and now I'm feeling better about my purchase.  Cal and company over at TT are definitely not 13 fanboys 

http://tackletour.com/review13fishingconceptzreel.html

I got a flyer in the mail from Academy , they will be "buy one get one free" in store only starting March 2.

1 minute ago, johnD. said:

I got a flyer in the mail from Academy , they will be "buy one get one free" in store only starting March 2.

What is the price for 1 reel?