TD LUNA
TD LUNA
Hi!
I want to find a round profile reel for Northern pike / musky. I'm gonna throw BIG jerkbaits, swimbaits, musky spinners, bulldawgs, etc.
I'm considering the LUNA.
Do you have any experience with this reel? Any reviews?
What other options should I consider (under $150): Abu Record, Calcutta?
Which one is more appropriate for good casts, power brakes, no backlashes, endurance, weight?
Thanks!
I want to find a round profile reel for Northern pike / musky. I'm gonna throw BIG jerkbaits, swimbaits, musky spinners, bulldawgs, etc.
I'm considering the LUNA.
Do you have any experience with this reel? Any reviews?
What other options should I consider (under $150): Abu Record, Calcutta?
Which one is more appropriate for good casts, power brakes, no backlashes, endurance, weight?
Thanks!
Re: TD LUNA
if you casting big stuff,i reckon the daiwa would be easier to cast further,daiwa is better build as well,with machine cut component all over,rather than forged
Re: TD LUNA
I will have to differ with Zest on this. I think the Calcutta is a tank, and very easy to set for casting. It is easy to set up to cast and not backlash when you change direction and suddenly throw into the wind. IMHO
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Re: TD LUNA
Luna for sure. Calcuttas are good too, but not as smooth as the luna. Records have some problems and I wouldn't get one.
The luna will take the abuse better than any other reel for muskies.
The luna will take the abuse better than any other reel for muskies.
Re: TD LUNA
Hi
I dont know if u can get it over there but here we got a ABU called 5601JB
Made for Jerkbait fishing!
I dont know if u can get it over there but here we got a ABU called 5601JB
Made for Jerkbait fishing!
Re: TD LUNA
I cast lures for chinnook salmon with a Daiwa Advantage and it's as good as my Millionaire CVZ ( the model prior to the Luna) for a lot less cash. Get the original 153ST model and you get a reel that has a lot of linecap. They are on sale as a righty at Cabelas for $69. Calcutta are way over rated IMO. TE versions are very nice but expensive for what you get. Snidley
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Re: TD LUNA
i'm using a luna 253 for swimbait fishing. it works superbly for heavy lures and hard running fish. i encounter very few backlashes. i never had one that was serious. its a brute of a reel but its also very refined. you'll be very happy with it.
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Do they make that Abu in a 4600JB?