TD LUNA

[perchot]

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!

[Zest]

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

[reelblues]

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

[Schuler]

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.

[RobRaven1]

Hi

I dont know if u can get it over there but here we got a ABU called 5601JB



Made for Jerkbait fishing!

[Snidley]

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

[fishin'vince]

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.

[Big-Bass]

Do they make that Abu in a 4600JB?

[eric_m]

how about this one http://www.abugarcia.com/prod.php?k=571 ... PUR5600EXT



180$