Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: TURKEY09 on January 09, 2013, 07:28:57 PM
Title: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: TURKEY09 on January 09, 2013, 07:28:57 PM
Just trying to hear some reviews about the Black Betty Multiplier. Looks like a sweet reel.
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: snowcone on January 09, 2013, 07:31:46 PM
im not sure about the multiplier but i have the black betty 13 and i really like it ..very simple... ;D
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: jmsteele187 on January 09, 2013, 08:25:56 PM
There is another black betty reel. It's actually called the black betty 6061, I guess there was a name change that caused some confusion for quite a few people. Snowcone, I believe you and I both have the regular black betty reel. The 6061 isn't a 1:1 ratio reel, so it will reel up line a bit quicker. I guess they are available in small numbers this year, and will probably be kinda hard to get ahold of.
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: TURKEY09 on January 09, 2013, 08:32:33 PM
jmsteel187 that is the reel I was talking about. Looks like a great reel. Just seeing if anybody on here has used one yet. They reel up 19" inches with one turn of the handle. It also has a free spool switch and my Frabill does not.
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: jmsteele187 on January 09, 2013, 08:47:49 PM
If its built anything like the regular black betty, it's going to be built like a tank. My black betty is solid aluminum. I think it machined aluminum, instead of cast too. But, it's a much simpler design than the 6061. The drag literally consists of a thumb screw and a Teflon washer. It's kind of nice to have that kind of simplicity.
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: snowcone on January 09, 2013, 09:03:52 PM
yeah i just checked and i saw this reel go for 225$ amazing how something can escalate out of control...does seem like a nice reel :D
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: TURKEY09 on January 09, 2013, 09:08:11 PM
My point about the free spool is you would be able to fish deeper water easiar. Get your jig down much faster. Looks like a great reel.
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: TURKEY09 on January 09, 2013, 09:25:02 PM
I've been looking for this reel for a few weeks and everybody has been out of them. Cabela's now have them in stock. ;)
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: futurestrader on January 09, 2013, 09:57:03 PM
Wow those are expensive but nice with that gear ratio. I have the Frabill 101 and am happy with that but it is a 1 to 1 ratio. Fly reels are the way to go in my opinion after testing them out its just hard to drop all that money when I need six of them.
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: jmsteele187 on January 09, 2013, 10:17:14 PM
They are actually $99.99 for the reel alone from most of the places selling them. Unfortunately everyone is also sold out, cabelas is the only place I found that has them in stock still. If you want one, I'd buy it right now. It seems a limited run and a fly reel craze in ice fishing has made them the hot item of the season.
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: futurestrader on January 09, 2013, 10:20:53 PM
Do those black betty's click on the way down or are they silent?
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: jmsteele187 on January 09, 2013, 10:23:28 PM
On the 6061, I have no idea. With the regular BB it's silent.
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: snowcone on January 10, 2013, 07:35:27 PM
yeah im happy not spending that kind of money especially when the season is so wishy washy,i would rather spend my cash on a bigger pop up by eskimo ;D the 4 man
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: mbarrett1379 on January 10, 2013, 09:42:51 PM
they are 100 not 225
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: snowcone on January 10, 2013, 09:45:12 PM
gotcha :D
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: TURKEY09 on January 10, 2013, 09:55:32 PM
Yes there 100 but somebody had them listed on eBay for 225.
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: jmsteele187 on January 11, 2013, 08:51:05 PM
Looks like cabelas is sold out of the 6061 online. Did you happen to get one TURKEY?
Title: Re: 13 Black Betty Multiplier
Post by: TURKEY09 on January 11, 2013, 09:38:26 PM