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Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: jmsteele187 on October 14, 2013, 10:38:08 PM
Title: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: jmsteele187 on October 14, 2013, 10:38:08 PM
It looks like Frabill has a couple new offerings in the straight line reels, for the 2013/14 season. The 261 reel; http://frabill.com/new-products/ice-new/straight-line-261-reel.html (http://frabill.com/new-products/ice-new/straight-line-261-reel.html) The 261 combo; http://frabill.com/new-products/ice-new/straight-line-261-bro-series-combos-24-ultra-light-5.html (http://frabill.com/new-products/ice-new/straight-line-261-bro-series-combos-24-ultra-light-5.html) which come in six differnt lengths and actions. And the 101xla reel; http://frabill.com/new-products/ice-new/straight-line-101xla-reel.html (http://frabill.com/new-products/ice-new/straight-line-101xla-reel.html)
I was checking out the 261 combos out at cabelas this evening and they look pretty sweet. I may have to put one on my list of gear to get this year. I also picked up some chekai tungsten jigs and another slender spoon while I was there.
Title: Re: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: Banker on October 14, 2013, 10:51:18 PM
I have the 261 and it is pretty slick. I also have the 101 XLA and it is just a glorified version of the 101 which was a piece of crap last year if you ask me. The only reason I was slightly interested in the new model was the extended handle option- too bad the screws in the existing handle are so darn hard to unscrew- stripped them both.
Title: Re: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: jmsteele187 on October 14, 2013, 11:12:18 PM
I wasn't a big fan of the 101 last year either, because of the short stem. The extended stem is the big plus, with this years version. Last year I went with the black Betty instead. I was also checking out the black Betty 6061. Now there's a nice reel! But at $100, I'll probably have to stick with the Frabill 261.
Title: Re: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: TURKEY09 on October 16, 2013, 07:53:20 PM
I have the Betty 6061 and it's a very sweet reel. It's built to last!!
Title: Re: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: jmsteele187 on October 16, 2013, 09:01:17 PM
They are great reels. Unfortunately, in my currant financial state, a high end setup is just not in the budget. If I were to get the 6061, I think I'd have to order some custom Thorne bros rod or something similar. Then we're getting into the $150-200 range. I think I'd rather save that money to put towards a new Jackson kayak and fish finder next spring.
Title: Re: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: TURKEY09 on October 17, 2013, 08:04:08 PM
That's to funny. I have it on a Thorn Bros. Quiverstick!
Title: Re: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: jmsteele187 on October 17, 2013, 11:55:42 PM
And the quiverstick is the rod I was picturing in my head, lol.
What happen to the other posts from Banker and myself?
Title: Re: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: Banker on October 18, 2013, 11:41:17 PM
I am recovering from surgery and wasn't thinking straight so I took my druggy posts down the 13 fishing reel is pretty sweet after futher review
Title: Re: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: jmsteele187 on October 19, 2013, 08:41:26 AM
That's funny. I hope your recovery is swift.
Title: Re: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: slabslayer on October 20, 2013, 08:57:25 AM
Be recovered for first ice!!!! Rest up. ;D
Title: Re: New Frabill reels and combos
Post by: jmsteele187 on October 21, 2013, 01:25:58 AM
Here are a few other additions for the 2013/14 season