Loading...
Your Cart ()
Close Panel
Abu Garcia® BCX Baitcast Reels
- Tough and powerful
- Three stainless steel ball bearings
- Corrotech treated Instant Anti-Reverse bearing
- Anti-Distortion Spool for extreme loads
- Recessed front for lower profile
- Soft-touch thumb bar
- Centrifugal brakes
- Star drag
- Oversized handle
The Abu Garcia BCX Baitcast Reel delivers the cranking power and toughness needed to handle big stubborn fish such as catfish or northern pike. Abu Garcia's reliable BCX Baitcast Reel features three smooth-performing stainless steel ball bearings and quiet Corrotech-treated [Read More]
- Tough and powerful
- Three stainless steel ball bearings
- Corrotech treated Instant Anti-Reverse bearing
- Anti-Distortion Spool for extreme loads
- Recessed front for lower profile
- Soft-touch thumb bar
- Centrifugal brakes
- Star drag
- Oversized handle
The Abu Garcia BCX Baitcast Reel delivers the cranking power and toughness needed to handle big stubborn fish such as catfish or northern pike. Abu Garcia's reliable BCX Baitcast Reel features three smooth-performing stainless steel ball bearings and quiet Corrotech-treated Instant Anti-Reverse bearing for durability and to hold firm against bullish fish. In addition to centrifugal brakes, star drag and comfortable oversized handle, the BCX Baitcast Reel is outfitted with Abu Garcia's innovative Anti-Distortion Spool™, which won't torque under a heavy load.
Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
37 Questions | 111 Answers
Outdoor Answers
Get help about this item from fellow customers.
Ask your questions. Share your answers.
Expand All
Collapse All
(read all my Q&A)
Answers
A:
Your anti backlash control is your thumb. Ihave cast a little as 1/4 ounce with Ambassador reels on a med action rod and 12 pound test line. If you need a magnetic backlash control this is not the reel model for you.
A:
Anything below 1/4oz is difficult to get any kind of control or distance. With a light weight lure I've had MORE backlash than with excessively heavy lures (3oz+).Backlash control isn't great. Always keep your thumb on the reel and continually check your drag. Otherwise backlash central.
A:
The reels (both the 5600 and the 6600) have great antibacklash control. For the 5600, it needs at least1/2 or 3/4 oz to cast. The 6600 needs a little more, about 3/4-1oz to cast.A:
The stiffness of your rod has a lot to do with it. if your rod is to whippy you can get alot of back lashes. I use the 6600 as a heaving reel (casting 5 oz lead plus bait) and can let this reel roll all the way till the bait hits the water. The 5600 i use for bass fishing with sufix 17lbs line and casting a texas rigged worm with an 1/8th oz sinker is no problem.Details:
I do most of my fishing in a narrow oxbar lake in Alabama. Does the reel allow finesse to get under and around potential obstacles? Is it good at using light lures as well?Answers
A:
I used 1/4 punce weights with 6 inch worms with my Ambassador Five and 5500 C3 with no difficulties. New, these reels need a little time for break in but are absolutely dependable. The five is used as my jig reel on a seven foot heavy pole with 1/2 0r 3/4 ounce jigs in heavy cover.A:
In my opinion, no. I use it for jigging up deep lakers because it has good line capacity and durability. I would not list finesse or casting ability among its strengths.A:
yes i use it for every thing to me its the best reel in a long timeDetails:
I am planning to pair the 6600 model up with a 6'6 medium action rod. I was wondering if that would be ok or if i should go with the 5600 model.Answers
A:
Yes just don't put as heavy of line on.A:
That is a little light, especially for the 6600. I personally use 6' 6" medium heavy action rod for the 5600. Don't underestimate the 5600, it is a very strong reel. So I wouldn't put either reel on a medium action rod. But if you insist on pairing up a BCX reel with a medium action rod, choose the 5600A:
Yes. That is exactly the set-up I use. Works very well.A:
You could use it like that if you wanted to. I use my two with a 7'6" MH and love it!A:
I have the 5600BCX paired with a 6'6" UglyStik med. action rod and the balance is great, very easy to use setup, but I also have a Ambassadeur 6600C4 on a 7'3" Abu Garcia Veritas medium/heavy rod and it feels great. Being that the 6600 is slightly larger, in my opinion it would be more suited and on a 7'-7'6" medium-medium/heavy rod. But it all comes down to the type of fishing you're doing and the setup that feels right to you.Details:
I am planning on using this reel in saltwater for porgy. I was wondering if this would be ok?Answers
A:
Yes but I think it can handle more than that. The reel is very strong.
A:
I do not see why you would not be able to use for Porgy Fishing. Just remeber when using a conventional reel (not a spinning reel), keep your thumb on the spool to avoid tangles as you let your line to the bottom.Details:
Would it be ok to put 15 # test on the 5601BCX for light saltwater applications?Answers
A:
yes but, i personaly use 20 lb power pro braid in moss green.A:
15# test line would be okay on the 5601 BCX. Only drawback would be it won't hold as much line as a it would a smaller line. Will work well for you though.Details:
I plan to put 14 # test mono on the 5601BCX model. I was wondering if that would work for light saltwater applications.Answers
A:
I'd go with some sort of braided lineA:
that would work greatly for saltwater in those circumstances.A:
well when i use my freshwater reels in saltwater i always wash it out the spool and gears to get the corrosive salt outDetails:
If I hold the rod in my left hand and crank with my right, is that a left hand retrieve or right hand retrieve?Answers
A:
Whichever hand you crank is what it is. If you crank with your right hand, it is right handed.A:
That would be a right hand retrieve.A:
RIght Hand Retrieve
Top 50 Contributor
A:
If you are using a spinning reel, it is left handed. If you are using a baitcaster, it is right handed. Oddly, it's because of the spinning reel (right handed) that caused me to get a left handed baitcaster.Answers
Top 250 Contributor
A:
5600 would be fine. that's the exact same set up i use for cats, and i love it. you get more line capacity with the 6600, but i don't think it's a big deal.A:
Either reel would work well on the rod. It basically is a personal preference choice. If you want a reel with a bait alert, and are making long cast with heavier line , you would want the 6600.If you are mainly fishing smaller waters and dont need to make those long cast the 5600 will perform nicely.
Answers
A:
Base on the thickness differance of the lines, .28mm for the 8lbs and .36mm for the 14lbs. 36/28 =1.24.Then 245 times 1.24 =303. Basically if you bought a 300 yard spool of line the reel should eat up every inch of it and be full.
Top 50 Contributor
A:
This really depends on the braided line manufacturer and how thick they make the line. Look at the diameter and compare to the line of the 14 lb test you are using. For instance, Stren braid 8lb test has a diameter equivalent of a 1lb test monofilament (Also Stren). Basically, check your manufacturer for the reel and see what it says for how much it holds (in diameter) and use that basic diameter for your reference.Answers
A:
Bass Pro has a “30 day No Hassle” return policy. After the 30 days, the item must be sent to the Manufacturer. Here is the warranty information from Abu Garcia “Abu Garcia reels are covered against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase and rods for three (3) years from date of purchase.” Thank you!
Get help about this item from fellow customers.
Ask your questions. Share your answers.
37 Questions | 111 Answers
Articles & Information
Customer Service
Live Assistance:
Daily 7am-10pm Central Time
Daily 7am-10pm Central Time
- 1-800-227-7776
- Contact Us
- Reward Points
- Gift Cards
Prices shown are in U.S. funds
All pages © 2006 - 2012 BPS Direct, L.L.C. All rights reserved.