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Abu Garcia C3 Catfish Special Round Baitcast Reel
For years, the original C3 was the reel of choice for serious catmen; now, the specially adapted Abu Garcia® C3 Catfish Special Round Baitcast Reel stands alone as the ultimate catfish reel. Built on the same platform, the C3 Catfish Special offers the additional strength and durability needed to outlast the biggest, meanest fish in fresh water.
This is a big, beefy, burly, brawly reel in two cat-sized styles. Built for quickness, the 6500 features 3 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing and a 5.3:1 gear ratio. The power-focused 7000 has 2 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing and a 4.1:1 gear ratio. Both have been given extended-length bent cranking handles with oversized power knobs for maximum torque against hard-pulling fish, and both feature the distinctive custom paint and graphics that set these reels apart from the rest. You'll find Abu Garcia's Carbon Matrix™ drag to be smooth and consistent at all settings, and the 6-pin centrifugal brake to quite helpful in pinpointing each cast. And you'll appreciate the synchronized level wind system, designed to deliver superior line lay and castability. For ultimate power and long-term performance when targeting big cats, it's hard to argue with the C3 Catfish Special!
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JB 78 from
Great reelI purchased the 6500 because it was made in Sweden. Do your self a favor buy it. As a matter of fact I liked it so much I ended up with three. I have read articles about wouldn't try to catch big catfish with it. Bull. it will handle them this I promise. Buy and buy the best.
Date published: 2019-10-18
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fishing foster foster4444 from
Best reel everI bought this 6months ago it is awesome,6500is what I bought. I catch 15 plus carp and catfish on a daily basis it holds up awesome I highly recommend this reel.
Date published: 2019-09-15
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Deaton42 from
Catfish special c3 6500I've had it for about two weeks now and already landed several cats with it including a 20 lb flathead my son caught the real cast great and is very smooth and has plenty of cranKing power for the large cats
Date published: 2019-09-08
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hobo from
SmoothI love my 7000 C3 CAT reels. Long casts without backlash, silky smooth retrieve, strong drag and this easy and smooth to adjust, sturdy well made parts, easy to maintain yourself. I have two now and hope to add 2 more. I've been using Abu Garcia for 30 years starting with the old Ambassadeur XLT and these reels are made to last a life time and handed down for generations. I only wish the 7000 had the same retrieve speed as the 6500. Otherwise it is perfect.
Date published: 2019-06-10
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JerryW2 from
C3 CatfishI like the way this reel is setup and looking forward to using this coming up week. I have several Garcia reels and have been very pleased with them.
Date published: 2019-05-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Best investment EVER!!I like the C3 7000 CATFISH SPECIAL so much I decided I needed one for each rod holder on my boat.. ill let the picture do the talking!
Date published: 2019-03-09
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PAflafheads from
C3 6500 catfish specialI have owned this reel for a couple weeks and i can tell already im never going to buy another brand reel. Abu garcia ambassader C3 6500 is the smoothest reel i have ever used
Date published: 2018-11-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ROGER66 from
SFC.JOHNSONmy third bait cast by ABU GARCIA.LOVE THIS ONE,OTHER LOW PROFILE REEL AND ROD.NEW OWNER AND USER.LEARNING TOO USE AT THIS TIME.
Curious to know how much 40# mono line the C3 7000 catfish special will hold, not looking to cast extremely far.
Asked by: Chinky29520
Hi, per the manufacturer, the Abu Garcia C3 Catfish Special Round Baitcast Reel C3 7000 will hold 175 yard of 40 lb. monofilament.
Thank you
Answered by: BPSResource7
Date published: 2019-08-07
Could this reel be used offshore bottom fishing ?
Asked by: wswail1
Thank you for your question. This reel would work well for off shore fishing, but it doesn't show any specific saltwater corrosion protection. You can use these reels in saltwater, but you will want to make sure to rinse with freshwater after use.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist16
Date published: 2018-07-30
Is the 6500 made in Sweden or China?
Asked by: CatfishJim
Thank you for your inquiry. The 6500 is manufactured in Sweden.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist11
Date published: 2018-06-06
Can you use these reels in saltwater bay fishing?
Asked by: MikeyD59
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. They don’t show any specific saltwater corrosion protection, so you can use these reels in saltwater, but you will want to make sure to rinse them with freshwater after use.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2017-12-09
Does the c7000 have a line clicker
I saw the c6500 has a line clicker and was wondering if both models do or just the.6500? TIA
Asked by: Juarezd
Thank you for your question. According to the manufacturer, unfortunately this particular model does not come with a line clicker.
Answered by: BPSResource3
Date published: 2017-08-16
Does the c 6500 have a line clicker?
Asked by: Blinn
Per Manufacturer -
Model C3-6500CATSPC will have the line clicker
Answered by: BPSResource8
Date published: 2019-08-03
Are both the 7000 and 6500 made in China or is one made in sweden