Shimano BB-X 6.6:1 Ultra High Speed Spinning Reel

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reaper42004
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Shimano BB-X 6.6:1 Ultra High Speed Spinning Reel

Post by reaper42004 » Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:07 pm

No, that's not a typo. 6.6:1 ratio. 38.6 inches per crank on a 2500 size spinning reel. Does anyone know anything else about these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0688481708
http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/product/reel/65
http://fservice.shimano.co.jp/part/pdf/02578.pdf 2009 model schematics
http://fservice.shimano.co.jp/part/pdf/02715.pdf 2010 Mg
http://fservice.shimano.co.jp/part/pdf/02791.pdf 2010 Standard

I'm hoping this will perk the interest of someone who can help me out...
I am trying to find other 2500/3000 Shimano spinners that have a 6.0:1 Ratio & Direct Drive (No worm gear, no aerowrap 2) aka "slow oscillation" or "aerowave" on saltwater reels. I'm looking for something higher end than a Saros. I'm also curious what the last year model of Stella, Sustain, or Stradic that had direct drive. I know the FH Series White Stradics had slow oscillation, but they do use a worm gear.

I've been leaning toward the Saragosa 3000, but it seems a bit heavy for throwing 1/4oz jigs on a 7' ML Avid.
Any info is much appreciated!
-Justin
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Re: Shimano BB-X 6.6:1 Ultra High Speed Spinning Reel

Post by slipperybob » Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:54 am

Saros is the only freshwater reel that I know of that will still use a round gear drive for the oscillation.
slip bobbing is the laziest way to fish
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