Just picked one of these up for 6 bucks with rod at goodwill. I thought it was a big bass rod. Just noticed 20# test. I use 270s, 888, and 808 for catfish. This might be good for smaller cats
I remember when these came out I think they kinda marketed them for catfishing. It's a little smaller than and 808 but in the same ballpark. In any event you got a heck of a deal!......you can look up on youtube how to service them as well and kinda upgrade them with more ball bearings
The Hawg has no drag adjustment. If you get a big fish on you need to turn off the anti-reverse and let the fish run. You could use the crank handle to slow the line payout while playing a fish, but that's asking for bruised knuckles if it slips out of your fingers.
Thanks for your input. I remember an old man who taught me a LOT about fishing didn't use anti reverse on his reels. Instead of drag he reeled backwards if he needed to to give line. I took a lot of things from him, but I prefer drag.
Just picked one of these up for 6 bucks with rod at goodwill. I thought it was a big bass rod. Just noticed 20# test. I use 270s, 888, and 808 for catfish. This might be good for smaller cats
I remember when these came out I think they kinda marketed them for catfishing. It's a little smaller than and 808 but in the same ballpark. In any event you got a heck of a deal!......you can look up on youtube how to service them as well and kinda upgrade them with more ball bearings
The Hawg has no drag adjustment. If you get a big fish on you need to turn off the anti-reverse and let the fish run. You could use the crank handle to slow the line payout while playing a fish, but that's asking for bruised knuckles if it slips out of your fingers.
Thanks for your input. I remember an old man who taught me a LOT about fishing didn't use anti reverse on his reels. Instead of drag he reeled backwards if he needed to to give line. I took a lot of things from him, but I prefer drag.