RE: AMS.. reel waste of money?
 

Well I'm taking the gamble and ordering a AMS reel right now (wish we had a bass pro close by:eek:But im gonna put the ole 808 on vacation right now untill I've tried the retriever reel.


THANKS FOR THE ADVICE!

RE: AMS.. reel waste of money?
 

I'm sure you'll be happy with the retriever.

Two quick tips. You don't have to pull the trigger really hard to retrieve the line. Experiment with different amounts of tension. (if a fish is fighting hard, you'll need lots of tension, to bring inslack line, just a little)

When reeling in line, particularly when you're bringing in a fish, I've found it helps to point the retriever at the fish (so the line comes in straight). Trying to reel in line at a 90degree angle doesn't work too good.

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RE: AMS.. reel waste of money?
 

and, get heavier line. The wheels pick up thicker line better than what comes with the reel.

RE: AMS.. reel waste of money?
 

I haven't heard that peice of advice yet Fishhunter, but as I said, I don't have a retreiver yet. What does it come with, and what do you suggest?

RE: AMS.. reel waste of money?
 

It's the ongoing debate, both have their pros and cons. I personally shoot a spincast, the new Muzzy reel, and would never go back to the retriever and I shot the retriever for probably 5 years before I finally switched. I'm into speed and hate having all that line falling everywhere with the retriever. But both are very good and have their place.

RE: AMS.. reel waste of money?
 

I don't have line falling all over everywhere. There's a notch on the reel to tuck the line into to keep it from falling out between shots.

Muzzy makes a heavier line, usually yellow. I get all mine from the local shop.

RE: AMS.. reel waste of money?
 

Well I cant wait to go try the new reel out hopefully next weekend. But im defiently glad I ordered one. I'll let yall know what I think about it on mynext trip.

RE: AMS.. reel waste of money?
 

If i am out hunting big fish only i would perfer the Retriver,but for tournaments and small fish hunting w will use the Zebco,

RE: AMS.. reel waste of money?
 

I've used the drum, spincast and AMS, and each has its place. The drum is cheap and simple; no moving parts and you do all the work. Spincasts are pretty nice, the fastest of all to shoot with and the sound of a screaming drag is always a thrill. Just GOTTA remember to keep pushing that $^%# button. Bump the handle and it can cost you an arrow. Nothing shoots as nice as an AMS, andit's plenty fast for most fishing. Pulling the fish in by hand is more exciting than reeling, but the AMS will reel them in, too. If you find your line getting snagged in the grass, just reel it in tight and hold the trigger while you walk. I like my AMS.

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