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SAN LIKE Spinning Reel, 6000 Size, 5.2:1 Gear Ratio, 40.5 lb Drag

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Size: 6000

Item weight
380 Grams
Product dimensions
6.06 x 5.83 x 3.78 inches

Quick take

Mid-size spinning reel with aircraft-grade aluminum handle and 7+1 ball bearings for smooth operation.

This is a size 6000 spinning reel with an aluminum body and handle, a 5.2:1 gear ratio and 7+1 ball bearings. The handle swaps to either side, and the anti-reverse feature and carbon drag washers suit anglers fishing from shore or boat in fresh or salt water. At about 380 grams, it is a larger reel for heavier line and bigger fish.

Best for

  • Casting from shore into large reservoirs
  • Saltwater jetty and pier fishing
  • Light trolling in bays and shallow flats

Skip if

  • You fish ultra-light finesse tactics with rods under 6 ft
  • You prefer round baitcasters for offshore work

Strengths

  • Aluminum CNC handle resists corrosion in saltwater
  • 7+1 ball bearings deliver smooth drag performance
  • 3-layer carbon washers increase braking force without stick-slip

Trade-offs

  • 6000 size fills quickly and limits long-distance casting on light line
  • Aircraft-grade aluminum handle can be slippery when wet
  • Mid-range drag capacity (40.5 lb) limits use on very large saltwater species

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater

Specifications

Specifications
Typespinning reel
Size6000
Bearings7+1 BB
Gear ratio5.2:1
Max drag40.5 lb

How to choose a color and size

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
3000Mid sizes for bass and walleye on light to medium line.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
4000, 5000Larger sizes for heavier line, pike and inshore saltwater.
  • Pike & musky
  • Redfish
  • Inshore
6000This oneBig reels for surf, heavy line and offshore fish.
  • Striped bass
  • Offshore pelagics
  • Surf
  • Offshore

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