I was lookin for some input on the C-4.Has anyone used them and how did they perform with the 6.3:1 verses the C3 with the 5.3:1. Seems like with a bigger fish the reteive ratio might be a little fast.I was thinking of getting a 5600 C4 because I like the thumb bar release verses the release off to the side on my 5500 C3.Thanks for any input...

Great choice!I have both the 5600 C4 and the 4600 C4 and love them both.

B-bouncer: Best reel for the money is a "Shimano Curado".....you can have your choice of "gear ratio's", get them in left/right hand retrieve, they have one of the better drag system. Bass Pro, Cabela's, or EBAY is the place to look.

"Worse day fishing, still better than the best day working"

i second the curado.
it can be as simple or exacting as i want. it performs well and fits my hand perfect. i will buy another.

i have both the curado and the c3. it depends what your using the reel for. the curado is a any excellent bait casting reel. it took 4 years of hard fishing to finally wear out the drag. i use the c3 (6500) for back bouncing and plug fishing. the c3 is really good for back bouncing becuase of the lack of the thumb bar. you can set the hook even if the your in free spool. i have allways not liked the thumb bar on any reel. more than once i have set the hook while boondogging with the reel in one hand and an oar in the other and hit the spool release. luckily i had my thumb on the spool as well. i have modified my curado by removing the plastic thumb bar and using a hack saw to cut it to the length of the metal piece its screwed too. i then take a dremmel tool and round of the square edge, and screw it back in place. there then is enough room to fit my thumb on to the spool between the thumb bar and the side of the spool.