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| I've heard nothing but great things about the new Record, but how does it compare to the other 2 more expensive models. I'm not as much interested in value, as opposed to overall performance. | |
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Location: Sheboygan Falls, WI | Hey John,
I can tell you a few differences in the Abu's and what I know about the Croix.
Record 50: 6 bearings, 6.3:1 gear ratio, NO magnetic brake, 11.6 ounces, 135yds of 12lb. Syncronized Level Wind. ($130)
Abu 5600EXT: 4 bearing, 5.3:1 gear ratio, YES magnetic brake, 9.6 ounces, 180yds of 14lb. One piece extruded aluminum frame. Disengaging Level Wind. ($170)
Abu 5600EXT-PRO: 7 bearing, 6.5:1 gear ratio, YES magnetic brake, 9.8 ounces, 135yds of 12lb. One piece extruded aluminum frame, Vented spool like on the Record 50. Disengaging Level Wind. ($180)
I know little about the specs on the St. Croix, but I do know that it has a disengaging level wind.
The difference between a disengaging level wind and a syncronized level wind is this. When casting, the line guide on the disengaging level wind stops moving. On a syncronized level wind, the line guide moves back and forth on the cast.
Hope this helps a little.
Chuck | |
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| The Record 50 is by far the best reel have used. The feeling, drag and casting is great and I have sold off my Calcuttas in favour for more Records. I have swapped the 6,3 gears to 5,3 from the new Classic C3. The pinion-gear from Record 60 doesn´t fit in the 50 because of different thickness of the spoolshaft. | |
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| Thanks for the help guys, I think I'm going with the Record. | |
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