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| I am thinking about buying an ABU reel but don't know which one. I am considering the 7000 Pro Rocket and the RCN60HC. I wan't the,spool Capacity and Thumb Bar of the Record but the Gearing of the Pro Rocket. I will be using this reel for VERY large Baits and Grinding heavy weeds. I really wan't another TE but simply can't afford one. Unless there's another reel I am missing That has:
4/1 Ratio
Thumb bar
Power handle
6500 Size
Instant Anti. Reverse
Durable, Durable, Durable,
Little Help. Experiences, opinoins?
Thank's,
Pete K.
Edited by Griz619 7/21/2006 12:11 PM
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Location: WESTERN WI | A 5:3-1 ratio reel with a large capacity reel may work. Just skip the backing and fill the spool a little under 1/2 it's capacity with whatever superline you use. If the reel does not have a power handle, put one on. This will give you more power and stay with the the gear ratio that will give more options, like the record which gives you the best off both worlds, with a multi-use setup. I have a 7000 C3 that I use for grinding and baits that require more power, but the thumb bar option would take that reel and add the only plastic-like element on the reel which features all stainless steel (or metal) components. Check out the link for the best record to flip the bill with the above scenario.
http://www.abu-garcia.com/prod.php?k=50134&sk=46555&p=PURRCN40
then click on "RCN60HC"
Edited by Got Esox? 7/21/2006 3:08 PM
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Location: ohio | I got several ABU's
I like the 6600 series,,,I also have the new record 60hc, unfortunatley i had to send it back bafter 4 months use because it started to back reel,hope they fix it because it is a smooth reel...
Tiger............... |
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Location: Oregon | The one that says "Tica" on it.
RM |
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Location: London, England | Have you looked at a Calcutta 700? |
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Location: Northern Wisconsin | if you get the record you will like it. mine feels really good compared to others i have tried. |
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| Thank's for the replys,
I didn't consider underfilling a larger spool, that should reduce the effective gear ratio. And I never really considered the Calcutta 700 going to research that a bit. Maybe a combo of both.
Pete K. |
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| Underfilling might cause a casting distance problem. I believe gears can be interchanged on the Abu's. Perhaps Chuck Nelson can set up a reel how you want it? |
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Location: WESTERN WI | This is true about underfilling. However, if there is a reel that will let you get away with it, then it is the Record High Capacity. I never knew that you could cast too far until this spring when I was throwing some descent sized baits with the Abu Record launching them very, very far. Just be sure too give it, or any reel, a complete cleaning after the wax coating comes off the PowerPro and finds it's way into every nook and cranny in your reel. Or maybe you use a different version of line. |
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| Record! This reel must be the "best out of box" reel that ABU ever made. |
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| I just got a 6500 D5, and one of the rubber crank handles pull off when I reel!
Has anyone else had this problem?
Is there a easy way to fix it? |
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Location: Oregon | Yea, I have two 5600 series ABU's that I use for salmon fishing and they both have the handles pop off of them...lol. It always happens when I am mid-battle with a fish too it seems. I just slip them back on and keep going!
Jed V. |
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| Shep,
Do you happen to know the best way to get ahold of Chuck? If it is as good as everyone thinks the RCN60HC converted to 4.0/1 would fit nicely.
Thank's,
Pete |
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Location: ohio | check out abu's new 5600EXT,
looks really nice, i have no idea if they are on the market yet though,,,,
kinda looks like the morrums....
nope never had my handles pop off, YET,,, |
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| Abu has changed the handles and they will no longer pull off without some SERIOUS pulling. Do yourself a favor and get a power handle for your reel, they may seem ackward at first but after the first day you will realise how nice they are. |
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Location: Springfield, IL and Vermilion Bay, ON | I have an old 5000 from the 70's that you couldn't pry out of my hands if you cut them off first.
I purchased a 'new' 6600 from Cabela's last year and it works great. I was just in the bargain cave in
Owatonna and they have numerous 6600's for sale in the $50-60 range.
I'd say definitely a value buy if you're in the market. |
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| The OLDER the Ambassadeur, the BETTER the Ambassadeur. Look for EX+ ones from the 1970s. 6500Cs are probably the best all around Musky reel ever, in my opinion. |
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| The Record is the best out there. Spool it up with Stealth and it is perfect. |
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Location: ohio | Hey Illineye,
I got an older abu model 5000AL, my dad bought it for me years ago,,
i dont think it was a 1970's model but i could be wrong,
it still fishes good to this day......
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Which ABU?