Abu 7000
 

I am looking to buy one. Which is best? BG, C3,Pro rocket, etc... I want level wind and which, if any, have infinate anti-reverse?

7000 CL Older black one. The ones that say MADE in Switzerland

thanks, anyone have one they want to part with?

Sweden...made in Sweden!;)

I've been using an old maroon 7000C3 for years. The new "cheap" 7000 is smoother. Either buy a C3 or just find a 7000 and replace the bushings with bearings(easy). Be sure to grab a couple of extra levelwind pawls,put one in a ziplock bag in the bottom of your surfbag,you'll need it(2 minute beach repair). Keep it oiled and don't leave it on the bumper of your pickup. The fall at 40 MPH won't kill it,but all the mashed parts will be expensive to replace:rolleyes: ask me how I know.
P.S. I don't think any 7000 has infinite anti reverse yet.

Ditto what MAC said. I was lucky enough to buy a 2nd off a buddy.

I have a new abu 7000, made in Taiwan version. Ive been told by a reliable source that there isnt any difference between the newer ones and the old swedes. I had a levelwind pawl replaced and need to get a spare for the plug bag. IT sure looked like an easy repair, all in all ive been pretty darn happy with it so far. I would have liked to get the BG with the higher ratio but it was quite a bit more at the time i bought it, then the next week i saw it for a buck more.

I have several 7500 CL's (Swedish). New in box. Asking $185, shipping included.

This is the levelwind with black side plates (Big Game series).