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Mike P · 11-20-2005, 10:41 AM

I've used both Newells and Abus over the years, and I love both.

Today, if I wanted a plugging reel for the Canal, I'd have to go with the Newell P-229. The re-introduced "P" series are a little more expensive (about a buck-ninety from Mike), but it's worth it to get the aluminum spool (the graphite will cook your thumb), the metal frame bars, drag star, handle and the metal bearing caps.

The Abus are more user friendly and the choice if you need a levelwind. But, I have concerns about their quality since they're now made in Taiwan. If you don't need/want a levelwind, the Newells are still USA made, and they're lighter and have a lower profile on the rod.

11-20-2005, 10:41 AM	#7
Mike P Jiggin' Leper Lawyer iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E Posts: 8,158	I've used both Newells and Abus over the years, and I love both. Today, if I wanted a plugging reel for the Canal, I'd have to go with the Newell P-229. The re-introduced "P" series are a little more expensive (about a buck-ninety from Mike), but it's worth it to get the aluminum spool (the graphite will cook your thumb), the metal frame bars, drag star, handle and the metal bearing caps. The Abus are more user friendly and the choice if you need a levelwind. But, I have concerns about their quality since they're now made in Taiwan. If you don't need/want a levelwind, the Newells are still USA made, and they're lighter and have a lower profile on the rod.