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Old 04-01-2008, 09:18 PM   #8
JohnR
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Originally Posted by Gunpowder View Post
My plan when I bought it was to use it as a chunking reel for big baits.... The highest Abu I had prior was a 6500 C3 for a 7' casting rod for schoolies so I have never tried something of this size. And yes John, you are right.... I would not say collectible just something that is very desirable right now because the reels are not made in Sweden.
I think big rods and big reels are over rated unless you have good experience slowly increasing in size with them. Big change from a 6500C3 on a 7 to an 11 and change on a 7500 non-levelwind. Not saying it ain't worth it to try but there might be more bumps and bruises along the way. A 10' with a 7 series levelwind might have been a more intermediate step...

(course, I'm a wuss and use levelwind for all casting with conventionals)

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