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beaver · 11-17-2009, 03:43 PM

I use the Abu 7001 in the canal and also have the 6500i and a bunch of smaller fw Abus, all left hand retrieve, and have been pretty satisfied.

For the money I think the 7001 is a great reel. I'd be interested in seeing how to remove the level wind as well. It is convenient, but hinders casting distance in my opinion.

11-17-2009, 03:43 PM	#14
beaver Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: N. Shore MA Posts: 271	I use the Abu 7001 in the canal and also have the 6500i and a bunch of smaller fw Abus, all left hand retrieve, and have been pretty satisfied. For the money I think the 7001 is a great reel. I'd be interested in seeing how to remove the level wind as well. It is convenient, but hinders casting distance in my opinion.