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06-15-2006, 07:26 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
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New Abu Garcia Reel
I gotta say I think they nailed it with this new reel, Abu Garcia 7000 i , IAR infinite Anti - Reverse Bearing , HD Carbon Drag, Soft Grip Handle, Lever relaese Control ,HD Housing , oil port for levelwind pawl
This reel is going to put Abu Back on the map
http://www.capecodtackle.com/Merchan...tegory_Code=NP
Last edited by mikecc; 06-15-2006 at 07:31 PM..
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06-15-2006, 07:30 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
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one more picture. notice the room between the star drag and the bearing housing cap. Makes it real easy to oil the bearing
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06-15-2006, 07:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Nice price Mike. Is the size a step up from the 6500 C3 and do they offer a lefty model?
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06-15-2006, 08:02 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
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It is up from the 6500, a full size 7000 . At this time no left handed reels.
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06-15-2006, 08:03 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Wow... I need one of those!
Made in Sweden or Asia?
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"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man. 
One good fish, a sharpie does not make...
Certified rock hopping billy goat.
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06-15-2006, 08:04 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
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China
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06-15-2006, 11:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: marshfield,ma
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Holy chit about time, that thing looks sweet. Love the new handle, and the fact that it comes with a beefier drag right off the bat.
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06-16-2006, 05:18 AM
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Professional dumba$$
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New Bedford Ma
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I keep telling myself that I don't need any more stuff. Its a good thing I never listen.
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06-16-2006, 05:22 AM
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Plug Builder in Training
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I love the handle! Really looks like a great improvement
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I got the new handles coming they fit all 7000 series reels. |
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06-16-2006, 05:27 AM
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No Shorts On
Join Date: Sep 2000
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Originally Posted by mikecc
I got the new handles coming they fit all 7000 series reels.
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Yahtzeeeee!! Can ya save me 4 please! I HATE the current handles |
Bob Thomas
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06-16-2006, 08:49 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
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 now I gotta pick out a blank for my new reel  |
Used hard and put away dirty....
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06-16-2006, 08:58 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
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Mike, any idea whether they'll accept ordinary 7000 series spools?
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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06-16-2006, 09:49 AM
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Registered User
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Oh they NEED to make a 7001 in this series, PLEASE.
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bluefish Jihadist
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06-16-2006, 10:29 AM
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Registered User
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Originally Posted by slapshot
Oh they NEED to make a 7001 in this series, PLEASE.
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Yup, lefties need lovin' too |
Sooner or later you're going to realize just as I did that there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. - Morpheus
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06-16-2006, 10:33 AM
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It's about respect baby!
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Mike you got those in stock?  |
Domination takes full concentration..
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06-16-2006, 10:40 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber
Mike you got those in stock? |
Better hurry, I know he is down at least one |
Used hard and put away dirty....
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06-16-2006, 07:54 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
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Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber
Mike you got those in stock? |
Had them in stock.
will have more in a week. |
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06-16-2006, 09:05 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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Seen it today. Smooth as a baby's behind. Great reel for the money.
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