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03-03-2008, 11:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 13
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which abu conv
i have a buddy whose co. owns abu so employee discount available to me so...
which are the best abu conv for shore casting w braid mostly in very low light to pitch black and i have a talent for attracting snafu's cuz i am so frickin uncoordinated. LOL each of the following:
chunks live bait rubber plugs.
using a lomis rated 1/2-2 and a loomis 1-3 might get a bigger 1-5 stick too
thanks mucho
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03-03-2008, 11:53 PM
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Fish Hound
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Shrewsbury, MA & Mashpee, MA
Posts: 1,159
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If you get a bigger stick for bait and such, try looking for a CT reel. The gem to look for is the 7500CT, however if you can't find that and your buddy pick up a rocket and have it converted over to non-level wind for a little added distance. Have seen a recent come back of the 6500CL Big Game and the Blue yonder reels, both which have a nice retrieve speed ----> 5.3:1. Good luck with your search, I am no Abu specialist but hope my limited knowledge was of help. Also, for plugging on the loomis, the 6500 C3 or the 7000 C3I is a great reel in my opinion.
mike
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"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart.....pursue those."
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03-04-2008, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,036
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A reel I loved and wish I could get my hands on again were the ABU black max series, no longer made but can still be found on ebay...They had the cross X pattern of laying the line on the spool that would be great for braid and they casted very sweet! However they were still problematic like all abu's for the most part and needed constant maintainence to keep them in good working order. Even with all the headaches I loved that reel.
I know this has nothing to do with your specifi question, just an abservation...I know there are plenty of 6500s out there being used with braid so go for one of those...But my top choice would be the Cal-400.....
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03-04-2008, 09:38 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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A 7000 series sounds too heavy for the rods you own. Go with a 6500 with a levelwind. Plugging with braid tends to saw your thumb on non-levelwind reels.
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03-04-2008, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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A 6500 CS Pro Rocket is probably your best bang for the buck to do what you want it to do.
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The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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03-04-2008, 12:59 PM
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Keep The Change
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Road to Serfdom
Posts: 3,275
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65oo Trophy Series, come with bearing level windand power handle, both of which are nice additions.
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03-04-2008, 11:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MASSACHUSETTS
Posts: 99
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i love the 7000c3 its not too pricey either
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03-05-2008, 07:49 AM
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eh! What do you mean?
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Tiverton
Posts: 763
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I picked up a 6501CS pro rocket... I found myself swapping it on rods so I bought another...
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