the key to making a 7000 cast smooth is to have the spool bearings well oiled. this may require re-oiling either everytime you go fishing or every other. also, you will need to really cast the reel hard early on to break in the bearings.
FISHPART do you own melody hill? SEAWOLF i took apart my abu and cleaned out all the grease inside and in the level wind worm gear reoiled it all with 3-1 oil its way fast now.
I wish.........I live in the first house you can drive into on your way out......We do get along very well with the owners, don't pi$$ off the golfers and you are all set....
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