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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
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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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Co-Host of The Surfcast Podcast
"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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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, 12:57 AM
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No Shorts On
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Bob Thomas
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06-16-2006, 05:18 AM
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Professional dumba$$
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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
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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
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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, 09:13 AM
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Registered User
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Originally Posted by Mike P
Mike, any idea whether they'll accept ordinary 7000 series spools?
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I was checking it out this morning at Mikes. He said the spool shaft is longer than the C3 shafts so they probably won't. Sweet reel for the money even if it is made in china. |
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06-16-2006, 09:49 AM
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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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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
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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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06-17-2006, 08:13 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Burlington
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Mike - I saw the reel and it looks great. BUT I understand that the reel has no bearings and is made with sleeves. I also saw the other new reels and from what I was told, the reels are all with sleeves now excepting the pro rocket, which is with bearings. If this is so, i don't think that Abu has stepped forward in my opinion. has Abu updated their web site so that we can check out the spec's?  |
low & slow 37
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06-17-2006, 08:44 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
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New reels only come with 1 Roller bearing and 2 bushings. That is why I have offered the ceramic bearings as an installed option. Makes the reel faster and smoother.
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