Abu 7000c vs Big Game 7000cl

[Saltheart]

The 7000 C is not even in the running anymore. The question should be why a BG7000CL vs a 7000C3. The BG 7000Cl is about $50 more and I don't know why. I like the BG reels cause the frames appear to be stiffer. the whole reel just feels more heavy duty. Supposedly the BG reels have a chrome plated brass frame while the other abu's have a plated white metal frame of somekind. That may account for some of the added weight and stiffness. Some people also say that the end plates on the C3's rust out fastre than the BG end plates. i don't know but i never had any corrosion at all on my BG end plates. Anyway , the BG series is my favorite. Although the Calcutta has a better drag , I think the Ambassaduers cast better. I have the entire line of Calcuttas and still grab my BG 7000 Cl when I go to the canal. Its bigger than the calcutta 400 and smaller than the giant Calcutta with the wooden handle. I think the BG 7000 CL is perfect for the heavy canal line (50 lb Spectron) and conditions. For beach fishing I like the BG6500CL with 35 lb Spectron. The 6500 cs Mag is nice for casting eels into the wind but you got to tape the Mag casting control down or you are skirting with disaster. the BG6500CL tuned wide open will cast just as far but doesn't have the mag control which does help on wind in your face days with light stuff and eels. The nice thing is though that you get used to thumbing it and you don't get surprised by accidently pushing the mag control forward as can happen with the mag Elite. So for the 10.000th time I have to say the BG series are my favorite reels of all at any price.