Abu's Tricked out

[gone fishin]

See Mike at M&D in Wareham. There isn't a whole lot of tricking to be done on a Abu. Bearings, pinion and gears are all available locally and most times you can wait for the reel. Or if it is parts only Buckos is closer to you.

In my opinion, there isn't a whole lot a shop can really do for you if you don't know what is being done and how to use it. Usually the only problem castin a Abu is the person casting it. The only conversion that I would send my reel out for, would be to mag it if it doesn't come that way. Other than that the only "tricking" needed is a good matched rod and smooth cast.

[Saltheart]

What we call tricked out up here with abec 7 bearings and new drag washers is nothing compared to what is available for the ABU reels from places like Hatteras Jack. They make up up whole new sideplates that bolt on with magnetic casting controls with micro adjustments. They retrofit speed bushings and they have ceramic bearings sometimes.

Anyway , yes for normal stuff like you here about in the nrth you can get at M+D but for the super exotic stuff there are specialty places. I have dealth with Ryan at Hatteras Jacks before and he's very good. Very expert advice and reasonable prices.