Conventional question - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

stripermaineiac · 08-31-2012, 10:48 PM

Hey Mike what do you think of the 220-F out of curiosity?Got a couple that I've played with for a bit an still like the ABU better.Ron

piemma · 09-01-2012, 04:22 AM

Guys, thanks for all the answers. These is so much info here I have printed the entire thread.

saajr · 09-01-2012, 04:33 AM

I have been using conventionals for the last 35 years have tried them all but have stuck with Abu for many years now .I use 6501 c-3 (left hand ) but have replaced the bearings with ceramic bearings and change the blocks or removed one and have no problem getting distance. You need to play around for a little while until you get use to setting reel so as to not blow it up.There is a shop down south Hatteras Jack who has reels you can buy already set up or by the stuff to trick out your own.

piemma · 09-01-2012, 07:14 AM

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I have been using conventionals for the last 35 years have tried them all but have stuck with Abu for many years now .I use 6501 c-3 (left hand ) but have replaced the bearings with ceramic bearings and change the blocks or removed one and have no problem getting distance. You need to play around for a little while until you get use to setting reel so as to not blow it up.There is a shop down south Hatteras Jack who has reels you can buy already set up or by the stuff to trick out your own.

Gonna find his website right now. I have 6 or 7 ABUs.

Sgt Striper · 09-01-2012, 07:26 AM

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Gonna find his website right now. I have 6 or 7 ABUs.

Paul, Ryan will set you up. He can mag and tune just about any conventional out there. You may want to talk to him about the Akios 666SCMW, for the money you are getting a reel out of the box that has everything! Line it up and fish!!

piemma · 09-01-2012, 07:59 AM

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Paul, Ryan will set you up. He can mag and tune just about any conventional out there. You may want to talk to him about the Akios 666SCMW, for the money you are getting a reel out of the box that has everything! Line it up and fish!!

Thanks Lou. just spoke with them. great guys. I'm deciding what to do. Either send a couple of Abus or buy the Akios

Sgt Striper · 09-01-2012, 08:39 AM

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Thanks Lou. just spoke with them. great guys. I'm deciding what to do. Either send a couple of Abus or buy the Akios

Might as well have him send a Century Spod to go with the reel...

Mike P · 09-01-2012, 09:16 AM

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Hey Mike what do you think of the 220-F out of curiosity?Got a couple that I've played with for a bit an still like the ABU better.Ron

I've always preferred the originals (the blackies and P-series) with the aluminum spools. The later versions with the graphite spools weren't as good IMO, and the graphite would cook your thumb if you used the edge of the spool to control them.

I liked some of the CT versions of the Abus---those without the level wind. The 7500 C3 CT was a great casting reel, probably the best of the wider reels. I had one for many years but sold it in the spring. I don't use conventionals often enough any more to justify keeping them.

MAKAI · 09-01-2012, 09:24 AM

Abu C3, ceramic bearings, rocket lube, take off all the brakes. back off the sides a little. Matched to an XRA1322. Bombs away when you need to.

piemma · 09-01-2012, 09:25 AM

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Abu C3, ceramic bearings, rocket lube, take off all the brakes. back off the sides a little. Matched to an XRA1322. Bombs away when you need to.

That's it then. C3 off to Ryan

Saltheart · 09-01-2012, 11:36 AM

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That's it then. C3 off to Ryan

I got to chuckle about this stuff. This was all the rage back in 1998. Abec 7 bearings , ceramic bearings , rocket fuel lube (3 different viscosities) , 1/16th wobble on the centering knob , spoeed bushings on the bearings of non levelwinds. No centrifigal breaks (maybe 1 if you must) , Special rare earth mag add ons for almost any Abu 6500 size.

All great stuff , all speed the reels up to thumb burning speeds , but all 15 year old technology.

I would look into whatever Ryan and that bunch is using for "the latest" technology.

piemma · 09-01-2012, 12:05 PM

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I got to chuckle about this stuff. This was all the rage back in 1998. Abec 7 bearings , ceramic bearings , rocket fuel lube (3 different viscosities) , 1/16th wobble on the centering knob , spoeed bushings on the bearings of non levelwinds. No centrifigal breaks (maybe 1 if you must) , Special rare earth mag add ons for almost any Abu 6500 size.

All great stuff , all speed the reels up to thumb burning speeds , but all 15 year old technology.

I would look into whatever Ryan and that bunch is using for "the latest" technology.

Ok, you are in Cumberland and I'm in Pascoag so as soon as I get the reel back we can meet at Starbucks in Lincoln Mall and you can see what they did. At the same time you can build me a rod to pair with it. fair enough??

chefchris401 · 09-01-2012, 12:22 PM

Ryan is a great guy, build some of best conv reels out there, and is always improving on designs/set ups. Super nice people, megan in the office is top notch.

the more i look at those akios reels the more i want one.

want to pair a conv reel with the 1328 century for jigging the ditch, think that will be a great set up.