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01-31-2006, 09:52 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Abu 7000 HSN
I remember when this reel came out that many people had problems with it. Have the issues been resolved? I have been waiting to pick one up for when I heard things were ok with it. I planned to rip it apart and put new sideplates and guts in it anyway as I'm not a fan of the stock color.
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01-31-2006, 09:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Burlington
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Originally Posted by tlapinski
I remember when this reel came out that many people had problems with it. Have the issues been resolved? I have been waiting to pick one up for when I heard things were ok with it. I planned to rip it apart and put new sideplates and guts in it anyway as I'm not a fan of the stock color.
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I bought one when it first came out. It had many problems: pinion gear shattrering ; bearings lousey and also drag was poor. If you are serious about the reel, check with mike at M&D. He is tricking them out and with the modifications it is a good reel. Don't worry about the color - it makes no difference in the performance!  |
low & slow 37
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01-31-2006, 10:02 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
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True about the color, but it would look pretty sick with the chrome side plates I have sitting here.  |
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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01-31-2006, 10:48 AM
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You rang?
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Lowell
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Can you use the frame and narrow spool with a black BG 7000?
It would be cool to have a narrow spool with a black 7000BG gears..
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01-31-2006, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
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The black BG 7000CL is perfect!!! Don't change a thing. Just buy all you can find and hoard them like the gems they are!!  |
Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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01-31-2006, 04:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onset
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Originally Posted by Saltheart
The black BG 7000CL is perfect!!! Don't change a thing. Just buy all you can find and hoard them like the gems they are!! |
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01-31-2006, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
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Originally Posted by lurch
Can you use the frame and narrow spool with a black BG 7000?
It would be cool to have a narrow spool with a black 7000BG gears..
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Ask John Habs. He has one and loves it from what I hear. |
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01-31-2006, 12:20 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
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Originally Posted by lurch
Can you use the frame and narrow spool with a black BG 7000?
It would be cool to have a narrow spool with a black 7000BG gears..
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already done also added ceramic bearings and it an awsom reel when completed. |
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01-31-2006, 12:47 PM
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You rang?
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Lowell
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ooooooo...do I see a black HSN in the future for me???
Maybe I can trade a Penn 975 for one |
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