GREAT Reel for a Low Rent Angler

muddy · 12-15-09, 03:22 PM

Hey: I use ABU Round Reels I have 3 5600ws that I got from ffo-tackle for 59 each now a friend who works at a tackle store just sold me an ABU RECORD (50) for 90 bucks which is 20 more than i would spend on a reel, but this reel retails for 140 bucks, so I treated myself. If was their show case model and all my reel needs have been met!

Bender · 12-15-09, 08:48 PM

Please let us know how you like that Record. I have been interested in them but every time I see them in the store they are the really big models. I prefer something like the 50 probably. Also what kind of brakes do they use?

muddy · 12-15-09, 09:45 PM

Six-pin centrifugal brake, which I prefer. My other 3 reels are ABU5000WS, got em for 59 each at ffotackle. They have 2 pin , they are basically a C4 platform but have a whiffle spool and instead of a six pin they have 2. I have used them for a full season and the cast control knob really does it's job, so I got used to it.
I would never spend that much on a reel ( 90) , but it is new, their display model.Like you I had only seen the 60's which are for muskies
I will post a review in the spring.Hard water setting in here.

Captmikestarrett · 12-15-09, 11:23 PM

I have two 60's and one HC. Good reels so far.

Capt Mike

12-15-09, 03:22 PM	#1
muddy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 350	GREAT Reel for a Low Rent Angler Hey: I use ABU Round Reels I have 3 5600ws that I got from ffo-tackle for 59 each now a friend who works at a tackle store just sold me an ABU RECORD (50) for 90 bucks which is 20 more than i would spend on a reel, but this reel retails for 140 bucks, so I treated myself. If was their show case model and all my reel needs have been met!

12-15-09, 09:45 PM	#3
muddy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 350	Six-pin centrifugal brake, which I prefer. My other 3 reels are ABU5000WS, got em for 59 each at ffotackle. They have 2 pin , they are basically a C4 platform but have a whiffle spool and instead of a six pin they have 2. I have used them for a full season and the cast control knob really does it's job, so I got used to it. I would never spend that much on a reel ( 90) , but it is new, their display model.Like you I had only seen the 60's which are for muskies I will post a review in the spring.Hard water setting in here. Last edited by muddy; 12-15-09 at 11:31 PM.

12-15-09, 11:23 PM	#4
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	I have two 60's and one HC. Good reels so far. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

12-15-09, 08:48 PM	#2
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Please let us know how you like that Record. I have been interested in them but every time I see them in the store they are the really big models. I prefer something like the 50 probably. Also what kind of brakes do they use?

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