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SteelheadAdict

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Abu 7000I
« on: October 26, 2012, 03:41:15 PM »
can i change the handle on it i dont like the big knob on the reel
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Re: Abu 7000I
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2012, 03:56:14 PM »
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Re: Abu 7000I
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2012, 04:15:41 PM »
thanks rod was going to by the rell but have decide to go with the abu bcx in 5600
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Re: Abu 7000I
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2012, 06:45:08 PM »
I don't understand, first you want to buy a 7000, then you end up buying a 5600.  ???
Those are two completely different reels for different applications.

Assuming you were looking for an all-around fresh water fishing reel, the 5600 probably suits you more.

FWIW, the handle knob on the 7000 is fit for the task - large prey. A large knob gives you much more cranking power than a small knob. Irrelevant for coho or sockeye, but becomes crucial when you have a 40-50 pound spring with an attitude.

Enjoy your new reel.


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Re: Abu 7000I
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2012, 08:58:46 PM »
Your nothing without the 7000 on the big boys. 8) If you want to go for the little guys then there are lots of choices out there.
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another SLICE of dirty fish perhaps?

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Re: Abu 7000I
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2012, 10:46:27 AM »
Careful when buying the BCX, as far as I know they're now discontinued by ABU for obvious reasons..... not very good quality. Much better off getting a 5500, 6500, etc. Well worth getting one of those over a BCX as parts are everywhere and you know you're purchasing quailty. BCX=Not quality (Sorry!!!)
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Re: Abu 7000I
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2012, 11:34:28 AM »
ok thanks guys i havnt purchased yet im going to whole sale today to look i was going to buy the 7000 for springs with attitiude than i look around the house and relized i had on in the box un raped and everything not shuer how i managed t forget about it lol  :P i am replacing my low profile shimano canien as i have had it for 6 years now and it finally kicked the bucket an i used it every salmon and steelhead season almost every outing
but now its time for a new reel
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