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[Rodney]

Sorry Vince, the reel was sold earlier last week but forgot to put a note up. I don't have any other baitcaster/levelwind/multiplyer/REEL for sale right now.

[Sam Salmon]

Well somehow my detailed response to this query was eaten.
Dang!
So Vince always check the Buy & Sell lots of older reels on offer and the on line edition is fine for that  http://www.buysell.com/results.asp?id=4710
When buying a budget grade level wind it's important to set the unit up right.
First off disassemble the whole thing and remove any/all grease/oil.
This is where http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=5589.0 applies.
Then using some cheap but effective synthetic grease/oil bought @ a Craft Store re assemble the whole thing using a minimum of both.
This way you'll be dealing with a minimum of resistance-reels are often assembled chock full of grease and many people never service theirs properly.

[aquaboy24]

Thanks Sam...appreciate the input

[aquaboy24]

I have noticed that the line capacity is far less on these reels...can you run them with braided line like Fire Wire?

[Sam Salmon]

I have noticed that the line capacity is far less on these reels...can you run them with braided line like Fire Wire?

That's all I've used for over 10 years now-Fireline

[Rodney]

I have noticed that the line capacity is far less on these reels...can you run them with braided line like Fire Wire?

It also depends on what you are going for too. If you are strictly fishing for coho, pink or even chum, your line capacity doesn't need to big gigantic. I currently have about 120 meters of Maxima 12lb test spooled on one of the reel. It's highly unlikely you will use more than 2/3 of that capacity when battling the above species in the Lower Mainland.

Chinook maybe a different story, and I have no interest in targeting them in rivers.

[ColinB]

I have noticed that the line capacity is far less on these reels...can you run them with braided line like Fire Wire?

Chinook maybe a different story, and I have no interest in targeting them in rivers.

Great! But how about if they [Chinook] target you?

Fireline has great anti-abrasion properties but tends to be thicker than most other braids.  Power Pro is a firm favourite over here in the UK also Penn Tide Cutter if you can find it.  Sadly Braid prices over here are roughly 3 to 4 times more expensive than in the States or Canada.  I buy mostly mail order from the states where even including p&p it's so much cheaper.
I use Abu multipliers and have no trouble with them, the 6001c [quite old now] is quite brilliant, if you can find one for sale grab it quick .  By the way I'm right handed, cast with my right hand and retrieve with my left, no shuffling the rod around then.

Colin

[dennisK]

Vince:  $107.49 at Marine West for ABu C3 6500. 

where exactly?

[aquaboy24]

AN UPDATE:

I just bought an Abu Garcia 6500 C4 brand new for $60usd

 

I hope I am in for a treat!
thanks for all the help.

Vince