I don't want a coffee grinder !

[springwell]

Hi All,

I cannot get on with fixed spools aka cofee grinders ~#.

There is a lot of reasonably priced small baitcasting multipliers around at the moment from Penn, Shimano, Okuma etc.

Does anyone have any experience of them ?


I have never used anything other than Ambassadeurs.

Thanks

Bill

[fredaevans]

The one thing you don't get with a 'bait casting' reel is a lot of line twist, which is very much the case with spinning reel. Once you get the spool tension set up (to prevent/reduce) 'spool over run' at the end of a cast you'll find they're very easy to use.

Just start with short casts, then work your way out to longer ones.

[Teifi-Terrorist]

The Abu one's are superb Bill, but I've never tried the smaller 'river' versions. Fantastic bit of engineering, and hold their value very well.

TT.

[woodcockandsewin]

I have 5501, 6501 and 7501...they are all knocking on, badly treated and still perform to perfection. I like to fish right handed, so wind in left handed.

They have brought Coalies up from right down there, inc Irish record at one time, conger, sharks, marlin, dorado, pargo, roosters, pike, catfish, sturgeon and salmon.

Unless really on a budget, why go anywhere else?

W&S

[springwell]

Hi all,

I was using ABU Ambassadeurs before you were born Steff:> :>

5000c, 6000c and 7000C.

I have hammered them and they work, they don't like saltwater on their sideplates though ::

One of the first 7000C (1976)that came into the UK was mine, it was thrashed in the salt for tope and cod.

No choice really, might try one of their new fangled reasonably priced baitcasters Abu max black, or silver and give it a hammering., clip it to a baitcaster rod, should be interesting with a flying C ~#

Bill

[fredaevans]

God, I must be older than dirt.

Hi all,

I was using ABU Ambassadeurs before you were born Steff:> :>

5000c, 6000c and 7000C.

I have hammered them and they work, they don't like saltwater on their sideplates though ::

One of the first 7000C (1976)that came into the UK was mine, it was thrashed in the salt for tope and cod.


Bill

I still have my 2500 and 3000 models; still work like a clock.|\

[springwell]

Hi Fred,

How much did you say it would cost to ship the 2500 to the UK :> :> :>

Bill

[fredaevans]

No chance Bill, no chance.

[ACW]

Bill ,
worth checking the second hand market ,fawcetts,norris ,Ted Carter and there must be others yes turners and anglers rendevous ,no promises but might find a 2500 there!

[fredaevans]

Andy, if Bill finds one (in any kind of shape) it's likely to be at an 'estate sale.' Think the 2500 went out of production somewhere in the late '70's. If he did, it would be a real find. (PS: the 2500 is a total free spool reel, no drag save for spool 'over run.')

Fred

[springwell]

Hi Andy and Fred,

I've trawled the usual good secondhand suppliers.

Fawcetts have a 2500 but its £195 ::/

Might buy a Revo instead

Bill

[fredaevans]

$400 fricking Dollars?????!!!!! Yikes.

Hi Andy and Fred,

I've trawled the usual good secondhand suppliers.

Fawcetts have a 2500 but its £195 ::/

Might buy a Revo instead

Bill

I hope the things 'gold plated' for that kind of money.:: Brand new (back in the day) they only cost about $30 USD.

[springwell]

Hi Fred,

These are better, and they are gold plated :} :}

http://www.foxons.co.uk/prodtype.asp...ageHistory=cat

Bill

[fredaevans]

Jesus, Lord.....

Hi Fred,

These are better, and they are gold plated :} :}

http://www.foxons.co.uk/prodtype.asp...ageHistory=cat

Bill

Spare me from flying BS. Orig's sides were/are a darkish red plastic plate. These buggers have more gold than I have in tooth capping's.::/

So much for "Tradition." :?(Fiddler on the roof.)

[Beanzy]

Freeline......