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4.1/ 5
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3.9/ 5
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3.9/ 5
15 out of 20(75%)reviewers recommend this product.
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3.8/ 5
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4.1/ 5
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abu 7000ihsn
PostedSeptember 16, 2013
drudedon
from brooklyn ny
Age:35-44
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
I was sceptical to purchase this reel due to some of the reviews I've read, but I would have to say this reel is absolutely amazing. After removing the grease from the centrifugal brakes I engaged only one break block. Loaded this reel with 50 lb braid, then tested this reel out on the surf. I was truly amazed, I nearly spool out all my line. The following day I went fishing on friends boat. I had it matched to 5'11" jigging rod. Once again I was casting 2oz jigs 150'. In all if you like the power of the abu 7000 and the castability of the abu 6000 then this is the reel to get.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/ 5
10000i big game reel
PostedMarch 22, 2013
Captain Llynard
from Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
Age:45-54
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
WoW what a great reel everything that i could want and more. I fish the midatlantic ocean region and used this reel for boat fishing for striped bass. I caught a 49lb. bass and it took only half the time it normally takes with this reel. I preset the drag to 15lbs. and wore out the fish in 18 minutes. It was beefy enough to put some serious muscle on the fish. i plan on buying more each year to replace my shimano's. I can't say enough about it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4/ 5
great reel except one issue
PostedOctober 18, 2012
Anonymous
from Vallejo CA,
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Expert
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
The reel is very smooth, comfortable, sturdy, and looks great the only thing I'm not happy with is when spoiling it with line I could not get the line to lay evenly on the spool. Did Abu Garcia come up with a fix for it yet it seems to be a problem with some of them
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4/ 5
Where did the CT go?
PostedFebruary 22, 2012
Anonymous
from CA
Age:18-24
Favorite type of fishing:Saltwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:No
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4/ 5
I bought the BG9000CT 5 years ago for surf fishing and it is still going strong to this day. the drags just recently wore out and i replaced them with carbontex drag washers. I run straight 30lb mono or , as i have it set up right now, 200yrds of 50lb braid backing and 120-140yrds of 30lb mono top shot. great free spool that abu is known for and enough line capacity for big game surf fishing. the only complaint i have is the clicker could be a little louder and the sprocket that makes the sound could be a bit stiffer to hold against the waves.
also, WHERE DID THE CT GO!? a level wind in the surf turns into a disaster when sand gets in the worm gear. if Abu still made the non level wind model id buy another 9000 and a 10000 is a heart beat! the CT i give a 5 out of 5, but only 4 stars for the review due to lack of a non level wind.