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Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead

Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/12/2015, 7:41 pm

Seen one of these reels in the local charity shop and wouldn't mind getting it for the veritas just wondering with it being a level wind would this still be ok to surfcast with, it has an adjustable centrifugal brake on it along with an aluminium spool and still in its original box with manual.
Would like some advice before I go rushing in and buying it. Apologies for asking so many questions about gear I am new to playing with overheads and too used to dealing with fixed spool reels. was thinking of starting with a second hand reel before I go buying a brand new one so I can get the feel of casting with overheads and not too much money lost if these reels turn out to not be my cup of tea.

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/12/2015, 8:05 pm, in reply to "Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

You can cast with the levelwind but you are far better off to get rid of the levelwind .

The level wind reduces distance with the friction of its required gears and the pawl riding in the worm gear.
Also it help make a unholy tangle when the leader knot hits the levelwind during the cast that along with the fact you can not really get your thumb around the top of the spool with the top bar for the level wind in the way

Thing to do is to take the level wind parts off and replace the lower bar with a solid one which you can either make or import from the uk. ( Phil may also be able to make one )

Have done it myself a number of times using alloy bar .

Once you have done that put some heavy oil in the bearings make sure all the brake blocks and the brake ring is clean and enjoy casting with a real reel

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/12/2015, 8:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Thanks for that Neil much appreciated I have been tossing up about a few reels lately and have even asked phil about what he could source brand new as I generally do not buy second hand but when you do see a second hand reel still with its manual, screwdriver tool, and box it kind of grabs your attention and the other half also suggested I go secondhand for now while I am learning to use one.If I do get it I might just take your advice and send it to phil to remove those level wind bits.

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/12/2015, 8:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Most of it just clips off. The top bar needs to be cut off but its not that tough of a job.

Sent you a pm with a place to get tuning bits from .

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Posted by slayliner <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=slayliner' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 13/12/2015, 9:00 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

I used to use a 7 sprint off the rocks and surfcasting . It cast pretty good even with the levelwind.I don't think they are as strong as the old 7000 reel probably due to the 6.3-1 ratio , I'd still buy another though , even thou mine shit it self catching 40+lb kingfish

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 13/12/2015, 10:05 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

No worries slayliner I decided I am going to send the other half in to grab the reel tomorrow it is sitting there in the charity shop for $60 so can't really complain if it ends up shitting itself later down the track as long as I get a few fish first and get the hang of casting these reels

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Posted by slayliner <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=slayliner' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 13/12/2015, 10:34 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Sounds like a good deal . I got my moneys worth out of the one I had , it was a few years ago

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 13/12/2015, 5:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

sounds really positive my intention is to run daiwa XJ8 braid on it with a tapered shock leader been using that braid on my shimano ultegra and really like it.

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 13/12/2015, 8:31 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Learn how to cast it with mono first .
I loath braid for casting with on freespools . Just dosent come of the reel right

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Posted by jeep <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=jeep' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 13/12/2015, 9:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

+1 avoid the braid

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 14/12/2015, 7:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Advice taken won't put braid on the reel will just stick to mono only just used to using it on my eggbeaters

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Posted by jaypeegee <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=jaypeegee' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 9:06 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Braid is required if you have a level wind IMO.
Used on my Low profile Overheads exclusively.

On the non level wind O heads it's OK if you use round profile braid that is of medium to high quality and is 8 strand.

I find cheaper braid tends to stick when casting. It looks like it is bedding into its self due to the thinner diameter being able to slip in between already spooled line.

Can be overcome but requires higher management levels than mono when casting.

IMO only and at a purely functional level, Braid is a better option when using the O head for lure casting only.

For fishing with cut baits, I find mono easier and cheaper in general. Exceptions to this are when fishing areas with a huge current and where significant weed or lettuce exist. As an example, Tauranga/Mt Manganui seem to be better served by using braid when the sea lettuce is a nuisance.

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Posted by Hangler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hangler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 11:29 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

jaypeegee wrote: It looks like it is bedding into its self due to the thinner diameter being able to slip in between already spooled line.

I switched to braid when it first became popular, and I experienced the problem exactly as you have described and this was on an egg beater type reel - I quickly switched back to nylon.

However, when the newer braids came out I thought I would give them another try. I have to say the problem never arose again; but I do emphasize this was with an open face reel not an overhead.

That is an excellent post, jaypeegee, full of information based on personal experience. I will never change to an overhead reel, too old in the teeth, but I really enjoy reading posts such as that.

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Posted by ABU Man <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=ABU+Man' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 3:38 pm, in reply to "Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

This has been a very interesting post fin-nor, so I will take this opportunity to ask all the knowledgeable people on here what is their favourite ABU overhead. I currently have a 6500 chrome rocket and an old 10000cl with the level wind removed. I am now considering purchasing either another 6500 or maybe a Blue Yonder. I am predominantly fishing Papamoa and other beaches in the area. Any advice is thankfully received

Cheers all and Merry Christmas

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Posted by Hangler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hangler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 4:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

ABU Man, I have recently watched a YouTube clip where it was made known the person who designed ABU reels that became so popular, was made redundant. Rather than let his lifetimes worth of knowledge go to waste, he designed the new range of Akios reels.

As I have mentioned in a previous post, I use open face reels and by coincidence I now have two Akios Scora 100's.

From personal experience I cannot comment on the merits of the Akios overhead reel, all I can say is that in the UK they have developed quite a strong following.

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Posted by Nick_VL <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Nick_VL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 4:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Fin nor a 6500 overhead will be easier to learn with than the 7000 size as per other replies best to start with mono.
ABU man I bought an Ambassadeur 6500i tournament special - easiest reel to cast with but not available here and a bit pricey, but very good if you can get one.

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Posted by jaypeegee <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=jaypeegee' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 6:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

The AKIOS O-heads are good. I'm gonna sell my 525, my 7ht and sloshes and get another 666scmw.
Really good.

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 8:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

What did you pay for the Akios reels Hangler?

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 8:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Fully agree with you on Jaypeegees post Hangler it was a very interesting one, This will be my very first time owning an abu overhead, I still remember the abu cardinal trout reel I spent so long paying off with my weekly pocket money as a kid only for my older brother to take it without me knowing and lent it to his mate who in turn broke the reel seat mount from the body of it clean off and they never replaced it. I spent quite a while pondering what reel I should get I was choosing between a penn squall 15, daiwa SL20SHB, Okuma cortez 5 (recommended to me by Phill) then this abu ambassadeur seven popped up in the local charity shop and I just said bugger it and went and got it. Now if I like casting with these reels and I like what the abu has to offer me I would probably look at saving up to get a brand new one but would have to be a proper swedish made one. Also thanks to those who have given their input on this thread too it has all been highly appreciated.

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 8:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Akios stuff is goooood. Altough I still rate my 525 mags as a better surfcasting reel .

Great casting with a factory mag design that works and big solid stainless gears that take a beating .

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Posted by Hangler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hangler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 8:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

I found the clip regarding the Akios overhead reel and sent it on to ABU Man in a PM. I was right, ABU made the designer redundant so he set up his own workshop and this has proven to be very popular in the UK.

Gary, I bought two of the Akios Scora 100 reels and thereby secured a special deal. I don't think it would be ethical for me to say what I paid on this site.

A slight change of subject, I can add something I discovered only today. I found a sports shop with the very latest Veritas rods, low rider guides, retailing at $199.00. I have to admit that is a very good price.

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/12/2015, 9:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

That is the rod I have got Hangler and I like it alot I have only casted at night with it and only had it out once really itching to get it out during the day to see how far I am actually casting with it and can't wait to try the overhead on it.

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Posted by ABU Man <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=ABU+Man' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 16/12/2015, 5:38 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Thanks for the video Hangler, I shall watch it in full later today. The set of beginners videos from this guy will be useful to pass on to our novice members. Once again thanks for all your help. If you intend having a trip to our area, let me know, you would be a great guest speaker at one of our Tuition Workshops.

Cheers.

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Posted by jaypeegee <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=jaypeegee' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 16/12/2015, 9:37 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Hi Neill

I have the ultra mag 525 and it has a brass gear and SS pinion.. Which model do you have that has SS gearing?

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Posted by Hangler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Hangler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 16/12/2015, 10:13 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

ABU Man, I am not sure where you are situated but I thank you kindly for the offer.

I have a series of in depth articles on my tablet, solely designed for the new angler. These are very thorough, totally unlike the usual one page, two picture articles that regularly appear in the angling press: these normally cover everything and say virtually nothing, their brevity is downright astounding.

I believe there are about ten or a dozen articles, each well over a thousand words and they are aimed solely at the new guy of girl who is tempted to try out the art of surf casting.

I am happy to sort them into some sense of order and if you are interested I am happy to E-mail these to you. These came about because I was thinking of writing for publication again, but I changed my mind. I wrote these when I was in China quite recently, I needed something to do during the heat of the afternoon. I can incorporate pictures for illustration purposes and they could be helpful in your venture. If this holds any appeal just send me a PM and I will get them ready.

Funny how you reach a stage in life when you really appreciate all this wonderful sport has given, in return all you wish to do is give a little back, and strangely this is equally rewarding.

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 17/12/2015, 6:57 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

525 mag with the sliders,

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Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 18/12/2015, 9:25 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"
Tackle Tactics

What about a Okuma Cortez 5 410m of .38 s/s main gear and pinion, carbonite drag washers 6.2:1 retrieve, mag control and built like a brick outhouse for under $200.00.
We have been testing one of these and we are impressed.
Oh and by the way we have them in stock.

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Posted by geno <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=geno' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 18/12/2015, 2:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

God I love it when you talk dirty like that Phil!!

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 18/12/2015, 8:43 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

YEs you did mention these reels in the reply to the PM I sent you which is why I I mentioned that you had recommended it to me. I just want to start off with a secondhand reel incase overheads are not for me which is a safe guard against loss of popularity with the one who must be obeyed, if I do like casting with an overhead then I can look into getting a new one

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 24/12/2015, 8:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Ok I finally got to have a play with this reel and spool it up with 8kg mono. Afterwards I thought I had better take the left side plate off and take a look inside and it needed a bloody good clean up as I found old salt deposits built up inside the left side plate. I also stripped down the right hand side of it and it was not as bad but still needed a clean up so I decided to take my chances and strip this thing right down to nothing and just remember where everything went. Well it was a lot easier than I thought, washed all the old grease off the gears with some WORX (similar to CRC) that I got from the warehouse a while back to fix a squeaky door hinge on my car and then re-lubed everything that had grease on it with fresh bearing grease that I used to use on a chainsaw I had when I was doing forestry, and then put it all back together hey and it still works.

Before pics

After pics

Sorry no pics of the right hand side of the reel my hands got too covered in crap to go using the camera on my phone.

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Posted by Mattman <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Mattman' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 25/12/2015, 8:03 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Excellent work on that reel fin-nor .Ive been working on a few Peens myself mainly 500 Jigmaster's - giving them a good clean - Cals grease on the carbon drags - double dogging and jeweling the inside and outside of the main bridge .

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Posted by Mattman <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Mattman' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 25/12/2015, 8:27 pm, in reply to "Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Some pics

Mattman...

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 25/12/2015, 8:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Thanks mate much appreciated I just hope this does not end up becoming a hobby of looking for old abu reels to pull apart, clean up/rebuild and put back together as I was rather engrossed in this reel yesterday that I did not realise what the time was when I finished because I enjoyed it so much

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 25/12/2015, 8:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Mattman those pics just induced a massive amount of drooling on that jewelling work mate look absolutely mint.

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 26/12/2015, 1:58 pm, in reply to "Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Took it out for a proper play today got a birds nest on my first cast which I can probably put that down to mono not being wound on tight enough when I spooled up the reel, never got another bird nest after that and was even casting it with the spool brake tension wound right back was pretty stoked with it caught and released a couple of 28 cm snapper got there way too late so missed the bite time. Even though I was using a shock leader I never had any problems with the leader knot catching on the level wind the main leader knot I use is the slim beauty knot which I find that it never catches on the rod guides so have always stuck with that knot. Level wind will definitely come off at some stage as I see what you guys mean by it restricting the casting distance even with the level wind on I did notice slightly better distance than my fixed spool, am I now hooked on fishing with overheads? I can say yes to that

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The veritas with the seven attached, apologies for the sideways pic dunno why that keeps happening I will get the hang of the camera on my new phone soon.

Edit: just ordered some ceramic bearings rated to 300,000rpm that I spotted on trademe to replace the bronze spool bushes in the sideplates.

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Posted by slayliner <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=slayliner' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 27/12/2015, 9:02 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Now you've got me thinking I might try my Abu 7000 on my veritas

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 27/12/2015, 10:06 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

I dare you to do it

the ultegra stayed in my backpack all through yesterday's fishing session not once did I think of pulling it out even though it has got braid on it which I like for fishing areas with strong current and weed cutting abilities. Still tempted to stick some daiwa J8 braid on it just to see how it goes with the level wind and finding it real hard to resist, even getting second thoughts about removing the level wind at the moment but it is still a possibility

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 28/12/2015, 10:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

The Veritas casts well with overhead reels. I have used a Penn 525 mag with good results. You just need to slow your casting cycle and follow through. You may be surprised.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 30/12/2015, 7:08 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

I bidded on this auction for shits and giggles thinking I would be outbid very smartly but no I won it so I will be picking it up tomorrow on my way home from matakohe so I will now have a CT type overhead with both mag brake and centrifugal brake to play with too.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1004117909

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 30/12/2015, 7:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

That ia a hell of a price .
Dont worry too much about how even the line lay is as a few small lumps and bumps are not a big deal and you soon get the knack of laying the line fairly flat without looking at what you are doing

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Posted by Dodd <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Dodd' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 31/12/2015, 8:43 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

That had to be the bargain of the year, well done fin-nor,

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 1/1/2016, 10:58 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Emailed the guy as soon as the auction was done and dusted to try and arrange pick up he answered my email (which had my phone number in it so I could be called or texted) so I missed out on picking it up yesterday on my way home from Matakohe, all the email said was sorry I missed this email pick up is fine and that was it and no other response to my email, so going to have to pay for shipping now and wait a little longer before i have the reel in my posession mind you scoring a brand new Akios 656 CTM for the price I did win the auction at was one hell of a fluke so waiting that little bit longer is fine by me.

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/1/2016, 8:09 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Does that beat my puchase through Trade me of a lefthanded set of ladies golf clubs for $1.00? I felt so bad when I picked them up that I gave them a bottle of wine.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/1/2016, 8:54 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

That certainly does beat it Gary don't know what golf clubs are worth as i do not play, one trend I have noticed with trademe these days you get an awful lot of watchers and no one bidding even if the reserve is $1.

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Posted by fin-nor <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=fin-nor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 5/1/2016, 9:39 am, in reply to "Re: Abu Garcia seven sprint overhead"

Finally got and installed the bearings to replace the bronze spool bushes on the abu today so that should make it a lot smoother to cast and speed the spool up a bit, turns out the bearings I bought are sealed bearings so that will keep them from getting any muck in them.

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