mistaredone Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 Packing the boat I realize the crank is slipping on my Abu Record. Realizing I'm not getting parts at this time I'm in the market for a new reel. Called BP and found out the record is discontinued. What would be a similar reel in price and quality and available in lefty Thanks
Live2fish85 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 If you can spend a bit more and you can get the Curado 301e. It is a great reel. I just picked up a Winch. Feels like a great reel can't wait to try it. The C4 comes in left hand as well and is lower price then the record.
Christopheraaron Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 I have an ambassador by abu and it's great, not the most forgiving for a beginner but for sure a high quality reel for not to bad a price.
mistaredone Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Posted September 28, 2012 Arent they all ambassadors? C3,4 Record?
Live2fish85 Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 I am not sure I believe my winch says ambassador on it as well.
Garry2Rs Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 What do you mean the crank is slipping? Could the drag be loosened off to the point the spool is slipping? If you are going toward the Kawarthas I have a high end left handed Quantum I can lend you. PM me ... Garry2R's
Roy Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 What do you mean "the crank is slipping" ? What's it doing exactly and how much use has the reel had?
Roy Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 Could the drag be loosened off to the point the spool is slipping? Could the braid have dried enough to slip on the spool?
misfish Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) What do you mean the crank is slipping? Could the drag be loosened off to the point the spool is slipping? If you are going toward the Kawarthas I have a high end left handed Quantum I can lend you. PM me ... Garry2R's Very nice offer Garry. Was thinking the same thing. Mine are Right handed. Darn backwards fisherman.LOL Edited September 28, 2012 by Misfish
Roy Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 Could reel lubricant have gotten onto the carbon fiber drag washers?
Garry2Rs Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 Very nice offer Garry. Was thinking the same thing. Mine are Right handed. Darn backwards fisherman.LOL Hi Brian; I bought a Quantum PT Tour Edition in southpaw a few years ago. Our late friend, John Francis had one and I thought it was very smooth casting. My plan was to put it on a BPS flippin' stick that I never used...IMO, that's the only place a left handed reel might work better for a right handed caster. The fact is I never really liked this flippin rod, even with the new reel, so until I build a new rod for it, the reel is here gathering dust. 2R's
mistaredone Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Posted September 28, 2012 Could reel lubricant have gotten onto the carbon fiber drag washers? You might be right. I did a home lube job after last use. The spool isn't sliping. When I turn the handle under pressure the handle will turn and the spool stays still. If I turn up the drag it takes more pressure to slip.
misfish Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 Our late friend, John Francis You and I, are lucky to have something from him Garry. I have my "MOJO" float rod from him (as i call it). It,s got magic. Last pm from him about the rod was,hope you catch many fish with it. It has full filled many folds. Sorry for the side track.
Roy Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 If it's that, it a relatively easy fix and you've saved yourself a reel. You can still buy a new one but you'll at least have a backup.
Christopheraaron Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 I say you right handers are backwards, I'm right handed but I like to put my dominant hand into controlling the bait, the cranking requires less work.
Roy Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 You and I, are lucky to have something from him Garry. I have my "MOJO" float rod from him (as i call it). It,s got magic. Last pm from him about the rod was,hope you catch many fish with it. It has full filled many folds. Sorry for the side track. John will never be a 'sidetrack' for us me brudder.
misfish Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 John will never be a 'sidetrack' for us me brudder. BRUDDER
mistaredone Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Posted September 28, 2012 Roy you might have saved me some big $$$. Both my Muskie reels had the problem. Is soon as I saw your post I turned the car around. Worst case I hit a tackle shop around bell river in the morning
Roy Posted September 28, 2012 Report Posted September 28, 2012 Roy you might have saved me some big $$. Both my Muskie reels had the problem. Is soon as I saw your post I turned the car around. Worst case I hit a tackle shop around bell river in the morning Hope it works out for you. Good luck on LSC! I'm sure lotsa folks could lend you a reel or two till you get yours cleaned up...or whatever they need.
mistaredone Posted September 29, 2012 Author Report Posted September 29, 2012 I was up till 2am trying to fix the problem with no luck. Going to try a few tackle shops on the way. Thanks for the offer Garry very generous!
Gregoire Posted September 29, 2012 Report Posted September 29, 2012 I wish I had seen this earlier as I have a few lefty reels that are gathering dust here. They are revo toro's. There is nothing wrong with them, I just prefer shimano reels. If you are looking for another abu record gagnons might still have them in stock.
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