abu 7000
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abu 7000
Hi I've owned the same 7000 for over 30 years. It was originally marketed as a beach reel but later proved ideal for uptiding and lighter boat use. It's a great reel which will cast adequate but not huge distances, tough as old boots, and perfect for rough-ground fishing.
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I have used the 7000 for my mixed ground/rock fishing. It is certainly not too big and it holds 30lb line for medium distance fishing perfectly. Can be slow at casting, but by simply removing one of the brake blocks it improves the cast, and with 30lb line over runs are rare. Its a work horse of a reel but be careful to look after her, the spool tends to corrode easily if not cleaned after each trip.
Thresher
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