6500 c3

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#1 Post by **lumpy** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:30 pm

just bought a abu6500 c3 (without mag brakes) in murrays in cork today for 80e new. looks a nice reel, just wanted something lighter for the bass and light beach fishing. any 1 any info on what their like

#2 Post by **Pat Spillane** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:59 pm

I have an old 6500+ which has no brakes and too be honest its a fine reel, I dont have any problems with it.

fishing4u · #3 Post by **fishing4u** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:42 pm

An absolute cracking reel m8 and if you are going to use it for bass fishing then it is spot on - I use one loaded with braid for bass fishing with no problems at all - good choice, just remember to keep it serviced and it will last you many years.

#4 Post by **lumpy** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:48 pm

nice 1.i have a few 7000 and a 5000.was just a wee bit scepticle when i got it for 80 euros (53 pounds) new. seems a nice reel tho.dont think it'l take the abuse of the sloshs or 525 but i'l spare it for clean beach and estury fishing. its pretty much a steal at that price tho. and its got the power handle.roll on stephans day so i can get out and christen it

fishing4u · #5 Post by **fishing4u** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:54 pm

Lumpy wrote

dont think it'l take the abuse of the sloshs or 525

:shock: :shock: Noooo m8 won't take that type of abuse but for clean ground beach work and the surf beaches its fantastic.....I use the new supermagXtra for the rough stuff :wink:

#6 Post by **lumpy** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:58 pm

are they ok to use straight outa the box.ive taken out the bearings and oiled them with red rocket.

fishing4u · #7 Post by **fishing4u** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:03 pm

Yes m8 that is fine, due to me using braid on mine i run a thicker oil to keep the reel slower to save the braid underlying on its self but when using mono or flourocarbon i also use red rocket oil :wink:

#8 Post by **lumpy** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:07 pm

cheers for that.roll on stephans day when i get a chance ta try it out on a few bass!!!!

#9 Post by **petekd** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:08 pm

I spotted them in passing on Sunday, do they have a levelwind on or are they a CT version?

#10 Post by **lumpy** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:09 pm

hey have the levelwind pete. nice little reel for the money. they threw in a spool of 15lb daiwa tournement for 90 e.

#11 Post by **petekd** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:12 pm

Levelwind......curses! Hate the things. 90 quid is a super deal all the same. I think there is a guy on ebay selling the CT bars for around a fiver or so. Let us know how you get on with it, in particular how you get on with casting it without the brakes.

#12 Post by **lumpy** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:15 pm

willdo. i think more than likely i'l convert it, although i wont be using it for distance fishing so mite keep it.. i'l keep ya posted

#13 Post by **Steve** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:21 am

Ehhhh....what's with the picture Pete?? Something you wanna tell us? :D

Loopy lug · #14 Post by **Loopy lug** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:41 pm

cross dresser :oops:

#15 Post by **IDPearl** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:03 am

That's the same outfit he was fishing in on Da Wall when I saw him last! You're not supposed to wear the same one twice Pete! :wink:

:lol:

#16 Post by **Seancelt** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:34 am

He's wearing different accessories this time, and he got hi-lites. :lol: :lol:

#17 Post by **donal domeney** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 8:59 pm

Me things Pete may have to spend some time fishing the wall with his legs crossed.

#18 Post by **m.b3** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 6:16 pm

Pete only dresses like that to get the old sea dogs to part with all their tricks!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: why do you think he's winning all those comps now!! :lol: :lol: :lol: