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 Abu Garcia BCX
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10/26/16 01:41 PM
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Bob Landry
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The general reliability of these reels is legendary and I've read nothing but negative comments about them. I would never take a chance on one but I'm really curious. What is it about these reels that make them destined for a mechanical failure. I guess I'm asking the difference between the C3 6500 and the BCX. Has anyone ever upgraded one of these with Abu parts?
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Re: Abu Garcia BCX
[Re: Bob Landry]
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10/26/16 04:14 PM
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Nathan "Bull" Montgomery
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They are made in China use cheaper components. Thats why they get the bad rap. Just a cheap chinese plastic version of the sweden made Abu's. Also dont I recall you saying you wouldn't spend or save or whatever $20 on a cheap chinese reel?
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Re: Abu Garcia BCX
[Re: Bob Landry]
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10/26/16 10:42 PM
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Bob Landry
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You recall correctly, and I would never buy a BCX, I was just curious about them because of so many negative statements that have been posted about them and I was wondering why, if it was possible, so few people upgrade them to the point of being reliable I'm an Abu fan, but if it doesn't say Sweden, I pass on it..
The Abu "S" models are also another to avoid, and there is a video on YouTube by a guy from PMR that strips one down and compares it to a Swedish made 6600.
2015 Seaark 1872 MV CC Etec-90
Two Helix 12 CHIRP SI's, , MinnKota Riptide ST80/i-pilot Link, Bob's Hydraulic
2020 Robalo R200 CC, Yamaha 150
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Bitter Clinger
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Re: Abu Garcia BCX
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11/04/16 08:27 PM
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snowyriver6
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the gears are made out of cardboard and they use crisco oil. The drag is made from tin foil.
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