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 abu round reel question
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08/05/11 07:49 PM
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leedman
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i got a round reel abu made in sweeden. the frame is made of plastic or graphite? anyone know anything about these? value?
2003 520 RANGER 225 RUDE RAM
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Re: abu round reel question
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08/05/11 07:55 PM
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texasbass1
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What model do you have? Most of the Swedish built Abu's are built on an aluminum frame. The Chinese built Abu's are for the most part built on either plastic or graphite, the Revo's being the exception to that rule, I think.
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Re: abu round reel question
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08/05/11 08:00 PM
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leedman
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same size as 5000c stamped made in sweden reel is grey in color frame is black plastic or graphite i have never seen one like this
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Re: abu round reel question
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08/05/11 09:04 PM
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NO, Some of the early 90's reels came with a graphite reel seat but the frame is still aluminum. No value as far as being collectable or anything but it is not a detriment to the reel. I get them all the time, in fact some of the ABU's actually had Plastic Sideplates.
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Re: abu round reel question
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08/05/11 11:08 PM
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leedman
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cool thanks so nice shape 30-40 is about what it would be worth?
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Re: abu round reel question
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08/06/11 01:45 AM
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Basscar
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Own about 20 4600 c3,c4 models. Good reels for 70-80 bucks.
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Re: abu round reel question
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08/06/11 08:59 AM
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I've gold a gold colored 4600 that was purchased at Walmart in the early 90's. One of the old-timers I fish with claimed that Abu Garcia made them with graphite to keep the production cost down. I guess this is how the "Big Box Store" keeps their cost down. I don't know.
Last edited by Bassfishindude; 08/06/11 02:53 PM.
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Re: abu round reel question
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08/06/11 01:00 PM
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That and trying to cut weight. I have experienced no problem with the graphite frame. In fact I have one in the shop for sale. Gold with black spool and frame. New worm, new pawl, freshly cleaned and checked out. Smooth reel. $55 bucks.
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