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[prairiefire]

I need a new reel for fall on the Vedder. I have a 10 ft Convergence rod and am not to sure on which Abu reel to buy. C3, C4 or Classic. Also which series to go for...5000 or 6000. I know the big difference will be weight and amount of line they will hold. Any info or opinions would be appreciated.


thanks

[milo]

I just ordered two of these (one for me, one for my friend):

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0042977121874a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&sort=all&QueryText=abu+mag&Ntk=Products&_D%3AhasJS=+&Go.y=6&Nty=1&hasJS=true&%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce%2FCabelasCatalogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Ftemplates%2Fgiftcertificate%2Fgiftcertificate.jsp%3Fid%3D0005586990011a%26podId%3D0005586%26catalogCode%3DIB%26navAction%3Djump%26indexId%3D&_D%3A%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce%2FCabelasCatalogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=+&N=0&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=9

I have had one for four years now. This new one will be a backup.
The best Abu reel ever made in that price range.
Unfortunately, they are discontinued in NA, but Cabelas still carries them.
Can you say SMOOOOOTH? 

[Rodney]

It depends on what species you will be primarily targeting. When it comes to line capacity for the Vedder River, I don't see the need to use a reel that has a spool capacity of over 150m. If a fish is going to take 150m of line from you, most likely it will not be landed. A big spool capacity often translates into wasted unused line near the bottom fo the spool. I use a low profile baitcaster that has a line capacity of 120m. 5000C4 is adequate enough for coho salmon. I used to operate a 6500C3 with the rod that you are using, but found it excessive for the type of fishing that I am doing.

[prairiefire]

I was eyeing up that C5 Milo...only thing is that I am a lefty.

[milo]

I was eyeing up that C5 Milo...only thing is that I am a lefty.

Me too. All my other reels (fly and gear) are left hand retrieve.
It is unfortunate that Abu doesn't make this model in left hand version.

That said, it is not a big deal, really. You get used to it, but if it is of great relevance to you, then go with the lefthanded C4.

What Rodney pointed out is true, however, I find that a 6K is more versatile than a 5K. It will cover ALL the bases - even the Fraser.

Good luck with your choice.

Cheers, Milo

[prairiefire]

Any opinions on this reel?

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21404-cat21406-cat601360_TGP&id=0002932114705a&navCount=1&podId=0002932&parentId=cat601360&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=8IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601360&hasJS=true

[Terry D]

I really don't think you can go far wrong with any ABU.  They're not too complicated (and I mean that in a nice way) so little to go wrong or break.  Spare parts are readily available.  If you want to upgrade the components such as the bearings, then they are easy to find as well.  There's lots of spares on eBay as well.

[milo]

Any opinions on this reel?

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21404-cat21406-cat601360_TGP&id=0002932114705a&navCount=1&podId=0002932&parentId=cat601360&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=8IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601360&hasJS=true

I say cough up a few extra bucks and buy this C4:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0036078120597a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all_NYR&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&sort=all&QueryText=ambassadeur&Ntk=Products&_D%3AhasJS=+&Go.y=10&Nty=1&hasJS=true&nyr=1&Ne=46&%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce%2FCabelasCatalogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Ftemplates%2Fgiftcertificate%2Fgiftcertificate.jsp%3Fid%3D0005586990011a%26podId%3D0005586%26catalogCode%3DIB%26navAction%3Djump%26indexId%3D&_D%3A%2Fcabelas%2Fcommerce%2FCabelasCatalogNumberFinder.giftCertificateURL=+&N=50&Go.x=26&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1


An extra bearing makes it smoother, but above all, there's the carbon matrix drag that WILL make a difference when you hook into some angry chinooks!
It will be 20 extra bucks well spent, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise.

And don't forget, if you ever fish for salmon in the Fraser, a 5000 series Ambassadeur won't cut it. Go with the 6000, even the 7000 series.
But if you are going to stick to the Vedder and other smaller LML rivers, you'll do just fine with the 5601 C4.

[thor]

If you have the time to wait and the coin to spend....Check out Mike's Reel Repair custom work. I have two of his custom reels.

http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/product_info.php?cPath=89&products_id=47695

[glx]

spare parts are readily available because they constantly break down.  They are junk. 

[milo]

spare parts are readily available because they constantly break down.  They are junk. 

The most popular and best selling baitcasters ever.
Yeah, they must be junk.

[Fish Assassin]

Although they are still quite popular, the quality of Abu Garcia level winds have gone downhill in recent years. Don't make them like they used to.

[younggun]

buy the EXT or the RECORD. its makes all the difference, they're more money, but more quality, ext is a sick reel, and the record casts a mile!

[prairiefire]

I'm a lefty...thanks, anyways.

[itosh]

If you don't need to have a brand new one or cost is an issue, give Ken D a email/PM and see if he has any that he is working on.  He would also be a good person to ask questions.  He always seems to have a few for sale that he's refurbished and upgraded.

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?action=profile;u=184

Shane