"Rob" wrote in message
om...
I've heard that the abu reels are also very reliable and borderline
indestructible... Looks like Cabe**'s has some really good deals on
those as well..

Thanks!
Rob

Abu Garcia reels are very reliable. I have some that are over 20 years old
and still going strong. They aren't as smooth as my Shimanos though and
they are heavier. My Abu's have been relegated to backup duty and are being
replaced with Shimano Chronarchs and Curados.
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
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