abu reel

Does anybody have any comments on the abu 502(?) cardinal spinning
reel. I know it isn't top knotch in terms of reels. They use the old
cardinal as a marketing ploy and somewhat as a basis of comparison.
At least that was the case at a fishing show. I know of anglers that
almost cried ther eyes out when they took the old cardinal off the
market. I purchased one reel , a new cardinal, and like the stradic it
has a wooden handle piece which is a plus. Further contemplating a
second purchase but would like to gather some comments here beforehand.
I was looking for a rear drag like the old cardinal but they didn't
have one with a rear drag.. The season is early and there is still
about two weeks before there is any fishing activity for yours truly.
Thanks

Sorry just ranting a bit so kindly ignore. I bought another reel but it
is hard to determine whether it is better to buy multiple cheap reels
rather than one that is more substantial and expensive, I also have a
lot of reels set aside that require maintenance. The order of
importance is angler, lure, knot, line, rod and lastly reel..

"fishtale" wrote in message
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Sorry just ranting a bit so kindly ignore. I bought another reel but it
is hard to determine whether it is better to buy multiple cheap reels
rather than one that is more substantial and expensive, I also have a
lot of reels set aside that require maintenance. The order of
importance is angler, lure, knot, line, rod and lastly reel..

Ultimately it is better to buy better quality reels one at a time. While
today you may only have one reel, in years hence your number of working
reels will increase. If you buy multiple cheap reels down the road you will
have multiple piles of junk.

That being said, the Shimano Symetre is a pretty good bang for the buck at
around $79 dollars, and the Mitchel 300/308 is a close second at around $59
dollars. (Cabelas recently had the Mitchels on sale for less) I have owned
some Cardinal spinning reels in the past, and I was never overly impressed
with their durability. They fished ok when new, but...

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I have a daiwa reel where the plastic handle assemby that tightens the
handle has broke off . The screw remains but it tightens the handle too
close and then the handle hits the bale when retrieving. I might give
the authorized centre a call but it looks like a repair where i could
just order the part.Wondering what it might cost and if that is the
cause of the handle hitting the bale on retrieve.
IT is funny that lines, lures etc can be costly and have a limited life
then discarded. Reels are expected to last forever.

I have the Mitchel 308 and after 1 season the handle turns but the bail
doesn't. I think the Stradic is a favorite among some in this newsgroup.
That will run about $130.00 I guess.

I myself am a cheap spinning reel kind of guy. I have a box of junk reels
and I picked through them this winter and most are actually working fine and
have landed fish with them this year. Even some assumed junk ultralights are
performing well.

Keep em clean and oiled. Use reel magic a couple times a year to keep
moisture out and even the cheap reels will last a few seasons.

Baitcasters are a different story entirely.

There's my 2 cents.

Dave V


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
om...
"fishtale" wrote in message
oups.com...
Sorry just ranting a bit so kindly ignore. I bought another reel but it
is hard to determine whether it is better to buy multiple cheap reels
rather than one that is more substantial and expensive, I also have a
lot of reels set aside that require maintenance. The order of
importance is angler, lure, knot, line, rod and lastly reel..

Ultimately it is better to buy better quality reels one at a time. While
today you may only have one reel, in years hence your number of working
reels will increase. If you buy multiple cheap reels down the road you
will
have multiple piles of junk.

That being said, the Shimano Symetre is a pretty good bang for the buck at
around $79 dollars, and the Mitchel 300/308 is a close second at around
$59
dollars. (Cabelas recently had the Mitchels on sale for less) I have
owned
some Cardinal spinning reels in the past, and I was never overly impressed
with their durability. They fished ok when new, but...

--
Bob La Londe - Webmaster
www.YumaBassMan.com

Tornament Director
www.YumaProAm.com


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