Eric Williams Centrecaster

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Ljm183
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Re: Eric Williams Centrecaster

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The reel works just the same as the Abu 501 / 506 but instead of back winding or using the clutch when a fish takes line you use your thumb or hand as you would with a centrepin.

So you get the casting and trotting ability of the Closed face reel with the control and retrieve of a Centrepin.

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Re: Eric Williams Centrecaster

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Ljm183 wrote: Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:31 pm The reel works just the same as the Abu 501 / 506 but instead of back winding or using the clutch when a fish takes line you use your thumb or hand as you would with a centrepin.

So you get the casting and trotting ability of the Closed face reel with the control and retrieve of a Centrepin.
The makes a lot of sense Lee, it's just that to me, it doesn't look very elegant! Maybe I'm getting too picky in mu old age mate!
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