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Re: Abu Cardinal baitrunner
Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 8:05 pm
by BoltonBullfinch
Olly wrote: ↑Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:12 pm
A baitrunner effect can be achieved my loosening the clutch - then tighten before striking.
This is what I use with ABU 66 & 77 reels when fishing for fish that 'run' - carp - silure - pike and perhaps barbel and tench. It is not a necessity for many species of fish.
Been there, done that, still do sometimes. Did ABU ever make a metal baitrunner?
Thanks
BB
Re: Abu Cardinal baitrunner
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 1:24 pm
by John Milford
Dave Burr wrote: ↑Fri Mar 03, 2023 6:11 pm
I once bought a couple of 654's and they were awful with spindle wobble and a cheap feel. I think they must be one of the worst reels ever mad by ABU.
Just an opinion of course.
Exactly what I found Dave. I bought a pair and somehow didn't notice it at first, but the 'sloppy' feel of them soon became apparent and spoiled my enjoyment. Dreadful - they had to go!
Re: Abu Cardinal baitrunner
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:35 pm
by JimmyBobkin
I had one of those reels. Not very good and sold it on the Bay. Also had a Penn baitrunner which was very good but garishly loud (colour wise)