closed face reels
- ItchenRoach
- Gudgeon
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closed face reels
hi everyone having completed my collection of abu c/f reels,i am now considering ryobi c/f reels i have never owned one and would like to know how many versions were made do the spools interchange and problems to look out for any advice please thank you.
- Phil Arnott
- Chub
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Re: closed face reels
Two early closed faced reels here, Crack Contact 400.
- Russell Howard Brown
- Gudgeon
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Re: closed face reels
The ABU 506.....Style,function and design.A sublime little machine.
- Rockape
- Rudd
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Re: closed face reels
Totally agree! (mine still has it's AR pawl).Russell Howard Brown wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:09 pm The ABU 506.....Style,function and design.A sublime little machine.
- Olly
- Wild Carp
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Re: closed face reels
507 - original - a beaut! - the larger spool and gears make it ideal for heavier lines and bigger fish like chub & barbel when trotting.
- Russell Howard Brown
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Re: closed face reels
I remember buying a 506 at Denham car boot for what I thought was a bargain £28.In very nice condition,smooth and still with its AR but I forgot to check under the cowl.At home I discovered the line pick-up assembly was missing.Really annoyed with myself for not checking properly.I did some very excellent swear words.Silly old twit.