The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

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.

Two early closed faced reels here, Crack Contact 400.

The ABU 506.....Style,function and design.A sublime little machine.

Russell Howard Brown wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:09 pm The ABU 506.....Style,function and design.A sublime little machine.

Totally agree! (mine still has it's AR pawl).

507 - original - a beaut! - the larger spool and gears make it ideal for heavier lines and bigger fish like chub & barbel when trotting.

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.