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SurfRunner · Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2004 3:05 pm Post subject: ABU 6500 Question.

For the Breakaway 10-6, which ABU 6500 is best?

6500CS?
6500 CS Pro Rocket?
6500 Mag Elite?
6500C3

Why is the 6500C3 so much cheaper than the rest? Can I put the Smoothie Drag Washers in all of these reels?

Thanks!

FlakMan · Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2004 6:59 pm Post subject: ABU for 10-6

6500 CSM Mag Elite. Load reel with 15# Suffix Tritanium with a tapered shock leader. It is a great combo for lures FishBites and Finger Mullet. It's what I use.
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SurfRunner · Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2004 7:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks Larry! That is exactly the applications I want it for.

Where do you suggest I buy one from?

FlakMan · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 6:03 am Post subject:

Ebay. This reel is no longer made by ABU. Here is one for sale now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11728&item=3695963962&rd=1
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SurfRunner · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 9:18 am Post subject:

Thanks again Larry! Your suggestions carry a lot of weight.

I am somewhat nervous of buying something that is not in production anymore because of needing parts and such later. Do you think this will be a problem?

What would be the next best 6500 to the CS Mag Elite?

Thanks again!

tyler · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 9:31 am Post subject: Parts are not a problem

Unless you want the exact same color handle. I know as I busted the handle of my 6500 Mag Elite CS in Baja. Any 6500 handle will fit but they won't be the dark metallic green. I just added a generic chrome power handle.
The bearings and worm gear and pawl are readily available. I have not busted anything else on mine but I would not worry.

Tyler

SurfRunner · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 9:50 am Post subject:

I am saving my money to buy a 10-6 breakaway blank to wrap.

Should I go ahead and use that money to buy that reel on EBAY for 100.00?

Thanks for you input Tyler.

FlakMan · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 11:12 am Post subject:

Parts are not problem. Go for it
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rabbit · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 11:50 am Post subject:

You wont get it for 100 dollars min bid is 123 dollars those prices are in british pounds not dollars. Cool

Buy now price is 180 dollars.
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Vern · Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:23 am Post subject:

Is that a good price for the cs mag? I have never seen one before and dont know what they did cost when they were still in production.

SurfRunner · Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 5:17 pm Post subject:

Didn't get it!

I almost got it but I hate making sudden decisions. I'll be able to get that blank by the end of the month, then I can start to save for for my reel. I will probably get one of those 6500's from hatteras jacks or hatteras outfitters that are common on the east coast. I lay awake at dreaming of casting a big surf plug in a calm green surf sometimes.

That real on Ebay sure looked good. Even my wife almost convinced me to get it.

Thanks anyway for your input!

Pelican418 · Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:17 pm Post subject:

You should try a pawn shop. My mother bought one of the C3 for 28 bucks last week and it came with a rod. Me, I never have that much luck when I look, maybe you will.

Roger