6500 c3

just bought a abu6500 c3 (without mag brakes) in murrays in cork today for 80e new. looks a nice reel, just wanted something lighter for the bass and light beach fishing. any 1 any info on what their like

I have an old 6500+ which has no brakes and too be honest its a fine reel, I dont have any problems with it.

An absolute cracking reel m8 and if you are going to use it for bass fishing then it is spot on - I use one loaded with braid for bass fishing with no problems at all - good choice, just remember to keep it serviced and it will last you many years.

nice 1.i have a few 7000 and a 5000.was just a wee bit scepticle when i got it for 80 euros (53 pounds) new. seems a nice reel tho.dont think it'l take the abuse of the sloshs or 525 but i'l spare it for clean beach and estury fishing. its pretty much a steal at that price tho. and its got the power handle.roll on stephans day so i can get out and christen it

Lumpy wrote

dont think it'l take the abuse of the sloshs or 525

:shock: :shock: Noooo m8 won't take that type of abuse but for clean ground beach work and the surf beaches its fantastic.....I use the new supermagXtra for the rough stuff :wink:

are they ok to use straight outa the box.ive taken out the bearings and oiled them with red rocket.

Yes m8 that is fine, due to me using braid on mine i run a thicker oil to keep the reel slower to save the braid underlying on its self but when using mono or flourocarbon i also use red rocket oil :wink:

cheers for that.roll on stephans day when i get a chance ta try it out on a few bass!!!!

I spotted them in passing on Sunday, do they have a levelwind on or are they a CT version?

hey have the levelwind pete. nice little reel for the money. they threw in a spool of 15lb daiwa tournement for 90 e.

Levelwind......curses! Hate the things. 90 quid is a super deal all the same. I think there is a guy on ebay selling the CT bars for around a fiver or so. Let us know how you get on with it, in particular how you get on with casting it without the brakes.

willdo. i think more than likely i'l convert it, although i wont be using it for distance fishing so mite keep it.. i'l keep ya posted

Ehhhh....what's with the picture Pete?? Something you wanna tell us? :D

cross dresser :oops:

That's the same outfit he was fishing in on Da Wall when I saw him last! You're not supposed to wear the same one twice Pete! :wink:

:lol:

He's wearing different accessories this time, and he got hi-lites. :lol: :lol:

Me things Pete may have to spend some time fishing the wall with his legs crossed.

Pete only dresses like that to get the old sea dogs to part with all their tricks!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: why do you think he's winning all those comps now!! :lol: :lol: :lol: