abu garcia 5000

[ogie]

i got this reel as a present from me boss he only ever used it once and i have only used it when out on a boat and me other reel packed up .just want to know can u use this reel on a beach caster for or is it only certain types off multplier reels thanks

[Shambo]

My knowledge of Abu reels would be fairly limited but does that reel have a level wind...? If so it might be restrictive with regards to casting. Don't see no real reason why you couldn't use it if you weren't after big distances, my first multiplier had a level wind.

[saving private brian]

can iask u wat u mean by a level wind

My knowledge of Abu reels would be fairly limited but does that reel have a level wind...? If so it might be restrictive with regards to casting. Don't see no real reason why you couldn't use it if you weren't after big distances, my first multiplier had a level wind.

[Shambo]

Level wind being a mechanism to lay line onto the spool to save you having to do it manually.

[Conger]

Hi Brian

Below is a picture of an abu with a level wind on it

Regards

[saving private brian]

ah thanks i know now wat ye are on about.the guide in other words.ya they wud restrict ur casting bigtime.it can never move fast enof thanks for that

Hi Brian

Below is a picture of an abu with a level wind on it

Regards

[grady]

i have okuma multiplier with level wind and im happy enough useing on the beach, sure distance is limited but is plenty
another thing is that u cant use ticker shok leader as knot wount go true the level wing, i didnt found any dificulties couse im not useing any atall, so i wouldt go with any line weeker than 25lb
it may helps

[red]

i have okuma multiplier with level wind and im happy enough useing on the beach, sure distance is limited but is plenty
another thing is that u cant use ticker shok leader as knot wount go true the level wing, i didnt found any dificulties couse im not useing any atall, so i wouldt go with any line weeker than 25lb
it may helps

i had a levelwind multiplier and never had any problems with the knot jamming. a well tied knot will go through it no probs.
casting 4,5 or 6oz leads with 25lb mainline and no shockleader isnt safe unless its a very short lob.


taken from the "safe casting" instructions on this site.
(2) Safe knots are paramount and as always shockleaders should be a "MINIMUM" of 10lb per oz of lead being cast.
(3) You should have a "MINIMUM" of 10 turns of shockleader on the spool when ready to cast.
(4) Never take any chances when there are people around.

[Shambo]

Tapered shockleader is always a help too!

[dac69696969]

Speaking from my own misfortune you have to make certain to clean out the mechanism very well from sand/moisture etc , constantly or the little gear wheel which runs your levelwind will shear off a couple of teeth very quickly and the levelwind will remain stationary and therefore useless.Its a right pain in the ass !!!

[kstaff]

Jaysus lads tis like the blind leading the blind, I don,t know and what,s a level wind

To try helpfully answer the question the answer is yes it can certainly be used from the beach regardless of it,s model, level wind or not.

If it's used to within it's limits there are no issues.knowing what type of fishing it will be used for will help advise as will the rod it's teamed with.

Abu 5000 models are used from plugging to spinning to beach casting to 300 yards on a field.

[ogie]

jesus lads.still not sure what to do think i will give it a chance and seee what happens thanks

[paddyc]

Jaysus lads tis like the blind leading the blind, I don,t know and what,s a level wind



Abu 5000 models are used from plugging to spinning to beach casting to 300 yards on a field.

As Keith said, more than capable of all the above, just go use it and see for your self!

[JimC]

Before trying out, would it be no harm to check to see if the brakes are working (if it's been lying around for a while)

[roger de dodger]

brakes yuesus jim now your opening a can of worms