Seahog

For the bushes try Peter Coogan 0151 677 3609 With regards to the Abu 9000C and converting them over to the more reliable bushes! .... When you get the bushes ( X2 ) they have a very small dimple on the outer edge of the bushes, this is a locating lug .... not all 9000's have the groove for this locating lug to locate ... if that’s the case all you need to do is file the very small dimple way, should take you all of two minutes! .... but first look and check properly as a lot do have the locating groove … whole job should take you about 15 minutes! ............................................ However, having said that, doesn't the 7500 have ceramic bearings? I have never tried a reel with them, but I would think that they would be pretty good! Never heard them being fitted from new out the factory ... ceramics are noisy and are normally fitted for extra casting distance ... bit like fitting an aerofoil on a car that does 55 mph. [ 14. September 2005, 07:43 PM: Message edited by: Seahog ]

Never knew the guy personally, but read some of his postings from time to time. Sincerest condolences to all his family and friends ... always sad to loose a fellow fisherman!

That's something else .... what I'd give to try my hand at something like that .... did I ever tell you about the Dab I caught :cool:

The problem is! …. the Abu 6500 series reel is not an exact comparison of the Penn 525 series ... and when comparing both reels against each other it’s only obvious that being different reels from the outset, one reel will be different to the other … Rather than try and suggest which one Is best as in which reel, its more practicable to ask yourself what kind of venues are you likely to use the reel at, and what are you aiming to catch with it etc …. Then when that’s whittled down you can assess which of the two reels is better for your kind of fishing! Abu side plate corrode, true …. 525 mag bearings throw their hands in all to easy! …. But neither of these faults makes them bad reels …. The 525 retrieve is excellent and fishing over kelp the 525 is far the better reel to use, but that doesn’t make it the better reel period! ….. it only makes it the better choice when fishing that scenario. The Abu 6500 series are smoother than the Penn 525 series, though not as tough as the 525’s, but easier to tune for long distance casting, Penn has more dual purpose usage, beach and boat, the 6500 are really purely beach. Penn 525 resist corrosion better, the Abu 6500 Elites out cast them and if you buy a spare cage, spool and spindle off the 5500 Elite you can have two elite in one so too speak, both out cast the 525’s …. So depending from which angle you look at it you could claim one is better than the other, but really it only makes sense to look at it from a personal angle in as much as what suits your personal needs. Me if it’s a beach that is not heavy on tackle and pretty snag free it’s the Abu Elite 6500 C3 CT/ 5500 C3 CT …. But anything that might need that extra oomph or retrieval rate, it’s the 525 … in other words if I can get away using the Abu 6500 reels I choose to on all occasions over the 525, that unless I decide to use a Daiwa 7HT …. Not mentioned but a beautiful reel to use … in bog standard form straight out the box! …. casts better than either Elite or 525 mag [ 14. September 2005, 01:06 AM: Message edited by: Seahog ]

No jeepster .... I'm just saying Clarkson's lives in Chipping Norton and has taken up Sea Fishing!

Taking up Sea Fishing and living in Chipping Norton?

It's just that if they found a shoal of Herring weighing 1,000 tons? .... in 7days they would need to find another 39 shoals likewise .... The ship must have returned to port often ….. the weight of 40,000 tons is enormous! What displacement would a ship need to be to carry 40,000 tons of fish/cargo etc …. What sized refrigeration units would a ship need to cater for such an enormous load, the volume of 1,000 tons of fish is vast in comparison to normal cargo? Splitting the weight of 40,000 tons by 4 equals 10,000 tons …. They would need a massive vessel to deal with this weight alone and still make four journeys to the grounds to consecutively. Even if they could take 440 tons per night they would need ten nights to take 4,400 tons and still process it …. It’s just that 40,000 tons of herring in 7 days seems a tall order … I’m no commercial fisherman and have no knowledge if this is so, or not! … would be interesting if someone could tell me if it’s possible and what vessels they use to achieve this absolute massive hauls from the sea …. No wonder the sea’s are in the state they are ( p.s. purely a post out of interest I'm not doubting anyone!

One British registered vessel has landed 40,000 tons of Herring in just 7 days fishing from the North Sea. In the seven days! …. how many trips did this vessel make to catch 40,000 tons of Herring from the grounds too port and back out again to the grounds etc ?

Looking at the piccie again ... is that Stevie The Fire bobby from down South?

I can agree to disagree, my Daiwa TDXB is far more comfortable reeling in and casting out over my Suveran boat rod ... purely down to personal preference I'd admit though! … I also have a Suveran uptider …. Give me the cheaper Conolon any day of the week …. I spend most of my time keeping the extending handle from seizing up, as of yet the best thing I’ve found to stop it seizing is the silicon spray that people use for polishing their dashboards. And the action isn’t that sweet either! A fairly good boat rod maybe somewhat surprisingly is the three piece Abu Conolon travelling boat rod … its very good and has not disconcerting flat spot which is inherent to boat rods comprising of three sections normally. That piccie looks like they are casting down the butt, or its someone that’s naturally a left-hander casting with his right-hand .... “ curious! “

About sums up what we all went through but thought it best to keep sh'tuum! Clarkson's a breath of fresh air on our T.V. ... even if that breath of air mainly contains exhaust fumes ;o)

I'm one of those that at times feel bearing are little to no advantage over phosphorous bronze bushes .... The most convincing instance I would suggest is the Abu 9000C and Abu 10000C … the Abu 8000C I can appreciate, that it just might be better to leave the bearings fitted as more often than not these are used from beaches “ but not exclusively “ and regarding casting its likely there is a margin advantage distance wise running the reel with bearings. Regarding to the 9000C/10000C these especially when used from a boat are very smooth and extremely reliable when fitted with bushes, and reliability is total … the design of the fitting of the bearings/bushes on these reels make lubrication better when bushes are fitted … its a common modification for boat anglers to do to these reels, reverting them to bushes from bearing as was the pre-9000C … the Abu 9000 … Abu12 … etc

Fladen Reels are at the lower end of the quality stakes ... there rods are good value for the money, I personally couldn't say that about their reels however! Saltiga and the newer although no left-hooker version at present, the Saltist, are outstanding reels albeit on the heavy side! But when you examine how they are constructed the weight is totally understandable … metal alloy does weight more than composites “ posh word for plastic “ …. They are so smooth you have to use one to appreciate just how smooth I’m on about … they are only equalled by the Abu Morrums for smoothness and I’d say the Saltiga & Saltist have a marginally better clutch then the Morrums and that’s saying something.

www.daiwasports.co.uk/proddetail.as...TDXB1230&cat=31 The right way and more comfortable way Daiwa http://www.anglinguk.net/swiftys-product-p..._Boat_Rods.html The wrong way and uncomfortable way ... Abu

Reel Seat thread facing upwards are a pain ... its the only negative aspect of the Abu Suveran boat rods ... when your lifting and spreading line the thread of the reel seat rubs against your inner hand .... contrary the Daiwa TDX series has the thread facing downwards and its much easier to bring in line whilst spreading the line evenly with weight on it …

If you take the levelwind of your Abu 7000 its wise to have it converted properly, it's not uncommon for the cage rigidity too not be up to the job. It's also not uncommon for the spool to touch the cage when casted hard or when landing a large fish or even when your snagged …. The best place to have these reels converted is by a guy called … Peter Coogan … he actually works for Abu UK … if anyone is interested then I can supply his phone number, its not an expensive job and the finished article look fantastic. His conversions are so good that if you buy a new Abu and he converts it the warranty is still applicable with Abu Reels … that’s how sure they are of his work!

Appears someone has used a Swordfish as bait to tempt the Mako into a postion for the camera ... :confused: ... such a waste of a good game fish :mad:

Good site gaelforce ....... just had a look and it has some excellent gear for sale!

You were first Chris, so if you definitely want it mate it’s yours! I live on the Wirral myself so there shouldn’t be a problem you picking it up from my house if that’s best for you … P.M. me details of when you likely to be on the Wirral .. cheers m8

Was toying with using the Policansky Monitor 4b ... always a bit concerned it would be up for the job …. Thought I might pick something else up that might be more up to the job so too speak! Anyhow my minds been made up for me ( Was in the garage the other day and my jacket caught the reel on the bench as I was leaning over to reach something and the Policansky flew off and landed hard on the floor, smashing the handle assembly … life’s a bit*h Anyhow been looking at some reels on ebay sure to suss something out, got my eye on a Penn 6/0 … understand its not ideal for long term use, but it should be ok for a one off, if the bug gets me I’ll look for something better ….

The Danforth Anchors love by many for some reason always give me trouble .... the Plough type with swivel head also doesn’t like me either! ... the fixed head type are simply excellent. The Fisherman type also known as the Popeye anchor ( but is really called the Admiralty Anchors ) are surprising good anchors, some seabed’s can catch them out but all in all they are second only to the fixed plough type for my type of fishing and ground I anchor upon.

I have an Abu 6600 Leverdrag for sale, I'm selling it as secondhand. Purely down to the fact it has no box or literature with it ... this reel has never had line on it and obviously therefore has never been used to fish with. If your interested it's going for £49.95 plus postage at cost. Cheers

Spot on ... 7.5kg Anchor type depends on the seabed your likely to encounter!

The spring goes over the stud following the contour of the cage " upper most stud from reel seat " You will see the hole in the spring has a small raised piece that grasps the stud when fitted correctly ... in other words fit this raised piece towards you away from the cage.

Like has been said the main reason for mono backing is to reduce the amount of braid needed to fill the spool to the correct level on the spool! But its also wise to back the spool with mono and top load with braid, firstly braid can spin on the spool more easily than can mono, secondly the first strands of braid against the spool has no cushioned effect from the strands above! The Daiwa Saltist reel comes from new with a purpose fitted cushioned strip of adhesive tape that is designed to help installing the braid to the spool.