Abu reels

[Ray11]

Good day Ladies and gentleman.

So without too much analysis for starters, allow me to share a thought and gather some opinions. As evolution slowly moulds minds and bodies,our perception of life in general also happens to change. With this in mind. The markets change etc etc. More and more unique requirements for reels and rods has risen to a point where customization is one of the core driven aspects used to persuade the market. I grew up watching my dad and so many others using reels like abu and penn which dominated the market in the 80's and 90's so much so, that even today there are so many around. As you guys know, I recently bought myself an abu chrome rocket and its appliance is more for distance casting. That being said, it feels almost that abu is making a revival in the market again. Strange because in our S.A market robustness is an aspect we cannot overlook. So as a point of discussion to intrigue the novice and/or veteran angler. What are your tastes when purchasing rods and reels and does customization form a intergral part of your bucket list more than application? or is balance the more liberal choice?

 

[jb2]

Ray11 wrote:

Good day Ladies and gentleman.

So without too much analysis for starters, allow me to share a thought and gather some opinions. As evolution slowly moulds minds and bodies,our perception of life in general also happens to change. With this in mind. The markets change etc etc. More and more unique requirements for reels and rods has risen to a point where customization is one of the core driven aspects used to persuade the market. I grew up watching my dad and so many others using reels like abu and penn which dominated the market in the 80's and 90's so much so, that even today there are so many around. As you guys know, I recently bought myself an abu chrome rocket and its appliance is more for distance casting. That being said, it feels almost that abu is making a revival in the market again. Strange because in our S.A market robustness is an aspect we cannot overlook. So as a point of discussion to intrigue the novice and/or veteran angler. What are your tastes when purchasing rods and reels and does customization form a intergral part of your bucket list more than application? or is balance the more liberal choice?

Hi Ray

I swear by my Abus but that it is because I now focus mostly on estuary fishing.

Choice of reel is a weird thing. The reel itself is only part of the decision. Backup spares, ease of servicing and "muti" also play a role.

By muti I mean that weird feeling that you get when a piece of equipment is just right. Once a piece of kit let's you down it is hard to restore your faith.

I think that I must have been bitten by a Daiwa as a child since I don't even look at their reels even though the BG series is probably one of the best reels when I apply my criteria for reel selection.

My reels are now Frankenstein reel built up with bits and pieces that I like. (C4 left side plate on a CS rocket cage and right sideplate. Don't ask my why. It just feels right.)

 

[Ray11]

and that's the point I'm on... there's equipment and then how we customize it.that feeling you get when it's just right,not for anyone else but the user. small customizations that Ultimately gives you that confidence. I personally see Fishing going into that direction of uniqness.like soccer boots with neon laces, doesn't necessarily improve the boot but energizes the user.

 

[Ray11]

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[fathom87]

I was content with my grandwave40, even with all it's flaws, until the arrival of the Penn Fathom 25N , stock standard a rocket in my humble opinion , no need to add bling or magnets etc.

 

[Ben REINERS]

@ Ray11.....invite Fritzabu....am quite sure he could ad some interesting comment to yr topic....he is an old Abu man & avid Abu collector.