Surfcasting - Singapore Style.

Reels by Abu Garcia.

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.The Abu 6500s

6500C3CT Elite.......................6500C3CT Mag Elite..........................6500CS Sport Rocket

Model ...6500C3CT Elite... 6500C3CT Mag Elite 6500CS Sport Rocket
Gear Ratio 5.3 : 1 5.3 : 1 5.3 : 1
Ball Bearing 2 Drive+1spool 2 Drive+1spool 2 Drive+1spool
Line Capacity 14lb/245yds 14lb/300yds 14lb/300yds
weight 385grams 383grams 400grams with Line
Price Around $150-$190
Where to Buy Available in most local tackle dealers. Check with Siow Chiang Pte Ltd
Comments

All 3 models have quite similar specifications. The 6500CS Sport Rocket is also available without level wind (CT). Both the Elite and Mag Elite comes with a stronger but slightly heavier reinforced CT cage while the CT version of the Sport Rocket retains the standard cage design. Centrifugal braking built into all models to prevent backlashes. The Mag Elite comes with a additional magnetic control making it really suitable for beginners as well as tournament casters as it allows instant spool speed adjustment . All spools used are one piece aluminium, except the Mag Elite which uses one piece Duralumin for its spool. The 6500s are good for fishing because of its built-in ratchet. Beginners to surfcasting do insist on these.

Good for fishing from our local East Coast and Changi beaches using standard methods. More water can be covered because it is easier to cast far therefore increasing your chance of hooking more fish. But do use gently, as its not designed heavy duty enough for winching in too oversized species. Overall, there is not much fish around locally which the 6500s could not match.

The Abu 7000s & 7500s

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7000.....................................................7000C...........................................7500C3CT

Model ...7000... 7000C 7500C3CT
Gear Ratio 4.1 : 1 4.1 : 1 5.3 : 1
Ball Bearing Bronze Bush 3 3
Line Capacity 20lb/270yds 20lb/270yds 20ib/270yds
weight 500grams 504grams 625grams
Level wind Yes Yes No
Price Around $180-$250
Where to Buy Available in most local tackle dealers. Check with Siow Chiang Pte Ltd. The 7000 model could be difficult to find nowadays.
Comments

The red coloured 7000 has been around for years and had passed the test of time. It is still widely use today by UK boat and rock anglers. Nowadays its quite difficult to find one in Singapore. The 7000C is considered a much better alternative to the 7000 model. It comes with 3 sealed bearings, the rest of the mechanism is totally the same as the red 7000. Also take note of the 7000C Syncro which has a useful drag release function which instantly reduces the drag amount by 1/3 at the turn of the handle. The latest range to the Abu7000s is the 7500C3CT. This reel comes without any level-wind in a reinforced CT cage. It is considered very much stronger and is much more easier to grip on. Also the foot of the reel is flattened to facilitate reel coasters.

The 7000 size range is suitable for fishing in areas with lots of snags. Heavier line is needed to guide fish and terminal tackle away from snags and rocky bottom. The 6500s are not designed to work as efficient as the bigger 7000s in this situation. Due to this, the 7000 is good for fishing from our Tanah Merah Ferry terminal spot, Tuas or the Tanjong Rhu end because these place are quite snaggy sometimes. The Bedok Jetty is also a place where the 7000 could perform its job relatively well.

 

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