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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 3
RRP: £29.99
Year: 2004 Description: Fixed spool rear drag reel.
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 | | Posted: 28/08/08 |
| 'VERY RESPONSIVE AND LOOKS GREAT.' | | Strengths:
Double handle.
Very responsive freespool mechanism.
Incredibe clutch.
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Its biggest weakness is its not made by Shimano, if it was everyone would use them. | | Overall:
This is a review of one of my 2 Abu Garcia Cardinal freespool reels (302 FR).
I was new to baitrunner type reels when i bought these but i asked questions, made mistakes and learnt a little as time progressed, and as a result im now enjoying fishing with one of anglings great manufacturers right there in the palm of my hand - Abu Garcia.
The reels are supplied with 2 spools, 1 aluminium and 1 graphite, they both take 180 yards of 8lb (although ive gotten 200 yards on mine) and the line lay is very tight and ive had no problems with it.
They came with double handles aswell as 6 ball bearings, which equates to a very smooth reel coupled up with a gear ratio of 5.1.1, it has no problem cranking in bigger fish.
The bail arm mechanism closes with a satisfying 'clunk' when you turn the handle, which just emphasises this reels quality, the bait runner facility is fully adjustable and like the bail arm also closes with the same pleasing smooth 'clunk' that you would want and expect.
The anti reverse is instant and the front spool drag is just a dream, much has been written about Abus clutch system and from what i can tell you its still amazing, for example - the feeling you get as you await the clutch to slip its fist notch can be heart stopping, ive hooked Tench and Carp close in the margins and theyve bolted off, the rod has bent into the fish and then as you start to think to yourself 'wheres the clutch? im gonna lose this fish!!' the clutch starts slipping, its the most amazing sensation coupled with pure adrenaline, it really is what fishing is all about isnt it?.
I cant praise my Abu Cardinals enough, i hope youve enjoyed this, my first review for the FM website, thankyou for reading and tight lines all.
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| | | Performance | | 100% | | Quality | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
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