Abu 7001i

[Gramas]

Due to being a lefty there's not a great option in terms of reels so the 7001i is kind of my only option for a rough ground reel . Dilemma I have is the old Swedish ones are hard to get hold of and the one I've got chance of purchasing is Chinese built!!!
Are they as poor quality as folk say they are or has there been a case of Chinese whispers with there reputation?

[g-force]

They are poor, especially the 7000s - however the Akios versions seem to get much better reviews and they do left hand wind versions as well (can't remember the model no. off the top of my head I'm afraid).

Gary

[Gramas]

Have funny feeling akios only do the s line in the 651 lefty hand and couple of shuttles , the 757 is next size up I couldn't see a Lh version

[g-force]

Have funny feeling akios only do the s line in the 651 lefty hand and couple of shuttles , the 757 is next size up I couldn't see a Lh version

Looks like you're right - I was sure someone showed me a LH version but might have been one of the smaller models. I'm sure there are one or two other LH reels out there apart from the ABUs…I'll keep racking the old brain..!

Gary

[g-force]

I think I was thinking of these..Avet not Akios - if you check the options boxes you'll see the LH options; usually you just don't get the choice of colours that are available in RH models. I think the MXJ5.3MC is about the same size as the 7000 series.

Avet Magnetic Control Casting Reels

Never used an Avet myself but they do seem to have a good reputation and strong following.

Gary

[Gramas]

Had quick look but reel sizes all double Dutch to me

[onefortheroad]

my dads a lefty but he reels in right handed , casts out as a lefty like - is this something you couldn't do ???

[Gramas]

I'm opposite mate , cast right handed but reel in as lefty

[onefortheroad]

I'm opposite mate , cast right handed but reel in as lefty

im amazed at how different people do things , anyhow have a look at these and see if any suit you.

Left Hand Multiplier Reels - Gerrys of Morecambe

Multiplier Reel Left Hand | eBay

[regpude]

got the akios sportcast 651 scm l/h,very nice reels,bit smaller than the abu 7001i {got 2}you should get a bag @ power handle f.o.c.with the akios.got mine from fishtec.ps if you join at fishtec £5 for 1year,you get 10% off your order,so you will save a further £18 of your order -£5 joining fee,thats what i did.

[Gramas]

Currently own abu 6501 & akios 651ctm For beach work just wanted a more robust reel to start heavy rock marks

[regpude]

sorry gramas.you didint mention in your thread you aready had the akios 651.

[Gramas]

true mate but did say rough ground reel and 7001i is only option just market flooded with Chinese made ones now , the 651 ctm is a little bit more robust than me 6501

[Gramas]

Are your 7001i Swedish made or Chinese regpude?????

[regpude]

not sure,had them over 10 years now,both in very good condition still,havent got level wind on them.think there swedish got them when they 1st come out. so im sure mr gforce,will know the year. one clever man imo.