abu 6500i tsr

[boatangler33]

thinking about buying a abu 6500i tsr has anyone used one?just after a bit feed back before i go out and buy one!

thanks in advance

chris

[jcbuz1970]

Hi boatangler33.
I got mine about 6 months ago and am over the moon with it. Sits very low on the rod. Very easy to cast with even with the mag brakes to minimum, never had a nest yet (except a couple of small flare ups) Nice to look at too, but people will take the pith because of the colour, retrieve of 5.3 isn't the greatest so only used mine on clean beaches like horden or blyth. Small spool size means I use thinner line and a shock leader. The only negative I have is the mag adjustment slider, it sits on top of the reel when on the rod and is easily knocked and moved accidently, there should be more resistance on the slider or moved to the side plate.
Hope this helps.

[boatangler33]

nice one jcbuz think i might treat myself

[CHUKKA]

Buy a "proper" tournament casting reel or if its for fishing a 7HT Mag.

Better choices in my opinion.

Never used an akios shuttle but these are apparently very very good too, much better build quality than the TSR!

[boatangler33]

cheers chukka will have a look