Abu 6500 c3 ct mag hi speed.

[ambleangler]

Hello again to all and its been a while since I posted so I hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Year. I have just bought a brand new Abu 6500 c3 ct mag hi speed and could anyone tell me if this reel can be cast 'from the box' or, would it be best to sort the bearings out with red rocket fuel before attempting to fish with it? Also, I take it that the brake blocks are already fitted to the reel before it leaves the factory as I cannot seem to locate any in the box. All help would be appreciated folks !

Many Thanks,

Ambleangler,

[clarky]

Am trying to remember what mine was like as I've replaced loads of the reel.
I don't think this one had brake blocks with it being a mag as when the magnets are on full it should be enough to slow it down,
I know one of my 6500s has a white coloured cog thingy on end of spool n has 5 ends and they click in n out, when pushed in the blocks are off n when pulled out they on but you can choose how many you want on or off.
It might av been on the same reel you mentioned I just can't remember