ABU Ambassadeur 7000

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:09 pm

iHi
Can anyone tell me if this reel is suitable for beachcasting? as i have just bought one for quite cheap

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:12 pm

The Abu 7000 is a great reel for casting. But first before you cast set it up properly.

If you want to know how just ask. Cheers keith

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:19 pm

excellent, how do you set it up then?
Thanks Andy

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:26 pm

On the lefthand side there is a knurld nut, slacken this off about 1 full turn.

The on the righthand side ther is another knurled nut under the clutch star drag, tighten this up until you cannot move the spool from side to side with your hand, dont overtighten it just enough to stop the spool moving from side to side.
fasten you weight to your line and press the feel spool button and let theweight drop to the ground. If there is any overun then tighten the lefthand knurld nut until you achieve this.

Once you have done this the reel is set up.

It may sound complicated but it aint. keith big grin

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:29 pm

Don`t think keith realy knows! he used one last tuesday(granted against a strong wind)and got a major `nest suprise

Then again he knows more than I ever will
He`s like marmite....................love him or hate him suprise

(sorry keith )
Cheers Darren cool

I hate marmite! ...................as for keith? he`s cool big hug

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:51 pm

rabbi2 wrote:

On the lefthand side there is a knurld nut, slacken this off about 1 full turn.

The on the righthand side ther is another knurled nut under the clutch star drag, tighten this up until you cannot move the spool from side to side with your hand, dont overtighten it just enough to stop the spool moving from side to side.
fasten you weight to your line and press the feel spool button and let theweight drop to the ground. If there is any overun then tighten the lefthand knurld nut until you achieve this.

Once you have done this the reel is set up.

It may sound complicated but it aint. keith big grin

thanks for the info as this is a secound hand reel which may not have been used for a while do you think i should replace the line and how far should it be filled with line.
Thanks Andy

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:54 pm

REfill with new line of about 20 to 25lb to within 1/8inch below the lip of the spool then add you shockleader 6 to 8 turns of this plus the lenght of your rod. Hope this helps. keith

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:48 pm

thanks keith
you have been very helpful think I will leave old line and go do some practise casting in a field just in case I mess it up. then put on the new line with shock leader.
Andy

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:01 pm

Andy mate
please practice with a shockleader! put a shockleader on before you practice,it`ll be ok to take off when you put new line on,then re-tie big grin

Think you`re on a beach...............with greenhouses suprise

I hope you get what i mean,cheers Darren cool

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:05 am

i will do that
thanks darren

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:55 am

hi me again with another Q.
I need to learn to cast with a multiplier now. i think i understand the basics but i just wondered if you need stop the reel turning fully before the lead hits the water, if so how should this be done. should the reel be gradually slowed with your thumb over the last few meters or so or just stopped dead,

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:10 am

Andy,stop it dead when it hits the water,then use you thumb to control the spool as you release line to get the depth
hope this makes sense!
cheers Darren cool

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:14 am

If you try slowing it down you'll end up with the mother of all tangles. As Darren said as soon as the weight hits the water stop it dead and not before. keith big grin

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:57 am

thanks guys
shcok leader on and reel didnt need any adjusting, just got to find a spare mo to go practise.
thanks again andy

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:00 am

If you do run into problems mate, heavey dut brake blocks can be fitted.

If the need arises I can explain how its done as its a big grin

job you can do quite easily yourself. keith