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ICAST 2014 Coverage


Bigger Water, Bigger Game Means Bigger Reels from Abu Garcia

 

Date: 7/16/14
Location: Orlando, FL
Admission: Buyers & Press Only
Manufacturer: Abu Garcia
Reviewer: Cal








Introduction:
As expected whenever ICAST hits Orlando, Florida, many manufacturers concentrate their debuts for the Inshore crowd. Abu Garcia has a host of introductions in this market as well along with a reel intended for bass of a different sort - stripers!

 


The Blue Yonder is the reel of choice amongst International Long Casters.

 

Blue Yonder: Surf fisherman rely mostly upon spinning reels to launch their baits because few conventional reels possess both the line capacity and castability they require - until now. Abu Garcia's new Blue Yonder features Abu Garcia's MagTrax magnetic casting brakes and a smooth Carbon Matrix drag system to deliver proven performance under brutal surf conditions.

 

 


And now it's coming to North America where Surf Fisherman will covet the reel's casting ability.

 

It is built with an aluminum frame and sideplates that are specially treated to handle the corrosive environment of saltwater Two sealed HPCR bearings and one roller bearing are provided inside for smooth operation cast after cast. This reel is available in two sizes, 6500 (12.2 ounces, 6.3:1 gear ratio, 15 pounds max drag) and 7000 (19.5 ounces, 5.3:1 gear ratio, 20 pounds max drag), and in right hand retrieve only. The Blue Yonder will be available this fall for an MSRP of $249.

 


Adjust this reel's brakes on the fly with this lever!

7000 C & C3: Both the C and C3 7000 Ambassadeur series from Abu Garcia share similar features to the top selling CS Pro Rocket only the C 7000 is equipped with one less corrosion resistant bearing. All three of these reels are intended for big water and big game making them excellent choices for your inshore pursuits. The C 7000 and C3 7000 will also be available this coming Fall and will carry an MSRP of $149.95 and $169.95 respectively.


Abu's 7000 C


And their 7000 C3

C3 Striper Special: Taking species specific to another level, Abu Garcia introduces a specially tuned 6500 C3 designed to battle one of the most voracious North American species, Striped Bass. The C3 Striper Special is built to suit the techniques used to catch inland stripers - techniques that range from trolling to casting jigs, jerkbaits and swimbaits, to bait fishing and more. This reel is constructed with an aluminum frame and sideplates and features an ergonomic power handle curved to keep anglers' hands close to the body of the reel


A reel designed specifically for striped bass


This reel delivers a lot of what angler's love about classic Abu Classic round reels in an application specific package

The C3 Striper Special also features a synchronized levelwind for even line lay (improves casting performance), three stainless steel HPCR bearings plus one roller bearing, a six-pin centrifugal brake system, and Abu's trusty Carbon Matrix Drag delivering up to 15 pounds of pressure. This reel will be available in right hand retrieve only, weigh in at 11.6 ounces with a gear ratio of 5.3:1 (ipt = 26"). The C3 Striper Special will be available this fall for an MSRP of $149.95.


Swedish engineered and built.

Conclusion: Though we spend the majority of our fishing time pursuing those little green fish with big mouths, we're very much aware there are much bigger fish in the sea, lakes and rivers of the world. Abu Garcia continues to deliver tools in pursuit of many of those species and all for a price that's quite reasonable.


 

   

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