Hi Guys,
I have the new Model 6500 CT C3 2007 MAG in Grey/Orange and i have to say its superb, Some people have expressed dislike to the new range of colours used in abu's efforts to appeal to the Bling worthy tackle tarts! But i like the new colours, Different and a fresh change to norm from Abu.
Enough cosmetic how does it perform, Well its fantastic! Controlerble, Smooth, alot smoother in fact both in terms of casting (Free Spool) and when winding in, That new shape handle is really very comfortable, I believe they have deffinatly uprated the bearings they are way smoother than the stock bearings supplied in previous Rockets and Mags in the past! The mag control is far less erratic also each click is very progressive allowing very accurate fine tuning of the magnets which are very efficient without being a pain when wanting little or no breaking in mid flight but when needed quickly slow down the spool in a very controlled fashion! The anodised finish on the side plates and sides of the cage i feel will be very corrosion resistant and fair well in years of use and harsh abuse, The etched Abu logo is also a nice touch on the front of the cage bar! All in all a very nice and pleasant suprise and addition to the Abu range, Better than the original mag! Sorry this was not a review on the high speed all is the same but just gearing! thats all! If your thinking of buying i say go for it! I must admit they do look strange in the new colours but you get used to them and actually grow to like it!
The whole reel as a package feels very refined and smooth, without tuning in the tackle shop magnets wound off in freespool the spool was spinning for roughly 15 - 20 seconds and thats out of the box so fast enough i feel! Buy one!:clap3:
Jim