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[mboy]

Received one today for 20% off.

Ordered me an Abu Garcia Record RC60 (supposedly the finest Ambassadeur they have come out with). 6 BB, carbon fiber drag out of the box.

Cabelas has it for $159.99, Dick's $129.99 -20%

With upgraded shipping, it came to $112.

Gets even better, Garcia has a 15 mail in rebate (limit 2 per household).

Net $97 for a top o' the line Abu to my door

[Hotrod]

Sweat!!

[IrishAyes]

I have two of the Abu Records (RC). They are great reels. Very smooth.
They are the reels I use for fluking.
I can also tell you, that is a fabulous price for them. 

[mboy]

What size do you use for the fluking (with what lb test).

They seem to be rated different ten the regual 5600-6600etc.

I plan to use the 60 for ocean fluke and casting to blues/bass.

Thinking 40 or 50 for inshore fluke. Really something in the 5600 size so not sure which one, if either compares.

Def going to get another for inshore fluke tho.

[Luna Sea 5]

nice deal

[IrishAyes]

Mike, I use 30# Power Pro on the Abu RC60. It is rated for 14# test, 245 yrds (mono). It is the same physical size as the 6500 Ambassadeur.

I also have the 6500 Ambassadeur Trophy (red reel). That is sweet too. The thing I like about the RC60 is it has the release right above the spool of line and not off on the side plate. Makes it very easy to drop back to a bite as your thumb is right there at all times. 

I only do ocean fishing as there is not any spots in the Shark River where it would be good drifting for my boat.

[mboy]

Thanks Joe. I plan on putting 30 on my 60. Do you have the 60HC or regular? I think The HC is 245/14, but erither way, I should be able to get more then enough 30lb braid on the 60. I am thinking maybe 40 for inshore stuff.

[IrishAyes]

Mike, it is the 60HC.

[Bucktail]