Todd its good that you've foud a line of reels that work for you. I found a line of reels that have done nothing but disappoint me. Statistically, out of a thousand anglers someone is going to get 2 lemons in a row. Lucky me.

Talljeeper, casting plugs? I should whip you with a wet noodle. Your killing me. I can cast the Abu's just fine. Its the drag, the clutch, and the worm gear that are giving me problems on a couple of them.

Some people find casting plugs very useful. Some people also find buttplugs useful. At this moment in my life I can live comfortably without either. Honestly though, thanks for the advice. I'm just joking with ya.

I'll see about repairing the worm gear myself. The contacts y'all gave will help.

AuntyM, I'm with you. Even the lower end Shimano's have performed very reliably. I've got Ebay bids out on some Calcutta's. Fingers are crossed.


Vince