I love my 5000D, sometimes sleeps with me. Still hangs in there after zillions of steelies and coho since 1974, but occasionally it gets stripped (too many big ones!).

My favorite local repair guy who seems to have spare parts galore is Mel Williams at 425-778-8515. Guides in Alaska send him their reels after heavy seasons use and Mel rejuvenates them.

Long live ABU