I've been looking at the new cd series abu's they seem to be a nice reel, I've noticed they don't spin back a half turn like most spinning reels. I have a spirex now. and I like it. But the CD reel seems to be a little tougher. Is anyone using this reel, I'd love your input.

I ordered one through Cabelas a couple of days ago.Hard to argue with a two for one deal.They had to back order it about a week.hopefully it will ship quicker than an Eon.If the drag isn't smooth it's going back.
Aerofly,wasn't it you who had the Abu Eon on back order? I'd love to read a review if you have had a chance to use it.

I bought the abu-cd last august. I purchased the largest model, I believe it was the 4000. Anyways, the drag is the smoothest I've felt for the money. I've landed several chinook and a few steelhead on the reel and it performed very nicely. One thing that I don't like though is the switch from instant anti-reverse to free spool, (which is located under the rotor). I had it switch to free spool once while fighting a fish. Maybe I bumped it, who knows. I landed the fish though. Overall the reel is very nice. Also Abu has exceptional customer service.