Abu Cardinal baitrunner

[BoltonBullfinch]

A baitrunner effect can be achieved my loosening the clutch - then tighten before striking.

This is what I use with ABU 66 & 77 reels when fishing for fish that 'run' - carp - silure - pike and perhaps barbel and tench. It is not a necessity for many species of fish.

Been there, done that, still do sometimes. Did ABU ever make a metal baitrunner?

Thanks
BB

[John Milford]

I once bought a couple of 654's and they were awful with spindle wobble and a cheap feel. I think they must be one of the worst reels ever mad by ABU.

Just an opinion of course.

Exactly what I found Dave. I bought a pair and somehow didn't notice it at first, but the 'sloppy' feel of them soon became apparent and spoiled my enjoyment. Dreadful - they had to go!

[JimmyBobkin]

I had one of those reels. Not very good and sold it on the Bay. Also had a Penn baitrunner which was very good but garishly loud (colour wise)