cossie Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Hi wondering if any raiders have used an Abu 10000? just looking for info re casting large slab baits for Jew,shark etc have no troubles with casting 7000 models. Thinking of using it with a custom FSU 5120 How does sizing compare to a 7000 series Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 they are a good reel for jew.easy enough to cast with educated thumb.....good match to an fsu..I used that combo for a few years and caught some good fish.. go for it..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 They're a bit bigger than the 7000, but are a great reel. Like Rick I used the same combo & caught alot of good fish on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossie Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 20 minutes ago, Jewhunter said: They're a bit bigger than the 7000, but are a great reel. Like Rick I used the same combo & caught alot of good fish on it. Hi Jewhunter/Rick Thanks for replies. Have an option in 9000CL also. I assume similar to 10000? thanks Cossie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I'd say so, just a bit smaller & less line capacity. My 10000 was an automatic 2 speed & they are hard to find these days. I bent the main shaft locking up on a big king years ago & couldn't get a replacement part for it. One of my all time fave reels that I've owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfishbig Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 The 9000 will cast a bit better due to it's smaller and lighter spool. It is a narrow spool version of the 10000. It depends how much you need in line capacity. Actually the 7000 is big enough for jewfish as is quite a large reel for beach fishing. Sharks might be a different matter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossie Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Thanks guys much appreciated! Edited March 18, 2018 by cossie Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 If you can get the ten go that way..more capacity..better drag as more line less loss of drag as fish run long distances of line of reel...they arnt too bad too cast..the automatic two speed takes a bit to get used to but easy to work...rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfishbig Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Actually the drag gets tighter as the line loads gets smaller (more spool revolutions for the same length of line removed). The drag on these reels is not as good as modern reels. The 9000 was the favourite of snapper fishermen off the rocks. It casts well with a small bait and a 4 oz snapper lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 12 hours ago, kingfishbig said: Actually the drag gets tighter as the line loads gets smaller (more spool revolutions for the same length of line removed). The drag on these reels is not as good as modern reels. The 9000 was the favourite of snapper fishermen off the rocks. It casts well with a small bait and a 4 oz snapper lead. It was when I upgraded the drag to carbon washes & added an extra stack. Mmm, maybe that's why I bent the main shaft!! Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 kingfishbig that's exactly what I was saying..the bigger spool capacity has better drag for longer before you have to back off when spool diameter rduces increasing drag...rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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