Vendors: Abu Garcia- Carp Show?

Post by **worm31** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:59 pm

Hey,

Do any of the vendors in the carp show have the new line up of Abu Garcia baitcasters, specifically the "Winch" with the 5:4:1 gear ratio?

Thanks, Ian

Post by **IanD** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:38 pm

Too funny. Same name and I'm heading up to Carp to pick up a new reel, a Revo Winch.

Post by **highlander** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:16 pm

Just for fun..

Here's to a 3rd Ian. 3's a charm!

~Ian

Post by **worm31** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:37 pm

Hey, thats pretty cool

IanD do you think the reels will even be there?

Ian

Post by **Oziles** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:15 am

If you dont find what you are looking for give us a call at (613)-841-0778.

Oziles

Post by **Out4trout** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:16 am

Ian,
Have fun at the show - hope you find the winch at a decent price.

Ian,
Have fun at the show - hope you find the other Ian's. Don't try to buy a winch, the last two remaining are reserved for... Ian

Post by **IanD** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:25 am

Ian-Hope to see you at the Show.
Ian-Hope to see you at the Show.
Ian-I have a Winch put aside at Paddletales unless Ian gets it before me.
Ian-I'm sure that someone will have them.

Geez, I feel like I'm talking to myself.

Ian

Post by **toobinator** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:37 am

I only have 1 Winch left, and it's reserved for Ian D. I will certainly order more in, or you can buy the one of the 5-1 Curados that I have in stock.

Ed

Post by **worm31** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:55 am

Hey

Problem is I'm a lefty and The revo winch is the only left handed reel that comes with a 5:4:1 gear ratio....that I've been able to find. Do I have any alternatives to a winch?

Ian

Post by **mattdbz29** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:58 am

i just bought an abu baitcaster and it fell apart on the inside after less than 50 casts. paid 150$ for it... not impressed at all.

Post by **Lunker Larry** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:49 am

mattdbz29. A buddy of mine was at the Chicago muskie show. Abu Garcia, which is/was pretty big in the muskie fishery, didn't make an appearance this year because too many irate fishermen were confronting them about their product and were bringing in boxes of reels that fell apart on them. Since going chinese their quality has really gone down the tubes.

Post by **IanD** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:10 am

worm31 wrote:Hey

Problem is I'm a lefty and The revo winch is the only left handed reel that comes with a 5:4:1 gear ratio....that I've been able to find. Do I have any alternatives to a winch?

Ian

My reel is safe. I'm a lefty too but use reels with the handles on the correct side.

I have quite a few Revos, STX's and Sx's and have never had a problem with them. They are all built offshore and have stood up extremely well and I do not baby my equipment. Do not abuse it either but fish it hard.

Post by **IanD** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:14 pm

Ian,
Did not see you at the show.
Ian,
Picked up the Winch and spooled it up when I got home and tossed a few casts in the park. You definitely want one of these. Sucker tosses a 3/8oz jig a mile.