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Well first see what it would cost to get that thing repainted or re anodized and subtract that from the good price
I dig it.Well i guess you dont like the color
Why do that? It looks fantastic the way it is.Well first see what it would cost to get that thing repainted or re anodized and subtract that from the good price
The only complaint that I have is that you need a screwdriver or quarter to loosen that screw to change spools. I wouldn'y worry about Abel not servicing Super 8's anymore- they're bulletproof.This is the reel whats a good price? View attachment 101980 View attachment 101978
Sorry, just re-read your post about refinishing not servicing. Leave the finish alone, it's got character!The only complaint that I have is that you need a screwdriver or quarter to loosen that screw to change spools. I wouldn'y worry about Abel not servicing Super 8's anymore- they're bulletproof.
Actually just picked up a mint Super 8 myself. A car key or the back edge of a pocket knife works great to change spools. Moot point for me anyway since I don't have a spare spool...The only complaint that I have is that you need a screwdriver or quarter to loosen that screw to change spools. I wouldn'y worry about Abel not servicing Super 8's anymore- they're bulletproof.
Build quality is second to none. It wasn't that many years ago that Abel was the go to reel for all serious saltwater anglers. Newcomers to the market [Hatch, Nautilis ,Galvan, Tibor, etc.] have probably taken away some of Abel's market share. Abel is/was a company owned by fishermen [Steve and Gina] and machinists [Steve]. I only say is/was because the company has been sold several times over the years [Bernie Madoff's son owned Abel for a brief time]. From where I stand, the reel /company quality has not declined.Actually just picked up a mint Super 8 myself. A car key or the back edge of a pocket knife works great to change spools. Moot point for me anyway since I don't have a spare spool...
I haven't fished it yet but am very impressed with the build quality so far.
Hahah oh man, calling Tibor a newcomer is a good one. Yall never cease to amaze me at some of the ridiculous claims on this site. Ted created the Billy Pate reel 5 years before Abel was even founded. That does not take away from the fact the OP should buy this reel and that will last many lifetimes but hey, thank you for the laugh.Newcomers to the market [Hatch, Nautilis ,Galvan, Tibor, etc.] have probably taken away some of Abel's market share.
I stand corrected. Thanks.Hahah oh man, calling Tibor a newcomer is a good one. Yall never cease to amaze me at some of the ridiculous claims on this site. Ted created the Billy Pate reel 5 years before Abel was even founded. That does not take away from the fact the OP should buy this reel and that will last many lifetimes but hey, thank you for the laugh.