Purefishing says it will be available end of June. Hope they are easier to get than the red ZX's.

I WILL get one if they are available. That is one beautiful reel. I have been looking at it every day for over a week. I really like the mag brake, especially with the new configuration. 4 magnets were just not enough for the Sx Ultra mags, though they worked great with the SX mags and their slightl...

My LTZ arrived today. I've only used it about an hour but I am very impressed. The mag brake is definitely different than the LTX, totalally different number and configuration. This thing cast the light jigs I throw amazingly well. I do very little lpitching but I could pitch a panfish jig that weig...

I have been building panfish rods, both spinning and casting, out of fly rod blanks for over 30 years. Yes , they do work great! Just make sure you don't over flex the rod while landing a fish, I learned that the hard way years ago.

I bought a used Sx morrum 3601 Ultra Mag , with the stock bearings it was VERY touchy. I put a new set of orange seals in it and it improved more than I could have hoped for. One of the stock bearings wasn't in the best shape but what a difference through a broad rang of mag brake settings. Now I ha...

Ive recently ordered Abu 2501c gearset, and levelwind parts from Japan Tackle. Lots of Avail stuff in past. Great service!!!!

I crank with my left hand because I right hand and arm is stronger plus better coordinated. I tried to switch to right hand crank reels because I got tired of the limited availability of left hand crank reels. I had a terrible time setting the hook holding the reel in my left hand. I really don't th...

X2 on the 2600. Lots of tinkering/tuning available and amazing casting performance!

JDM left hand Revo's. Lots of choices and decent prices from tackle dealers in Malaysia.

I've used Abu reels since the early 70's and have seen many . many changes in quality and performance. The reels they made in the 80's and 90's were a disgrace,IMO, but the new reels, though I am disappointed they are not made in Sweden, are very good. I had spells where I switched to Shimano and Da...

thanks ninjaman, There is not much salt in Kansas so sthat is no problem on the bearings . What do you lube the levelwind with?

Another upgrade that all of you may be interested in is the Avail 6:1 drive gears. I bought a set for my 2501 Teal CDL and tried them today. They are not super smooth , but smooth enough and I really like them. I have upraded the spool bearings and adde a 2 bearing idler, but I can't find a levelwin...

I recently bought 2 of the RX8's , a 6'2" walleye blank rated at 1/4oz and a 3/8 oz, 7' popping blank and I am very pleased. Straight , light and the titanium color really looks nice with many thread combos, I used Fish Hawk silk sparkle in a silver and they came out very nice. . I will use them to ...

If you are not throwing below 1/8 oz, don't overlook a Gen2 Revo Premier. I primarlily fish for white bass throwing 1/8 and 1/4 oz jigs mostof the time with 4 to 8 lb test line. The Premier is the best reel for my use that I have used in 30 years of fishing. I sold my pixy and Alphas R and the only ...

Great info. I don't really think there are many who truly understand how good these little reels cast. I have the avail and mag brake in a 2601CIAR and it is the easiest casting reel I have ever used. It can cast light baits VERY easy . Timeless little reels.