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Abu Garcia Record
 This
is the brand new Record Series Reel, just released by Abu Garcia for 2006.
It is destined to become the new flagship reel for Abu Garcia bridging
the gap between the Morrum and the C3 and C4 reels. Resurrecting the name
given to their first reel, made in 1939, Abu Garcia has designed a totally
new, totally dependable, and totally beautiful piece of fishing gear.
In a review by Tackletour.com, they raved, "The record is probably the
best reel weve seen introduced by Abu Garcia since the Morrum, and a
worthy winner of our Editors Choice Award. this is a reel that goes back
to the roots of what made Abu great in the first place quality Swedish
design, first-rate materials, a high level of performance and refinement,
all at a reasonable price."
Four right-hand models and three left-hand models are
available. The Record 40 is similar in size to a 4600...the Record 50
and 51 are similar in size to a 5600...and the Record 60 and 61 are
similar in size to a 6600. The HC (High Capacity) reels have larger
capacity spools and Power Handles. To my knowledge, there is no
(Left-Hand) Record 41 Reel.
All four models have these great features:
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Four ball bearings
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Two roller clutch bearings for
exceptionally smooth casts and retrieves
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Stainless steel construction, with brass
components for superior durability
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New carbon matrix star drag system for
total fish control
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Six-pin centrifugal brake
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Corrosion-resistant middle gear bearing
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Lightweight vented spool
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Swedish-cut, crowned brass gearing
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Chemical nickel-coated levelwind
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Thumbar line release
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Over-sized handle paddles
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Beveled edges
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Soft rubber thumb rest
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Laser-etched logos
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Made in Sweden
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Model |
Ball
Bearings |
Gear
Ratio |
Line Capacity
Yds/lbs |
Line-Out
Alarm |
Weight
Oz |
Price |
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Record 40 |
6 |
6.3:1 |
105/10 |
No |
10.9 |
$130.00 |
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Record 50 |
6 |
6.3:1 |
135/12 |
No |
11.6 |
$135.00 |
| Record 51* |
6 |
6.3:1 |
135/12 |
No |
11.6 |
$135.00 |
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Record 60 |
6 |
5.3:1 |
145/14 |
Yes |
12.9 |
$140.00 |
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Record 61* |
6 |
5.3:1 |
145/14 |
Yes |
12.9 |
$140.00 |
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Record 60 HC |
6 |
5.3:1 |
245/14 |
Yes |
13.4 |
$145.00 |
| Record 61 HC * |
6 |
5.3:1 |
245/14 |
Yes |
13.4 |
$145.00 |
* Indicates Left Handed Model
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Model 40 Reel
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Model 50 Reel
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Model 60 Reel
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Model Record 51 *
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Model 61 *
The Record 61 is
Out of Stock. |
| Model Record 60 HC
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Record 61 HC *
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