Many thanks to Mike Millender I have been fortunate enough to recently acquire some thousands of genuine vintage parts for Record and ABU reels
Our detailed guide covers everything you need to know about it, from optimal tackle setups, to weight and hook suggestions, assembly instructions, casting tips, and much more
Dont worry about crashing it into obstacles because its balsa core is shielded in an ultra-tough copolymer shell
Was able to set Strike to 31 lbs, going to Full kept snapping the braid that came with the reel even after removing a good length, which convinced me it was something less than 80lb that the seller thought was on it...maybe 50lb would be my guess
Specifications Mono Line Capacity (30 lb): 510 yards Braid Line Capacity (80 lb): 600 yards Line Retrieve Per Crank: 56.7 inches Max Drag: 66 pounds Gear Ratio: 5.7:1 Ball Bearings: 13 Weight: 30 ounces Retrieve: Reversible MSRP: $1,099.95 Daiwa Isla 7000 Bull The Isla 7000 Bull from Daiwa is a rugged, high-performance saltwater spinning reel that benefits from the advanced design concepts and technology found in the Saltiga series of spinning reels
Try this near deep holes or channels where Catfish rest during the day