Abel 11/12 for mooching?

[rudykane]

Has anyone used their Abel 11/12 Rove reel for mooching/trolling?Seems like it could easily be done as Abel does not make mooching reels anymore. All you would need to do is add another handle and get used to having the drag knob on the back (maybe easier said than done). Anyway has anyone tried this, and if so how did it go.

 

[Hardy Guy]

I would take a look at the reel foot as they can be the weak link on them ..... not enough meat on the foot, small screws with little purchase.

 

[Hardy Guy]

I have seen them fail on the moochers. There are other choices that are quality and are less expensive.