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.
Abel 11/12 for mooching?
- Thread starter rudykane
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What is your go to on moochers @Hardy Guy I have Islander Tr3s which are pretty amazing but really like the "click drag" on the Abels. A buddy has the moochers which are not made any more.
After seeing many guide reels and dealing with companies to get parts (which is key to longevity) i would go with islander, coast and amundson for the higher end and of course diawa and shimano for the run of the mill. I don't see many peetze but of course they now have great service if you want to go old school. PM me for ones to avoid...... what good is a reel if you can't repair. There were some good ones discontinued by several companies.
Capt. Jack
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I finally found my daiwa DC 375, loaded it with line and put her on my mooching rod. Hopefully can try it this year.
I did end up picking up a Rove 11/12 with a double handle from a person that had it built at Langara Lodge and I guess the guy caught one fish with it and ended up giving it to the guide as a gift. Reel was so nice the guide never used it and I ended up buying it from the guide. The reel is amazing in the Chinnok pattern and even according to Abel would be fine for mooching. The problem I can see with it is the aside from the drag being on the back (which would take some getting used to) when you are letting the drag out in a down rigger situation there is no hard stop at the lowest drag. Essentially if you were to drop a down rigger cannon ball you would risk either breaking the rod with not enough drag, or if you turn to much you would have no drag at all and get buggered up, or possibly lose the spool!
