Anyone have one of these?

[Tagster]

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If so, what do you think?

Thanks, Tag http://www.ifish.net/uploads/275515311.jpg

[ 11-08-2002, 04:32 PM: Message edited by: Tagster ]

[Hogmaster]

Nope, but I saw one at Joe's today during the lunch hour. Interesting looking.

You should take a shot from the other side and show the braking system...

[KingFisher85]

Them are sure new looking. I have not seen one yet.
So how long have they been out?

[Tagster]

Here is a side view...

http://www.ifish.net/uploads/262516311.jpg

[Tagster]

I just saw this on Ebay and it seemed like it was priced right for the features. Just wanted to see if anyone had any good or bad responses to it. Kinda neat looking.

Here are some of them:

FEATURES
Anti-Distortion Spool (ADS) Technology
5 Stainless Steel Bearings
One Piece Extruded Aluminum Frame
Made In Sweden
Abu Garcia 1 Year Warranty
SPECIFICATIONS

Gear Ratio: 5.1:1
Line Capacity: 14 lb. test/175 yards
Weight: 11.5 ounces

[ 11-08-2002, 04:31 PM: Message edited by: Tagster ]

[Nanook]

Looks kinda' "Calcuttaish , don't it.
http://www.click-smilie.de/sammlung/aktion/aktion077.gif

[ 11-08-2002, 05:16 PM: Message edited by: ****** ]

[Norski]

:hoboy:

Where is the spool release, or is it one of them thumb release reels????

[Stew]

Originally posted by ******:
Looks kinda' "Calcuttaish , don't it.
http://www.click-smilie.de/sammlung/aktion/aktion077.gif<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">If this is the reel I think it is it certainly ain't "Calcuttaish" on the inside

[ultralight]

Sturdy looking reel! It looks like a tough reel for line picking if you get a nasty backlash.

BTW, I thought the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur reels came with either a 25 year or a lifetime warranty? Or have they change that policy?

[chuck 'n' duck]

Nice looking reel, but the handle is on the wrong side. :tongue:

CnD

[Stz ll]

I have had on of these reels for about 3 years. It is a great reel. The price is about the same as a Calcutta. I have several Calcuttas and still like them better however.

[1pump]

The handle ain't on the wrong side for me! :grin:

[HOGTIDE]

Morrums....They are sweet little reels. I have 3 of them in the M3600 model. I also have 3 Calcuttas. I think the lazer etched Morrums actually have a more solid feeling outside frame than the Calcuttas but mine have the Fast-Cast thumbar which does not feel quite as crisp as the Shimano push button. The bearings , drag and casting potential are unbelievable on both reels and an ABU faithful could probably make a winning arguement for the Morrum.

Overall, I still prefer the Calcuttas, just because my hand likes the nuances of how the Shimano engages, etc . Maybe, we have just spent more time together.

I think you can get the Morrums at ABU's FFO for about $175 right now. I got mine at Bob's on a ridiculous sale about a year ago for about $89 a piece. They are very unique lil' specimens.

[Dragfreedrift]

I have little to add.....just that I've heard very positive comments on them. I do not own one ......yet!

HC

[bigfishon]

I had one, offed it really quick after I got it. It was my first reel with a thumb bar, and it will be my last reel with a thumb bar. Every bait casting reel I own is a Ambassaduer. If I ever see one of the Morrums without a thumb bar I will buy it, as that was the only thing about it I did not like.

[Stew]

Originally posted by Shane S:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="verdana,arial,helv">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">Originally posted by ******:
Looks kinda' "Calcuttaish , don't it.
http://www.click-smilie.de/sammlung/aktion/aktion077.gif<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">If this is the reel I think it is it certainly ain't "Calcuttaish" on the inside</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">Not the reel I was thinking. The Marado or Murado is the reel I was talking about. They are a cheap knockoff of the Shimano series.
These Morrums look intriguing.