Does anyone know if the Abu Garcia 278 Diplomat fly reel can be converted to LHW? If it can, How is it done? I have converted many fly reels of other makes to LHW, but this one really baffles me.
Joe
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Re: Garcia Fly Reel
Joe,
I just sent an inquiry off to Abu-Garcia asking that question. I know those reels can be converted, just not sure how. Hopefully I'll get a response soon. Hang in there.
Rick
I just sent an inquiry off to Abu-Garcia asking that question. I know those reels can be converted, just not sure how. Hopefully I'll get a response soon. Hang in there.
Rick
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Re: Garcia Fly Reel
Thanks Rick,Rick H wrote:Joe,
I just sent an inquiry off to Abu-Garcia asking that question. I know those reels can be converted, just not sure how. Hopefully I'll get a response soon. Hang in there.
Rick
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Re: Garcia Fly Reel
Got some pics of the inner workings??
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Re: Garcia Fly Reel
I will try and get some pictures. Give me a couple of days.john elder wrote:Got some pics of the inner workings??
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Re: Garcia Fly Reel
So far....no reply from ABU Customer Support. It's beginning to look like, an oxymoron.
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Re: Garcia Fly Reel
No problem, Rick. I've got many LHW fly reels already. I will probably the sell the Garcia.
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Re: Garcia Fly Reel
Hi there, if your model has the two-sided line guide then it is convertible to LHW. Try flipping the pawl and the drag mechanism that the spool locks on to.
Good luck!
George
Good luck!
George
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