It is the Curado BSF, avaliable in both left and right hand retrieve. It is very similar to the standard Curado as in 6.3:1 ratio, 5 bearings etc. except its a light green color with a metal preset cap. The biggest differance so is that it is equipped with the Shimano Super Free system-a wiffle spool which disconnects from the pinion gear, thus it just spins on bearings when in free spool. This system is on some of the Chronachs and the new Calcutta GT TE.

In simple terms...the spool spins like a top!

BTW-They run 149.99 compared to 119.99.

[ 09-24-2001: Message edited by: RPetzold ]

Oh, THAT one! I fondled one at G.I. Joe's the other day. Nice!

In the event my wife increases my allowance, that's the next reel on my list

Thanks Sparkey.

John

Hey Gooose, Yes the 2600 is a small reel. Free spool release is a button on the end of handle. I used it on a 7 1/2' EagleClaw powerlite fiberglass rod (graphite was unheard of then).. I'm not sure of line capacity, but 12# would be on the heavy side. 8# or 10# much better on this finnese outfit. Caught my first ever summer run on the upper Toutle (before the mtn blew up) with this gear, (he gave me a 'whippin' at first, but I won out) and several fish thereafter.
I'll email you since you said you were interested. Ollie Damon said it was a shame that Ambassadeur discontinued it.

For steelhead I use the calcutta and curado
For saalmon I use the 6501's and 5501's
Good luck,
STRIKE ZONE

Goose, it looks like there is a lot of information and agreement on the reels. I have to agree that the drag on the new Diawa may not cinch down all the way but I also prefer to run a litte light on the drag and thumb a bit when i need to. I have an old Diawa procaster and I love it, it's over fourteen years old and needs a little tlc which I am getting in order. That is the main reason I bought the Diawa, it's a more ergonomic version of the procaster....and the Calcutta TE (which I think is a better reel that the 251) is not available in a left hand drive. That is my $.02.

periwinkle,
those little 2600 abu's are pretty collectable, you should put it in an display case and admire it! guys will pay big bucks for those these days! just a little info for ya.

Thanks Chumsalmon -- that was really good of you to offer that sincere advice. Do people really put them in glass boxes and look at them?? Hell, I'd die and then my wife or daughter would sell it for a buck fifty at a garage sale!! That 2600 has been sitting in my basement fish gear cabinet for over 20 years. I have a coupleold Pfleugers from my deceased uncle that are probably even older than the 2600, but wouldn't fish as well.
Since I'm 'older then dirt', I guess most of my toys fall into the collectable catagory. Did you notice my original Daiwa Millionaire and 5000C are my favorite reels. Funny how the 'older' stuff works better.....My deer gun is a 300 Savage lever action that I bought thru the PX in Korea in 1952. My old model 12 Winchester 30" pump shoots circles around my Benneli 20 auto and Browning Sporter o/u on traps.
And my Edsel is ----just kidding--oops I got off of the original thread, baitcasters.

Thanks for bringing out the memories --maybe I'll rethink the 2600..

Periwinkle I've got to agree...I'd never part with that reel and as for the Model 12 I'm looking at my dads right now. Never shot it myself as I'm not a pump shooter but that's not the reason I'm keeping it.

Great rec's from all and I'll be ordering that new Curado pronto. My Corsairs have not failed me yet but from all of your comments I don't want to find out. Thanks!

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Always FishOn!
Gooose

periwinkle, that's too funny, those old reels are great stuff. yes, people do put them in glass cases, my father happens to collect old fishing tackle, mainly salmon and steelhead tackle and my mother has let him devote a room in there house to just antique fishing tackle, man there was some cool stuff made back in the day. that's interesting what you say about the old savage, my grandfather started me out with that same gun, but in 308. ya know, i personally think those are still good rifles even in todays world. Like i said before, enjoy that "old" stuff, i'm sure it will bring back a lot of great memmories for ya