c3 question

[bigbritt]

I own two Abu Garcia 6500 c3's and they both blew up on me this year (first year) . I am wondering if any of you know what the company will do for me. I unfortunately do not have the receipts for them, not sure where they got off to. Any of you have similar experiences with these reels and have any thoughts?

[Rivernut]

Call Capra's in Blaine. Tell them they were a gift. If nothing else, they can steer you in the right direction. Good luck.

[Random guy]

I know they offer a one year workmanship warranty. If you cannot get any help out of a local dealer, look on the box if you still have it or check out there web site and there is a 800 number that will take you direct to the warranty department at the factory. Rattle there cage a little and you should get some help.

[RuKiddingMe]

The abu factory repair is in Spirit Lake Iowa and they have a great turn around time. You can probably get the info on the Abu site, I hear frequently about guys getting great service and if the reel is just to bad it may be replaced all together.

Here's their Address:

18th Street

Spirit Lake IA 51360

United States

Phone:

800 228 4272

RU

[Random guy]

RU, do you have the same little dude on your avitar on your vehicle? I came across a rig on the road with that on the window, I was just curios if you are following me?

[RuKiddingMe]

Jon,

hehe, that wasn't me. If you ever see an older White Jeep Grand Cherokee with little Musky stickers in the 2 back side windows that would be me. Maybe I should be following you, I mean you do know where the fish are don't you... Don't be worried though, I'm not some crazy stalker, just a nutz Musky fisherman.

That little dude is a embloom for a goofy band, I used to listen too, don't really care for the music anymore just think the avitar was kind of neat.

RU

[Random guy]

Actaully I was going to follow you.

[RuKiddingMe]

I don't know if that would have been a good idea, it wouldn't have led you to any Musky waters, stupid "Honey-Do" lists. Maybe this comming weekend.

RU

[Random guy]

Go North I tell you...go north to land of Red bucktails.

[RuKiddingMe]

Windows of time are small and the trip to and fro would about chew up all my time. I have fished the north once this year and can't wait to get back.

RU

[EyesnSchnapps]

I can tell you this, I sent Abu Garcia two c3's myself just last month. They repaired them, and turned them around in just three (3) days. They are awsome!!! You should not have any trouble at all dealing with them.

[Random guy]

Thats awesome customer service!

[bigbritt]

thanks much for the advice, i will give it a shot.