I would suggest trying to retrieve with your non-dominant hand to start because it is more efficient, but if it doesnt feel natural, dont fight your fate
ABU may have already manufactured somewhere around 50,000 reels beforehand, as the lowest serial number ever found is #50047
Frame Material (Rigidity & Weight): Aluminum Frame: Excellent rigidity, prevents flex under load, maintaining gear alignment and smoothness
The non-ABU 5000 came packaged in a plain cardboard box with leather case like the Record models
The spool, which is machined from solid aluminum weighs only 9 grams and spins freely on Double Shielded SS ball bearings at very high speeds with minimal effort
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