I'll add to my previous post.

I have read where some Abu's are still made in Sweeden and some in Korea. Might say on the box or real. I use primarily round level winds and have had both Shimano and Abu. I have had serious problems with the abu C3's from the 90's. Anti reverse went out on four out of six of them. Some of the handles are now wobbly. Still use all but one of them except one that could not be fixed.

The Shimano Cardiff is a real sweat real for about $120. Smoth as silk and solid as a rock. The 300 is great for Cats and stripers. The 200 is much lighter and great for castin 4" lures. The main body is cast and the side plates are pretty solid metal.

No problems from the drag with Abu though. I'll pass on a tip from APB.
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