6500C3 CT Mag

[Swami805]

Picked this up recently, looks new like it never had line on it. Fair chunk of change too judging from the price tag on it. What have I got here?  Thinking I should clean out the inside and bearings and add CF drags or do I leave it for the self?     

[day0ne]

Nice reel, use it. Should already have CF drags. CT=no levelwind. Mag antireverse.

[JasonGotaProblem]

How much you want for it?

[thorhammer]

One of the finest long distance reels ever made. I might shelve that one (I received one in that condition and could'nt bring myself to put it in the sand, so I bought a fisher). I think they stopped production about 15 years ago, and they are difficult to come by in the States. I've maybe seen three or four in the used avenues, ever.

[Gfish]

I don't like to fish a great reel THAT condition, especially with a box, etc., but that'n with no levelwinder is somethin I'd definitely fish. I have one 5000 form the early '60's——never fished, leather case, tool, spare parts and oil——that's my shelfie. A '73 5000 without all the extra goodies is the one I fish and it works much better/smoother than the shelfie...?...