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re: Bass fishing reel
Posted on 1/11/16 at 10:08 am to Canvasback
Posted on 1/11/16 at 10:08 am to Canvasback
i just recently started purchasing Japanese Shimanos on EBAY. They are the best reels made.
And they are hardly used.
Just picked up a Shimano Scorpion Antares the other day for $150 shipped.
It's like a $499 reel new.
And they are hardly used.
Just picked up a Shimano Scorpion Antares the other day for $150 shipped.
It's like a $499 reel new.
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Posted on 1/11/16 at 10:14 am to Canvasback
Abu Garcia
Lews
Lews
Posted on 1/11/16 at 10:22 am to LSUdude3756
quote:I am shocked at how well these are holding up. I expected to buy them cheap on sale and then just repeat as necessary simply throwing the old ones away. I have not retired one Mettle yet, and reach for those first over my Lews(older) and Garcias.
H20 (cheaper but hold up)
Posted on 1/11/16 at 10:38 am to Canvasback
FYI, the Lews reel is a Revo, same factory same parts. Daiwa Tatula best gears and cast further but heavier than a lot of reels.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:00 am to BIG Texan
Lews, Abu Garcia, and Pfluegers are all Pure Fishing.
It's basically down to aesthetics these days with those three.
I personally prefer Pflueger. Those $250 Garcias are $150 Pfluegers.
It's basically down to aesthetics these days with those three.
I personally prefer Pflueger. Those $250 Garcias are $150 Pfluegers.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:29 am to Canvasback
I'll put in another vote for Lew's.
They may not be the best overall, I haven't tried every reel out there. But they are the best bang for your buck I have found. I have 4 of them and they have greatly increased the ease and pleasure of fishing for me.
They may not be the best overall, I haven't tried every reel out there. But they are the best bang for your buck I have found. I have 4 of them and they have greatly increased the ease and pleasure of fishing for me.
This post was edited on 1/11/16 at 11:30 am
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:31 am to PillageUrVillage
I've had a couple Lew's over the years and I've liked every one. That being said I always pick up my Shimanos when it's time to go fishing.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:41 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:
i just recently started purchasing Japanese Shimanos on EBAY. They are the best reels made.
And they are hardly used.
I have a guy I deal with who rebuilds the old ones. I got two Chronarchs from him with ceramic bearings, etc for $200.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:42 am to CadesCove
quote:Japanese reels or just orders whatever reels on ebay and rebuilds them?
I have a guy I deal with who rebuilds the old ones. I got two Chronarchs from him with ceramic bearings, etc for $200.
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:49 am to CadesCove
quote:
I have a guy I deal with who rebuilds the old ones. I got two Chronarchs from him with ceramic bearings, etc for $200.
I've got an old Chronarch and that thing is
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