Max drag on Cabo 80?

[lite-liner]

Hey all. just wondering about this reel for a 50# tuna spinner.
I was about to buy the Fin-Nor, but after reviewing the line roller
pics, I'm hesitant. Obviously, I don't have the $$ for a Stella, or this
wouldn't be an issue.
On the other hand,I wonder if the line-roller bushings on the Fin-Nor
are Delrin, like the shaft spacer.
Input needed!
tight lines
-B

[fish on]

guys just wanna say again that i use the fin-nor ofs 7500 and i dont have a problem, as a matter of fact i will soon start posting pics and videos of fish caught with the fin-nor last fish was a 40pound 8 ounce kingfish on the26/11/07.using 65lb braid and a 20ft topshot of 70lb mono

[TeamOso]

Originally Posted by fish on

guys just wanna say again that i use the fin-nor ofs 7500 and i dont have a problem, as a matter of fact i will soon start posting pics and videos of fish caught with the fin-nor last fish was a 40pound 8 ounce kingfish on the26/11/07.using 65lb braid and a 20ft topshot of 70lb mono

where at, today?

[shanker]

my fin nor OFS95 busted on the first trip I took it on.....I should have known is was a piece of crap when the rod I put it on was more $$ and nicer than the reel.

[fish on]

well i dont know about any fin-nors busting cause i know quite a few people with fin-nors and no one has complaints seems you were unlucky shanker

[fish on]

team oso this fish was caught in the harbour of kinston jamaica if your interested to know i have also caught tuna and wahoo to 60lbs on the 7500 fin-nor with no problems.not saying shimano isnt a good reel but i can tell you a cuple of probs with a spheros

[fish on]

i have the 14000fa and within the first month the spool started to corrode,thought i was unlucky but a friend had the same problems and when i checked the web i found it was a universal prob it seems the anodizing quality on the reel was poor.then there is the issue of the bail ,mine had a ball bearing while two friends spheros had bushings(all the same models)

[fish on]

the paint job was the best i have seen though i have to give them that.the servicing however was another problem as they used loctite on the screwsvthat hold the bail arm making it almost impossible to take apart the bail without damaging it. seems they were not made to be serviced.then finally the reel has too many parts making it a hell to service if your not technically capable

[fish on]

fin-nors are reel simple to pull apart ans service this reel was made for the consumer and not for the manufacturer to keep making money from the reel long after theyve sold it.the drags of the fin-nors are also super smooth and has a even drag curve as you increase the tension.finally i will say again that shimanos are good reels but these are for people that have more money than sense in (my "opinion".) and just incase anyone should want to know i am not affiliated with wc bradley in any way i am just giving my honest opinion as i see it

[shanker]

Fin Nor OFS95 - The Breaking Point

[SpecialK]

Originally Posted by shanker

Fin Nor OFS95 - The Breaking Point

I keep finding myself wondering if this reel would be cost effective if i had a main gear machined for it or if the next gear would break...