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Sami · 07:37 PM

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Bret · 06-21-2007, 07:01 PM

Cool, how much drag can you get out of it????

DeepBlueGulf · 06-21-2007, 09:16 PM

A reel that doubles in value when you put line on it? Wow!

I used to have an old Volkswagen that would do that when I filled it up with gas.

DBG

Spinning Reel · 06-22-2007, 03:14 AM

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Now I want you to guess the price of this reel.

Mmmm.. $ 19.99? Ops, I guessed it right!

I think that's what this reel is worth..
Lack of features and outdated engineering.
Ah.. don't put on braid with that first generation locomotive system, the line would dig in no time.. and you would need a degree in mining to ever see it again

lite-liner · 06-22-2007, 09:05 AM

Not that I want burn it, but that cast pot-metal drive gear ain't holdin up to 20# of drag for very long before it explodes....
reminds me of that ATC jighunter reel. looks good, price is great, total junk
looks like the F/N Os-95 is heading in that direction as well.
Beware the mean Sea-Gods, they live in reels like these. if you make them work, they will ruin your day!
JMO
-Brian

Gunsmoke · 06-22-2007, 04:37 PM

Sami,

Lets rename this thread "Worlds biggest piece of Junk".

I used to have a "Drunk Log" in my back yard when I was in my mid 20's. Every time someone came over and we got wasted, we would take turns at that log with an Axe. It was fun and provided needed entertainment for a bunch of young bucks that loved to destroy things. I'm old enough now that I don't feel the need to go outside and waste energy chipping away on a log.
I now find it fun to destroy worthless products after a few drinks. This reel would be a perfect thing to put in the "Things to Destroy" pile.

Scrap metal now sells for .07 per 100 pounds. If that reel weights one pound, it is worth .0007. You would have to buy 7 of them to get ONE PENNY.

fathom · 06-23-2007, 10:17 AM

Sami,

What type of fishing?

Spinning Reel · 06-23-2007, 11:07 AM

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If you are refering to the line cross lay system, then the guys at Van Staal and ZeeBass (both using it) would like a word with you

Well.. Van Staals are not known for being braid friendly, don't know what's the shape of their slider.

The ZB have a S shaped slider.

Ragman · 06-23-2007, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the review Sami!

What fish have you caught with it and what fishing technique?

One drag washer gets 20#'s drag and is able to sustain that during a fish's run?

I bet it would do better in surf fishing because of its lightness and line capacity.

Spinning Reel · 06-23-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBill

I have a very good feeling that you will never see one of these reels unless someone wants to see you in destruct mode!!!!!!

What is up with you seamen and bury bad reels offshore or destroying them in your backyard??

06-22-2007, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 535	Sami, Lets rename this thread "Worlds biggest piece of Junk". I used to have a "Drunk Log" in my back yard when I was in my mid 20's. Every time someone came over and we got wasted, we would take turns at that log with an Axe. It was fun and provided needed entertainment for a bunch of young bucks that loved to destroy things. I'm old enough now that I don't feel the need to go outside and waste energy chipping away on a log. I now find it fun to destroy worthless products after a few drinks. This reel would be a perfect thing to put in the "Things to Destroy" pile. Scrap metal now sells for .07 per 100 pounds. If that reel weights one pound, it is worth .0007. You would have to buy 7 of them to get ONE PENNY. __________________ A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.

06-23-2007, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Thanks for the review Sami! What fish have you caught with it and what fishing technique? One drag washer gets 20#'s drag and is able to sustain that during a fish's run? I bet it would do better in surf fishing because of its lightness and line capacity. __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

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06-21-2007, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bret Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,066	Cool, how much drag can you get out of it????

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DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 599	A reel that doubles in value when you put line on it? Wow! I used to have an old Volkswagen that would do that when I filled it up with gas. DBG

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lite-liner Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: little elm, tx., USA Posts: 472	Not that I want burn it, but that cast pot-metal drive gear ain't holdin up to 20# of drag for very long before it explodes.... reminds me of that ATC jighunter reel. looks good, price is great, total junk looks like the F/N Os-95 is heading in that direction as well. Beware the mean Sea-Gods, they live in reels like these. if you make them work, they will ruin your day! JMO -Brian

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