Given that these reels are very close in price. line capacity and weight - why do we see so many more Shimanos? Is it just their advertising? Is it the higher gear ratio?
I have not fished with either - and I've never fished with an Alutecnos period....but from the reviews of other Alutecnos reels I'm surprised I haven't seen more Gorillas.
FYi Guys in case you have not seen it - the Gorilla 12C has been updated since the original post.... the drag on the sideplate is now much flatter, the handle is (at the least the curved one) has been improved. Personally I like it, I do agree the TJ on several points including
1) a bit heavy but TOO heavy
2) a little slow on the drop - perhaps this can be improved on / tuned up ?
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