11-10-2002, 04:36 PM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Bottom line - You get what you pay for. Put all your bucks up front now for a reel that will last a lifetime or buy throw aways and put out a lot less every few years and spend the same through the long haul. If you fish a lot, break down, bite the bullet and buy the best you can possible afford. You will never be sorry after the initial sticker shock.[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]One other point that was not mentioned. Not all of us are mechcanically inclined to work on reels. Those parts list and little tiny parts and springs that seem impossible to reassemble are not everyone's forte. Buy from a company that has killer customer service. A company that will back it's product will save you a lot of hassle. Shimano has killer customer service. I sent a reel that had a lot of wear and tear on it. It turned out to be out of production and Shimano sent me the updated version FREE OF CHARGE! I have seen many other people with the same situations with Shimano. Shimano, Penn, Abu Garcia, and many others back their products for life. [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]You will find most graphites are appealing for light weight and economy. Metal die cast bodies can be either a plus or a minus depending on the material used for the castings. Machined aluminum bodies are by far the toughest but cost the big bucks. Machined interior components are the best. Stainless steel or high quality marine brass being the most desirable. Nylon, graphite, or plastic working parts are mostly for the low end, low use reels.[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]You decide what's best for your situation. [/size][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]One other point that was not mentioned. Not all of us are mechcanically inclined to work on reels. Those parts list and little tiny parts and springs that seem impossible to reassemble are not everyone's forte. Buy from a company that has killer customer service. A company that will back it's product will save you a lot of hassle. Shimano has killer customer service. I sent a reel that had a lot of wear and tear on it. It turned out to be out of production and Shimano sent me the updated version FREE OF CHARGE! I have seen many other people with the same situations with Shimano. Shimano, Penn, Abu Garcia, and many others back their products for life. [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]You will find most graphites are appealing for light weight and economy. Metal die cast bodies can be either a plus or a minus depending on the material used for the castings. Machined aluminum bodies are by far the toughest but cost the big bucks. Machined interior components are the best. Stainless steel or high quality marine brass being the most desirable. Nylon, graphite, or plastic working parts are mostly for the low end, low use reels.[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]You decide what's best for your situation. [/size][/font]
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