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Old 04-19-2008, 09:06 AM   #6 (permalink)
JahMussa
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lighthouse Point, FLA
Boat: Contender 31
Best Catch: 96" x 64"
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Zelina, Red Pig, Pro Challenger.... they are all reels that have tried to claim they are as good or better than the main stream reels. While some of the internals are nice, the whole package will leave you wondering one day why your reel failed and you can no longer find the guy that sold them to you.

Not always... but sometimes you get what you pay for. So if you are not a fisherman but want to give a shiny reel to a freind for a gift and they too are not a fisherman... you can save money and buy one of those reels. But if you are to use 50 or 80 class gear on the intended species.... save your money and stick with the main stream reels. Or if you want to have a cheap 80W on the boat so You can catch schoolie dolphin... those reels will probably last a few seaons IMO with proper maintenance. Or just buy a TLD for a 1/4 of the price of their 80W and have it last for 15+ years

I'm all for new reel company's but the knockoff oversea's reels have not held up in the past.

-Tek
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