Accurate Atd50 W...is it worth $1,229 ???

Ahi's & Mahi's · 05-24-2007, 08:55 PM

Im looking to buy an Accurate, but I am not sure to pay $1229 for it when i can but two 50 penns or two 50 avets for that price.

GET SPOOLED · 05-24-2007, 09:33 PM

Go with the AVET's T-REX they have around a 100lbs of drag and are great reels. dont get me wrong accurate are the best in the market but u can get 2 Avets for around the same price.

quack quack · 05-25-2007, 08:11 AM

No 50 is worth that much.Go get 2 other reels with that money

bulllred · 05-25-2007, 01:22 PM

If you want the best and have the bread go for it. Check out the reel first hand and decide yourself. I will tell you this, you are paying for the craftsmanship, quality, and their service and not for the name or look. I had them all except for Penn and the Accurate is clearly a step above them all.

Flyin By · 05-25-2007, 01:29 PM

Tiagra 50WLRS the end.

islandshark633 · 05-27-2007, 09:47 AM

a friend of mine had all Accurates, they are fine until you get salt in them, they can not handle it. Have to keep them dry at all times, they do not appear to drain or shed salt water well which causes them to build up salt inside and then all sorts of trouble happens.

BTW the Avet claims 100# of drag.......um, forgive me but, what exactly do you need 100# of drag for? ( open question for anyone )

Thumper235 · 05-27-2007, 10:32 AM

Islandshark is right about the salt. I have two Accurates and they are outstanding

, but they need a lot of maitenence. Accurate has an online video showing you step by step how to take apart and clean the reels yourself. Finding someone locally to service them was difficult, I ended up sending them back to Accurate for service and repair.

mneptune · 05-27-2007, 07:41 PM

Yea, what do you need a 100# drag for? Not sure I would want to fight a fish that I need 100# drag reel.

My opinion if I was fighting a fish that I need that much drag, my body would give out long before the equipment.

mannyc · 05-28-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandshark633

.......um, forgive me but, what exactly do you need 100# of drag for? ( open question for anyone )

To rip a swords head off. What else?

JupiterSailfish · 05-29-2007, 01:27 PM

Spend the money on Alutecnos 50W or 80W. Best reel on the market and awesome customer service. So so so so smooth and the drag rules. I have used them for a few years now and the only problem I have had with them is the handle on my 20 Albacore rusted off on the inside of the knob. They knew the reels had this problem and replaced it the day I brought it back for no charge. The problem has been fixed for awhile though. Spool it up with some hollowcore and you can catch every fish out there.

The Accurates are pretty sick, but I really don't like my 665HN Boss Magnum.

Good Luck

bigned · 05-29-2007, 10:42 PM

Why spend all that money when a good ole reliable penn 50w could do the trick for half the money. Easy to work with, easy to clean and virtually maintenance free. Why do you think most charters run with them? Just my opinion but I'd stick with something thats proven itself thousands or should i say millions of times

05-24-2007, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ahi's & Mahi's Lines In Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indian Rocks Beach(Clearwater) Boat: 41 Morgan Sportfisherman Best Catch: 45lb. Mahi on 10 lb.test spinning outfit Occupation: skipper Posts: 11	Accurate Atd50 W...is it worth $1,229 ??? Im looking to buy an Accurate, but I am not sure to pay $1229 for it when i can but two 50 penns or two 50 avets for that price.

05-24-2007, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
GET SPOOLED Grunt Join Date: May 2007 Location: dania Occupation: bass pro shops Posts: 9	Go with the AVET's T-REX they have around a 100lbs of drag and are great reels. dont get me wrong accurate are the best in the market but u can get 2 Avets for around the same price. __________________ GET SPOOLED

05-25-2007, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,452	No 50 is worth that much.Go get 2 other reels with that money __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

05-25-2007, 01:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Flyin By Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sebastian, FL Boat: 29' Hydra-Sports CC two F225 Yams and lots of toys Occupation: School Resource Officer Posts: 212	Tiagra 50WLRS the end. __________________ "When the Lights go off, its time to play"

05-27-2007, 09:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 675	a friend of mine had all Accurates, they are fine until you get salt in them, they can not handle it. Have to keep them dry at all times, they do not appear to drain or shed salt water well which causes them to build up salt inside and then all sorts of trouble happens. BTW the Avet claims 100# of drag.......um, forgive me but, what exactly do you need 100# of drag for? ( open question for anyone ) __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

05-25-2007, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
bulllred Grunt Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	If you want the best and have the bread go for it. Check out the reel first hand and decide yourself. I will tell you this, you are paying for the craftsmanship, quality, and their service and not for the name or look. I had them all except for Penn and the Accurate is clearly a step above them all.

05-27-2007, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Thumper235 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami Boat: Pursuit 3000 Offshore Express Occupation: Dockmaster Posts: 294	Islandshark is right about the salt. I have two Accurates and they are outstanding , but they need a lot of maitenence. Accurate has an online video showing you step by step how to take apart and clean the reels yourself. Finding someone locally to service them was difficult, I ended up sending them back to Accurate for service and repair. __________________ Overcome...Kill...Eat...

05-27-2007, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
mneptune Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Best Catch: She won't let me talk about her on here Occupation: good ole SOB Posts: 298	Yea, what do you need a 100# drag for? Not sure I would want to fight a fish that I need 100# drag reel. My opinion if I was fighting a fish that I need that much drag, my body would give out long before the equipment. __________________ I FISH THEREFORE IAM

05-29-2007, 01:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 579	Spend the money on Alutecnos 50W or 80W. Best reel on the market and awesome customer service. So so so so smooth and the drag rules. I have used them for a few years now and the only problem I have had with them is the handle on my 20 Albacore rusted off on the inside of the knob. They knew the reels had this problem and replaced it the day I brought it back for no charge. The problem has been fixed for awhile though. Spool it up with some hollowcore and you can catch every fish out there. The Accurates are pretty sick, but I really don't like my 665HN Boss Magnum. Good Luck

05-29-2007, 10:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigned Lines In Join Date: May 2007 Location: ne pa Boat: friends 40 jersey Best Catch: yft165 lbs,bft311lbs,mahi59lbs,wahoo46lbs,striped marlin 200lbs, sword 125lbs Occupation: supervisor paint shop Posts: 30	Why spend all that money when a good ole reliable penn 50w could do the trick for half the money. Easy to work with, easy to clean and virtually maintenance free. Why do you think most charters run with them? Just my opinion but I'd stick with something thats proven itself thousands or should i say millions of times

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