Float Reel - How much is it worth?

[Maverick]

It's a Okuma Sheffield Gold S1002 ad the title states. It's new and comes with case. I am just getting into float fishing so would this be a good reel to start with? This reel is on eBay and I was just wondering what it would go for in stores?

 

This is the info on the reel:

- 4.5" diameter ultra smooth running centre pin

- Stainless steel shaft

- One piece machine cut aluminium frame

- One piece machine cut aluminium spool

- 2 German HPB stainless ball bearings

- On/off ratchet

- Neoprene reel pouch included

- Line capacity: 275yds 8lb line

- 5 year warranty

 

[bassjnkie]

A buddy or mine bought one new this year for $200 at some place in Orangeville. You can also get them for $200 on ebay shipped from Ontario.

[lucabrasi]

I started with the same reel. It's a good reel for the money (ie. what I paid for it). I got mine on ebay for $169 CDN. It retails for as much as $289 CDN. You can shop around and probably get it stateside for a lot cheaper. For $289 you could do a lot better with a used Islander or any of the Ravens.

 

just my 0.02

Edited March 21, 2009 by rbell

[Greencoachdog]

I personally... wouldn't have it!!!... there's too many good Shimano spinning reels out there for half the price!!!

[Great Lake Steel]

I know where you can buy them new (with the store standing behind it) for 200.