Check this bad-boy out!

[CLofchik]

Well what do I know. Okay I know my Daiwa graphite body bait casters...

 

 

Thanks for validating my point

If you want a budget Shimano just buy a Pinnacle off Ebay for 1/2 price.

[Spiel]

Thanks for validating my point

If you want a budget Shimano just buy a Pinnacle off Ebay for 1/2 price.

 

So you're trashing them not because they're graphite bodies but because they're Shimanos?

 

 

 

 

 

[CLofchik]

So you're trashing them not because they're graphite bodies but because they're Shimanos?

 

I wouldn't trust either. Then again I'm not paid to pretend these things are the next best thing to sliced bread either.

If you want a baitcaster under $100, Abu C3. Period.

[Spiel]

I like graphite bodies over aluminium in the cold months, much more comfortable on the hands.

 

 

I'll refer you back to my first comment.

 

 

[CLofchik]

I'll refer you back to my first comment.

 

I suppose in the cold weather the fish will be sluggish enough you can get away with it

Edited August 22, 2010 by CLofchik

[kickingfrog]

It doesn't even have to be winter to appreciate a non-metal reel for cold/wet hands. Sure its's a compromise but I'd rather have my bare hands on a "plastic" reel then a mitt on a metal one when it's cold and wet.

[kickingfrog]

I suppose in the cold weather the perch will be sluggish enough you can get away with it

 

 

Or you could just use skill... oh sorry ... never mind.

[HTHM]

I have a measuring tape if you'all need to settle this pissing contest.....

[Spiel]

.... and open water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[aplumma]

do we need to add Clofchik name to the troll list???? or is this temporary.

 

 

Art

[ontariofisherman]

They are made in both right hand and left.

 

 

So are you trying to tell me you can help me get a lefty, the guy at bps couldn't tell me when they would have them.

[kickingfrog]

do we need to add Clofchik name to the troll list????

 

 

Art

 

Not at all. Just a difference of opinion and how to express them.

[MJL]

The big question I have is…Will it handle a 55+ inch muskie that's going to be at the end of my line next week?

[BillM]

The big question I have is…Will it handle a 55+ inch muskie that's going to be at the end of my line next week?

 

Mike, I'd love to see a pic of that if you hook into one of those monsters!

[The Urban Fisherman]

I wouldn't trust either. Then again I'm not paid to pretend these things are the next best thing to sliced bread either.

 

Neither am I! Everybody is entitled to their opinion so no hard feelings amongst fellow OFNer's guys! I myself love the reel and have no complaints about it thus far! I have a couple of $300+ reels that were given to me as a gift and both the caenan's and citica's have a home in my boat right beside them. I've been a shimano baitcaster fan for many years but have never once knocked another brand publicly. The main reason I don't post many video's here on OFC is because I'm most likely going to get jumped on for being a spammer by somebody... despite the fact that I've been a contributing member of the board for years, and simply enjoy sharing some of my work.

 

Cheers,

Ryan

[bdox]

Neither am I! Everybody is entitled to their opinion so no hard feelings amongst fellow OFNer's guys! I myself love the reel and have no complaints about it thus far! I have a couple of $300+ reels that were given to me as a gift and both the caenan's and citica's have a home in my boat right beside them. I've been a shimano baitcaster fan for many years but have never once knocked another brand publicly. The main reason I don't post many video's here on OFC is because I'm most likely going to get jumped on for being a spammer by somebody... despite the fact that I've been a contributing member of the board for years, and simply enjoy sharing some of my work.

 

Cheers,

Ryan

 

It doesn't bother me, but I can see where people are coming from. You're posting Shimano marketing material and you just happen to work for Daver Mercer who is sponsored by Shimano. Again, I don't care. You won't find a rod or reel in my quiver that's not a Shimano/Loomis product. Maybe a disclaimer would help?