EdBerg
09-08-2018, 05:01 PM
Found a small and reasonably priced baitcaster, a Tica GCB300H, they only distribute them in New Zealand and I got mine from Action Outdoors in NZ as they were the only ones that could get me one, all the rest of the stores were waiting till September for more stock.
Landed it cost me AU$158 and nobody asked that I had to pay extra for the GST unless it is already included in that price. Maybe I might get an invoice in the mail later so who knows or I may have been lucky?
Only thing that I was hesitant about getting it was that it has centrifugal brakes instead of Magnetic which I prefer but I didn't want to pay about $140 more for a Daiwa Lexa so I think that I can live with it. Out of the box, it comes standard with two blocks fitted and it has 15 spare blocks and 6 positions to put them on, a small bottle of oil and a small tool spanner, a Schematic and a thin bag to hold it.
The specs for it are quite good, main thing that has tarnished Tica's reputation in the past was corrosion problems but most of the reviews here and elsewhere are from 10-14 years ago so hoping that those problems have been resolved now, either way they have a ten year warranty on this reel so a bit of piece of mind. Having said that the worst corrosion I have encountered were on a Daiwa ST-20 and ST-30 reels I had so neither here or there.
Here is the advertising Blurb:
The TiCA Uzio GCB300 RH Baitcaster Reel is a high-speed saltwater reel perfect for jigging or casting, the powerful tempered brass alloy main gear and pinion are matched to a smooth and superb carbon drag with a max setting of 15kg. There are 7 sealed, stainless RRB rust-resistant bearings plus a one-way anti-reverse roller bearing for instant hook-ups. It features a thumb bar spool release for easy casting and the spool reengages with a turn of the handle. The high-speed 7.3:1 gearing will retrieve 89 cm of line for every turn of the handle. Overruns when casting are prevented by a centrifugal cast control, plus there is a huge clicker alarm to wake you up when you're on the bite!
Combine all this with a rigid one-piece main frame that is CNC-machined from forged bar stock aluminium, and you get the TiCA Uzio GCB300 RH Baitcaster Reel, a very durable and strong reel that will last a lifetime.
TiCA Uzio GCB300 RH Baitcaster Reel Features:
Super Hi-Speed 7.3:1 retrieve of 89 cm per handle turn
7 pcs stainless steel ball bearings sealed both sides with Rust Resistant coating
One piece precision machine cut aluminium frame
One-way clutch
High heat resistant carbon washers give smooth powerful drag
Forged Spool anodized to protect from corrosion
6-pin centrifugal brake control system
Micro click adjustable star drag
Adjustable handle length
Loud line out alarm
Quick removable sideplate
High strength brass alloy main gear
Titanium coated line guide insert
EVA covered aluminum handle knob
Easy-open cover to maintain
TiCA Uzio GCB300 RH Baitcaster Reel Specifications:
Capacity: 280m 6kg mono or 400m PE #2.0
Max Drag: 15kg
Retrieve: 7:3:1
89 cm per handle turn
Warranty: 10 years
I haven't tried it yet as I only got it this afternoon so will see how it casts later, not sure if I will use straight mono, or some 19kg WFT Gliss with a topshot of mono on it.
Cheers
Ed.
Landed it cost me AU$158 and nobody asked that I had to pay extra for the GST unless it is already included in that price. Maybe I might get an invoice in the mail later so who knows or I may have been lucky?
Only thing that I was hesitant about getting it was that it has centrifugal brakes instead of Magnetic which I prefer but I didn't want to pay about $140 more for a Daiwa Lexa so I think that I can live with it. Out of the box, it comes standard with two blocks fitted and it has 15 spare blocks and 6 positions to put them on, a small bottle of oil and a small tool spanner, a Schematic and a thin bag to hold it.
The specs for it are quite good, main thing that has tarnished Tica's reputation in the past was corrosion problems but most of the reviews here and elsewhere are from 10-14 years ago so hoping that those problems have been resolved now, either way they have a ten year warranty on this reel so a bit of piece of mind. Having said that the worst corrosion I have encountered were on a Daiwa ST-20 and ST-30 reels I had so neither here or there.
Here is the advertising Blurb:
The TiCA Uzio GCB300 RH Baitcaster Reel is a high-speed saltwater reel perfect for jigging or casting, the powerful tempered brass alloy main gear and pinion are matched to a smooth and superb carbon drag with a max setting of 15kg. There are 7 sealed, stainless RRB rust-resistant bearings plus a one-way anti-reverse roller bearing for instant hook-ups. It features a thumb bar spool release for easy casting and the spool reengages with a turn of the handle. The high-speed 7.3:1 gearing will retrieve 89 cm of line for every turn of the handle. Overruns when casting are prevented by a centrifugal cast control, plus there is a huge clicker alarm to wake you up when you're on the bite!
Combine all this with a rigid one-piece main frame that is CNC-machined from forged bar stock aluminium, and you get the TiCA Uzio GCB300 RH Baitcaster Reel, a very durable and strong reel that will last a lifetime.
TiCA Uzio GCB300 RH Baitcaster Reel Features:
Super Hi-Speed 7.3:1 retrieve of 89 cm per handle turn
7 pcs stainless steel ball bearings sealed both sides with Rust Resistant coating
One piece precision machine cut aluminium frame
One-way clutch
High heat resistant carbon washers give smooth powerful drag
Forged Spool anodized to protect from corrosion
6-pin centrifugal brake control system
Micro click adjustable star drag
Adjustable handle length
Loud line out alarm
Quick removable sideplate
High strength brass alloy main gear
Titanium coated line guide insert
EVA covered aluminum handle knob
Easy-open cover to maintain
TiCA Uzio GCB300 RH Baitcaster Reel Specifications:
Capacity: 280m 6kg mono or 400m PE #2.0
Max Drag: 15kg
Retrieve: 7:3:1
89 cm per handle turn
Warranty: 10 years
I haven't tried it yet as I only got it this afternoon so will see how it casts later, not sure if I will use straight mono, or some 19kg WFT Gliss with a topshot of mono on it.
Cheers
Ed.