Now this is a reel -

[nigelr]

For lovers of fine fishing equipment, please allow me to present this link for your enjoyment..........
http://www.justmystage.com/home/lten...m%20reels.html
Check the strong fighter unit above - wicked!
Oh, and don't forget to check the price tag before you order.......
Cheers!

[Marlin_Mike]

hhmmmmmmmmmmmm to buy one or two?????????????

thats alot of TLD's that could be bought for those dollars


Mike

[tailorboi99]

I like it but I don't like the price. It's a great reel non the less by the looks of it. Has anybody on Ausfish used one before?

Tom

[BarraBandit]

Its good technology... and a nice look... BUT, it is alittle expencive... WAIT. It isnt worth the money, not in my eyes.


I will look into it and see what its really worth.

[tunaticer]

Oddly enough they claim thier drag system is a new system, unfortunately it is not, been around for at least 30 years in geared drive systems from some manufacturers. They have simply adapted this technology to a fishing reel.

I suppose if you make something and can claim its of the highest quality you can set your own price as someone somewhere will want the "best".

Probably are good reels but not for my liking.

[griz066]

The strike stopper and name plate is all I can afford

[Damned67]

And let's not forget that that seems to be USD

[aussiebasser]

Back in the early 1970's we were paying about $4500 for a new Holden Monaro and about $1000 for a Penn International 130. 35 years later a new SS is around $50,000, so $10,000 for a reel is comparible. Still bloody expensive though, but when you can spend a few million on a boat, what's 10 grand for a reel?

[nigelr]

Good point aussiebasser.
They would certainly add a bit of individuality to a rich persons' toy, or a high end charter boat. I'd imagine the 'strong fighter' would go well on a broadbill sortie.....
Cheers!

[kevvie]

Very nice indeed.

I dont think they were trying to sell the drag concept as new, just new to fishing reels.

I like em, but sadly couldn't afford one. I hope lotto can help with that one day

[banshee]

Back in the early 1970's we were paying about $4500 for a new Holden Monaro and about $1000 for a Penn International 130. 35 years later a new SS is around $50,000, so $10,000 for a reel is comparible. Still bloody expensive though, but when you can spend a few million on a boat, what's 10 grand for a reel?

Around that time or maybe a couple of years later (late 70's) Harboard Tackle had Hardy's 'Zane Grey' line of overheads on the shelves starting at around 10 grand and finishing at 14 grand for the big fella.

[Chris_2184]

Back in the early 1970's we were paying about $4500 for a new Holden Monaro and about $1000 for a Penn International 130. 35 years later a new SS is around $50,000, so $10,000 for a reel is comparible. Still bloody expensive though, but when you can spend a few million on a boat, what's 10 grand for a reel?

Mate back in the 70's $4500 was probably considered a lot of money for a car, making that sort of comparison to now days is a bit out there isn't it??

[finding_time]

Nice but prefer the look of these!!! And there drag is very very good!

http://www.alutecnos.com/

Ian

[nigelr]

Yeah they are beautiful, typically stylish Italian quality, I think Shakespeare was putting these out in Aus back in the mid '90's or so under another name that I can't recall....certainly wasn't Tidewater tho'.
Cheers.

[finding_time]

Yeh shakespear is the importer but they rebadge them and they look UGLY!!!!!!! I've got 5 albacores 20's and the drag is just silky smooth and the build quality leaves tiagra's wanting! Mine came direct from italy!