Would like to try one of these cheaper style overhead reels. The Shimano two speeds are obvious choice but price is way out there, so I thought it may be worth trying one of the cheaper versions on the market. I realise you get what you pay for but surely some of them can't be all that bad, has anyone tried any of them.
i would pay that extra ....i have had a two speed for over 15 years an still going strong.....and gets used and miss treated all the time
Yea a few mates have the "reely" nice ones, I just thought someone should jump in and try one of these Korean or Thai versions just to see what they are like and thought someone might have already had a go at them. They make some pretty amazing promises of course so you just wonder how bad they could be.
Are you specifically after a 2 speed reel? If not you cannot go past a TLD for a good value overhead. They are light, strong and basically bulletproof. I would not go near a very cheap noname two speed reel
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the TLD is made in Malaysia now and not as good a quality IMO than the older Japan made TLD's but still a very good quality reel giving excellent value for money
cheers Murf
I'd be carefull what brands you buy to start with... i had a couple cheapo's the known brands lasted slightly longer than the others but my worst was a $70 one... didn't look too bad but didn't even last 6 months... invested in a TLD and haven't had a problem with it since and that was nearly 5yrs ago... and we put it through some tough times with the drag set at about 15-20kg...
Cheers, Nidrac..
there is quite a difference between "cheap" and "inexpensive"
I purchased a "PLD 25 2 speed" off the net - from that e-B*y site - paid about $50 for it including delivery... Used it about 8 times now in 32 to 50 fathoms and pulled in some great fish on it - so far so good. Do a search for "PLD reels" and you will find the ones - if you need any more specific help - just PM me...
Brad.
Have a look at the cheaper Penn overheads super gt level wind @ $155.00,not 2 speed but cheap and as tough as nails.Hint Dont buy off the bay with an e unless you know exactly what your buying as there are a number of cheap overheads on there but quality is dubious.
Cheers
Reidy
Good thing i have tld30 2 speed no. 1741 thenOriginally Posted by murf
.She still goes strong even though it came out of a time well past.
They are a good bit of kit no worries.
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Reidy
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