Reels

[Still Lurking]

Hi - anyone had experience with either Fin-nor or Tuff Tackle reels - about the 8000 size. Looking for something to throw poppers and slices up north Thanks Jim

[reggy]

Both on Alan Hawk`s "not reccommended" list. Have a look at the Shimano Saragosa.

[softplasticsdude79]

i brought a fin nor for my first plastics reel for around $140,forget the model but sized 2500,threw it out 12 months later and will never buy again.

[Horse]

I got a Fin nor Offshore 7500 as part of a combo with an Ahab rod I wanted. its a tough feeling reel but I made the mistake of greasing the antireverse system. Twice it failed. I have since found out that you only oil it. Its not an instant antireverse either so you can't jig with it. For the price I would probably buy a Spinfisher or Slammer. If you want to spend a few more $$$$ then the Gosa is bullet proof. I will use my fin Nor for an upcoming Swains trip so it will be a good test for it

[Still Lurking]

Thanks for the heads up - had to work out the "gosa" just add "sara" - yep, got it. Thanks for that Jim

[Still Lurking]

Many thanks Jim

[Still Lurking]

Thanks also - seems sticking to the more popular brands is the view. Cheers Jim

[Matthew Thompson]

I have a fin nor off shore 6500 spin reel and I have used it for trolling for macks and throwing poppers at GTs have landed a fair few fish over the past year, a fair few over the 15kg mark. No troubles with it so far. I plan on using it to get into some bigger GTs over easter.