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Talon Reel Seat

#1 Post by dfella25 »

Dear reel abusers,

Have you ever tried the Penn Talon Reel seat and put it through it's paces? And if so how would you rate it as opposed to coasters? The scenario above is only for when a reel seat is not an option.

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#2 Post by carpets »

Its the job coasters no more.....rock solid......
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#3 Post by roger de dodger »

their was a problem with them cracking butts :shock: if overtightened :roll:
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#4 Post by bhoy32 »

i wasnt impressed with them at all couple times with handy fish on they allowed the reel to turn. the twisty thing for tightening it will get caught on the houseing of some multis and the plastic trigger at the bottom of it snapped off. so personaly i dont rate them
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#5 Post by dfella25 »

2 different opinions from people that used them and then Rodger's 2 cent :lol: They look like they have to many fidley bits for sorting on a wet windy beach (like coasters!) that's why I'm wondering.
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#6 Post by carpets »

Try one for the price of it they are worth a go.. :lol: ..........
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#7 Post by dfella25 »

carpets wrote:Try one for the price of it they are worth a go.. :lol: ..........
Austerity measures! :lol: I was close to getting one on Friday but just wasn't sure as I'd never seen them before.
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#8 Post by carpets »

have a go man sell her on if it dont suit ya.....
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#9 Post by ShaneH »

they can crack the butt of your rod i have seen it happen
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#10 Post by gd »

I have one for about 2 years or so. Never had any problems. No broken rods and no slipping of the reel, Landed tope and hauled alot with them. Prefer to coasters.
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#11 Post by donal domeney »

ShaneH wrote:they can crack the butt of your rod i have seen it happen
Bought one about 12 months ago and heard later of that problem so I tried them on an old rod.

I did not like the sounds it made when given a good squeeze.

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#12 Post by gd »

donal domeney wrote:
ShaneH wrote:they can crack the butt of your rod i have seen it happen
Bought one about 12 months ago and heard later of that problem so I tried them on an old rod.

I did not like the sounds it made when given a good squeeze.

There in the tackle box now free for anyone who want them
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