I have been checking these out recently and it's hard to believe the spec and the prices.
I have just ordered a Classic CL300-L which is a left hand wind, level wind with a 330 yard capacity of 20lb line. Sadly only a Star Drag, but for only £27.95 + £3.00 P&P I reckon it has to be a bargain.
Anyone had any experience of them?
Check them out
http://www.swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk ... Path=26_39
Colin
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In a momoent of weakness, I boughtan Okuma Titus Gold 2-speed 30W reel. It cost me a small fortune (close to €400) and was much bigger that I thought it would have been.
I'm sure that it is very good for Tuna or Shark, but it is far too big for any fishing that I would generally do. Looks and feels top quality though.
One annoying feature is the fact that you can have a choice of a loud ratchet or a relatively quiet one. There is no silent option which annoys everyone else around you.
I rarely use it though might try it for conger or skate as we intend to anchor at the wreck this year and Michael McVeigh's boat lifted skate to 170lbs+ at anchor in recent years (see photos in the pub in Downings!).
I'm sure that it is very good for Tuna or Shark, but it is far too big for any fishing that I would generally do. Looks and feels top quality though.
One annoying feature is the fact that you can have a choice of a loud ratchet or a relatively quiet one. There is no silent option which annoys everyone else around you.
I rarely use it though might try it for conger or skate as we intend to anchor at the wreck this year and Michael McVeigh's boat lifted skate to 170lbs+ at anchor in recent years (see photos in the pub in Downings!).