reel identification

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Ric0shay
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reel identification

#1 Post by Ric0shay »

Anyone know the make or model of this reel ?

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Tanglerat
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Re: reel identification

#2 Post by Tanglerat »

Shimano looking spool. Need a bigger pic for a closer look.
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Ric0shay
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Re: reel identification

#3 Post by Ric0shay »

The best I can do is a zoom of the same picture and that doesn't reveal much.
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seanie35
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Re: reel identification

#4 Post by seanie35 »

Could be a shimano copy
Species....good film.....I'll get my coat
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The Austrian
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#5 Post by The Austrian »

looks like one of these cheap and nasty copies from China. Stay well clear, the handle folds over under a bit of pressure and the rear drag works for about 15 seconds until it breaks - been there, done that.
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Re: reel identification

#6 Post by Ric0shay »

cheers lads.I was a tad weary of it myself as the seller wasn't supplying any info but ya never know when a bargain pops up.
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Preston
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Re: reel identification

#7 Post by Preston »

Are ye lookin for pike reels?
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Ric0shay
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Re: reel identification

#8 Post by Ric0shay »

Preston wrote:Are ye lookin for pike reels?
Not really looking for anything ,I just spotted it and its going cheap.I was hoping someone was selling something they didn't know they had :)
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