I was perusing random fishing sites and came across this new reel by AbuGarcia, the Alphamar. Anybody else see this?
http://www.abugarcia.com/prod.php?k=383855&sk=0&p=PURALPHMR12%20(1156784)#zoom-/dimg/9029a3519ad6f95057d2f502a60e2ad2.jpg
haven't cracked one open, but they look nice!
Possibly thinking of getting one for my girlfriend since she won't use conventional non-levelwinds and Abu makes good stuff.
stick with a basic 5500 and add a $10 daiwa stainless steel handle. it's a great upgrade and it's only $10!!!!! i just found this out from a reel that was serviced by a guy in sacramento. i don't know who he is, but he figured out something really slick. i'll post a photo later. alan
Thanks for the advice.
Quote from: alantani on November 15, 2010, 10:14:25 PM
stick with a basic 5500 and add a $10 daiwa stainless steel handle. it's a great upgrade and it's only $10!!!!! i just found this out from a reel that was serviced by a guy in sacramento. i don't know who he is, but he figured out something really slick. i'll post a photo later. alan
Alan, the suspense is killing me! :) Photos & details please.
I am wondering if anyone thinks these reels will put out the stated 27 lbs. Of max drag without failing?
Here's a reel review that I found. Just don't take it too seriously. lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_XEdqViCj0&feature=player_embedded
i thought is review was very insightful....... ;D
That review is nothing else but a presentation :). Being a new series we have to wait for a competent review or maybe Alan will get one for service and we all can see its inner workings.
well, considering the young man's age, i think he did fine!!!!!!!!!!!!