i spoke with the justin at truth reels a while back and had a great talk. i'm probably jumping the gun a little, but i am hoping that this will work out in a positive way. it's a small company and they make all their own stuff. we will try a separate board for a while and see how it goes. if there is enough interest, we will leave it. if this section goes quiet for a long time, i'll move all the posts over to the "other" category.
anyway, justin, welcome!!!! feel free to include links to your site, prices, specials, sales, or anything else. and we love photos. post away! alan
I'm not familiar with these though I've heard them mentioned a few times.
I hope we see some pics posted up.
Yes, welcome Justin. Show us something that will knock our socks off. Dominick
Great looking reels! Love that surf reel! Santa don't let me down1 ;D
Formally branded as release reels.
Welcome Justin! I have a LEFTY SG and love it!
I know you all are a small company and R&D is expensive... but what are the chances of a narrow reel built modeled on the SG frame with a star drag? 300yrds of 50lb braid, 20-30lbs of drag, LEFT and right hand retrieve, SS internals.... for around $200?
There are no reels on the market that fit this bill except maybe the new Diawa's, but they are way too expensive. I think it would be a very popular reel for bottom fishing and for the kayak crowd.
Justin -- Is there any chance you'll begin including a schematic with your reels and perhaps a brief guide for self service? And maybe even do away with the loctite on the handle screw?
Hello all!
First off I want to thank you Alan for giving us this opportunity to show off out reels on your site!
I'm extremely busy here at Truth, but I will try my best to stay current on questions here on the Forum.
If you can't seem to break through to me here, then shoot me an email! Justin@truthreels.com
Quote from: redfish12 on November 29, 2015, 11:11:40 PM
Welcome Justin! I have a LEFTY SG and love it!
I know you all are a small company and R&D is expensive... but what are the chances of a narrow reel built modeled on the SG frame with a star drag? 300yrds of 50lb braid, 20-30lbs of drag, LEFT and right hand retrieve, SS internals.... for around $200?
There are no reels on the market that fit this bill except maybe the new Diawa's, but they are way too expensive. I think it would be a very popular reel for bottom fishing and for the kayak crowd.
That is on our list of reels to be made, but I don't think it'll be anytime within the next year.
Quote from: akfish on November 30, 2015, 12:23:05 AM
Justin -- Is there any chance you'll begin including a schematic with your reels and perhaps a brief guide for self service? And maybe even do away with the loctite on the handle screw?
We are currently working on the Schematics. I'll have to talk to Wes (Founder, owner, operator, designer, marketing, R&D, and occasional janitor)
We have plans to do away with the loctite handle screw. Its a much better method, but it'll only be on the next generation reels.
justin, welcome. you now have moderator privileges for this board and you are set up to have your photos hosted on this website. we are already set up for youtube videos, so you can just copy the link, paste it here and the video will automatically show up.
https://youtu.be/eUeCFuyCBhw
I'm looking forward to knowing more about the star drag surf reel. It's on my list of must haves when I win the lottery ;)
Quote from: ReelCurious on December 01, 2015, 07:06:14 PM
I'm looking forward to knowing more about the star drag surf reel. It's on my list of must haves when I win the lottery ;)
Me too!
I've got a pair of LGs that I use for deep dropping for tilefish and grouper. Great products!
Welcome Justin!
Sal
Hi Justin.
I've enjoyed following Truth (was Release) for the past couple years. Sort of Local to our Mid-Atlantic region. Wes seems to be a stand-up guy! Really looking forward to putting my hands on the LGN you guys just finished, hopefully you'll put some low gearing in it for us deep dropping folks in the North East ;D
Redfish12 - Check out the SS it is the star drag but a little wider than the SG I believe, thing is a work of art.
Hey guys,
Here is a teaser shot of the LG Narrow. It has all the same specs as the LG except it only weighs ~19oz and the capacity is about 500yds of 50# braid.
(http://alantani.com/gallery/13/11379_02_12_15_4_51_48.jpeg)
So sick, you guys think of a price point yet?
Quote from: coastal_dan on December 03, 2015, 03:40:57 AM
So sick, you guys think of a price point yet?
LGN will be $350
I just used it for the first time this weekend! I caught a 35" striper and this 44" slob.
(http://alantani.com/gallery/13/11379_15_12_15_7_47_53.jpeg)
(http://alantani.com/gallery/13/11379_15_12_15_7_44_05.jpeg)
Awesome Justin. Hey, when are you or your team going to do a write up of your entire reel line?
Quote from: Bryan Young on December 15, 2015, 02:52:38 PM
Awesome Justin. Hey, when are you or your team going to do a write up of your entire reel line?
We are working up a plan to post up each of the reel models along with assembly and machining procedure pictures. We have a lot going on, but we want to do it right!
Quote from: jcm_101 on December 15, 2015, 10:40:33 PM
Quote from: Bryan Young on December 15, 2015, 02:52:38 PM
Awesome Justin. Hey, when are you or your team going to do a write up of your entire reel line?
We are working up a plan to post up each of the reel models along with assembly and machining procedure pictures. We have a lot going on, but we want to do it right!
Thanks. I saw Wes' photos and am drooling. :P
Hey Justin, do your LG and LGN reels cast as well as the SGs do?
Quote from: bnz on December 22, 2015, 10:20:54 AM
Hey Justin, do your LG and LGN reels cast as well as the SGs do?
That's a good question! I haven't casted the LGN yet, but it should cast great because it has the same ceramic bearings as the rest and the spool is nearly as light as the SG spool. The LG has slow start up inertia because the weight of the spool, but it still doesn't do bad!
As far as casting goes, I believe the official recommendation is that the Surf goes nicest with 3 - 16 oz. playloads. Is that still the case? Since most anglers will use the Surf to place sinkers and bait at long range, this makes perfect sense. However, a gent on another board who uses his Surf at the Cape Cod Canal reports that he has no problem casting large plugs, down to a Super Strike needlefish of 1.5 oz.
I imagine that we'd all reach for a spinning reel for casting a Bomber, or any light/low density payload, but it's nice to know that the reel's perfectly competent as a heavy plug caster too. And the company's conservative recommendation for casting weights speaks well of their integrity, too.
Quote from: BrianBM on February 04, 2016, 01:30:30 AM
As far as casting goes, I believe the official recommendation is that the Surf goes nicest with 3 - 16 oz. playloads. Is that still the case? Since most anglers will use the Surf to place sinkers and bait at long range, this makes perfect sense. However, a gent on another board who uses his Surf at the Cape Cod Canal reports that he has no problem casting large plugs, down to a Super Strike needlefish of 1.5 oz.
I imagine that we'd all reach for a spinning reel for casting a Bomber, or any light/low density payload, but it's nice to know that the reel's perfectly competent as a heavy plug caster too. And the company's conservative recommendation for casting weights speaks well of their integrity, too.
The SM reel does very well with a variety of sizes now because we recently changed the intensity of the magnet. It still has a bit of resistance with the magnet backed all the way off, but the average caster won't be able cast it at that point anyway. I've only had a few requests of a smaller magnet since we changed the magnet to the larger one and those are requested from experienced/picky/tuner/tournament type surf casting guys.
I have had several guys say they think that it is a great plugging reel. That was actually a bit of a surprise to us actually because we didn't expect it to cast so well with smaller baits giving the size and weight of the spool/reel. Id fumble all over the place trying to work a plug with that reel though. I don't know how anyone can wind line on level while working a plug...I don't have that kind of talent.
Welcome aboard Justin :)
Hi Justin,
I,m just waiting for my two SM reels to arrive from the factory ( i,m in the UK).
Could you let me know the size of the original smaller magnet that was installed in the SM model reel.
Hopefully you can assist on this matter.
Rgds,
Dave Bolam...........
Aloha Justin
Quote from: volante on March 15, 2016, 08:41:12 PM
Hi Justin,
I,m just waiting for my two SM reels to arrive from the factory ( i,m in the UK).
Could you let me know the size of the original smaller magnet that was installed in the SM model reel.
Hopefully you can assist on this matter.
Rgds,
Dave Bolam...........
Hey Dave,
The original magnets were 1/4" long and 3/16" in diameter
The current ones are 1/4" long 1/4" in diameter
If you shoot Russell and email and request a couple of the smaller magnets, we'll throw them in the box no charge. Russell@truthreels.com
The SM has been really popular and we are a bit behind on production, so hang in there!
Hi Justin,
Many thanks for the reply.
Yes I understand the the probs you,ve had - but have been told thats all resolved
and can expect my two SMs shortly.
Rgds,
Dave Bolam
How does the SG do casting? Is it possible to mag it?
Quote from: Elgreco on April 23, 2016, 02:51:36 PM
How does the SG do casting? Is it possible to mag it?
It casts extremely well. Static mag works great in it. 2 or 3 1/8" thick 1/4" round rare earth magnets fit nicely in the main case.
Quote from: jcm_101 on April 29, 2016, 05:41:05 PM
Quote from: Elgreco on April 23, 2016, 02:51:36 PM
How does the SG do casting? Is it possible to mag it?
It casts extremely well. Static mag works great in it. 2 or 3 1/8" thick 1/4" round rare earth magnets fit nicely in the main case.
Thank you for the response. I'm looking at picking one up for both King rigging on piers and casting from piers and beach for big reds. Don't need to cast really far. I'm not great at casting conventionals yet so I need all the help I can get lol.
Haven't tested it yet but mags are in.
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj197/thedon809/IMG_20160520_181601_zpscqvzv4sg.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/thedon809/media/IMG_20160520_181601_zpscqvzv4sg.jpg.html)