Help Me Pick my Next Reel

[spc7669]

There are so many fine reels out there. Maybe I need to buy two or even three new ones. Seems like that would be much less stressful.

[spc7669]

Daron, I do believe that handle is larger than any reel I'm looking at. What a beast!

[Shark Hunter]

Everol 20/0 two speed. Fine Italian Craftsmanship. Accept no Substitute.

[spc7669]

Now that you mention it, I knew nothing about Everols. Did some Googling and now you can add the VJ 2.5 to the list. Those are some beautiful reels.

[spc7669]

Okay, since Daron threw Everol into the mix, the list has changed.

I am looking for a super stout small reel.

Currently the Andros 12IIa and Everol T shot 20 have my interest. This is a reel I plan on keeping forever and as such, I don't mind spending some extra money.

I have dealt with Okuma's customer service one time and they were great. I'm having a hard time locating very many Everol dealers, but their customer service reputation appears to be excellent.

Any thoughts between the two?

[Tightlines667]

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I don't mind spending some extra money.

Then why not consider the Penn Torque?

I like the Fin-North Marquesas as well.

Older Internationals are bullet-proof little reels as well.

Guess it's good to have options.

[MarkT]

In that case include a Torque 30 2 speed in the list. Personally, I wouldn't even consider an Everol. I have AbuGarcia, Accurate, Avet, Daiwa, Okuma, Penn, ProGear, Shimano.

[spc7669]

Mark, why would you not consider the Everol?

The Torque is a fine looking reel and the Marquesa has one of the nicest finishes of all the reels I've viewed. Good lord, there are too many nice reels in the world. I've got some more reading to do....

[MarkT]

Too fringe and unsupportable for me. I get an expensive tool, it has to stand the test of time.

[spc7669]

And that was my biggest concern with the Everol....parts have to be reasonably available.

[sharkman]

All reels listed are great reels. I would vote Avet. The sx is great little USA made reel.

[Shark Hunter]

Pat,
I only have big Everol's. Serious Shark Fisherman use them. Parts are only an email away.
They are just not that popular here because they come from Italy. They have been in Business since 1958.
You don't see a lot of Ferrari's driving around.
Never really looked at the T Shot. It is a Sexy little Reel. Like the Ferrari Spider.
Looks like Something Tom Made.
http://488spider.ferrari.com/#en/home/video

[spc7669]

Daron, I am pretty fascinated with the Everols. The machining is incredible and so are the drag numbers. I'm glad to hear of the longevity of the company and someone that I know vouching for their customer service.

Where do you buy an Everol in the US? I can't find a dealer here with an Internet site that works.

[Normslanding]

Well I like Alan's choice. Being a Okuma nut the choices would be:
   Small and light the  Andros A-5II
   Heavy duty small the Makaira M-10II
   A little bigger the Andros A12SII
For a star drag a Pro Gear
For a Penn it would be a Fathom.

[spc7669]

Just looked at a Makaira SEA. Somebody at Okuma reads this website. It appears to be pre-hot rodded.