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Not sure if we can sell stuff here but I'm sure the moderators will delete it if not allowed.
The reel is brand new in box. Best offer over $200 + postage.
Pukka
12-12-2002, 06:52 PM
Damnit Mick, I've just bought one! :rolleyes: :mad: :) ;)
Why you selling, if I may ask?
Pukk'
Richo
12-12-2002, 07:02 PM
Hey Mick, what do they normally retail for??
Cheers
Richo:p
Pukka: Its a very very nice reel but the handle is not interchangeable from left to right and I'm too old to start learning to wind with the left hand.
Richo: I dont know how much they retail for as they are only available in Japan. I got this one through an ebay auction where I have seen them sell for between $145-$170 US plus $15 US postage if you can get them.
chris_lemess
12-12-2002, 08:35 PM
Don't sell it!!! You can learn! It's not that hard and the benefits are great! Keeeep iiiit!
Chris
Pukka
12-12-2002, 09:00 PM
Originally posted by Mick
Pukka: Its a very very nice reel but the handle is not interchangeable from left to right and I'm too old to start learning to wind with the left hand.
Richo: I dont know how much they retail for as they are only available in Japan. I got this one through an ebay auction where I have seen them sell for between $145-$170 US plus $15 US postage if you can get them.
That's weird Mick, the TP I have IS interchangeable? :confused:
Pukk'
Richo
12-12-2002, 09:48 PM
Pukka, maybe you and Mick should swap, both be happy then....
Cheers
Richo:p
Pukka
12-12-2002, 10:37 PM
...errr no :D
Richo
12-12-2002, 10:44 PM
Don`t blame ya either... hehe
Have you seen the Okuma Inspira 15 thats gonna hit the shelves soon, checked it out on the Okuma US site and very nice, as is the new Okuma Epix EF15.....although we won`t see that.
Cheers
Richo:p
chris_lemess
12-12-2002, 10:59 PM
I thought the TP was interchangable as well? Strange... maybe the guy you bought it off fitted a different handle to it before he sold it.
Richo - that reel does look nice doesn't it. Pity about the weight... surely they could try and get it down to around 8 oz or less. I find reels more than that are too heavy on my Heartland so I presume other people must have longer / heavier rods. Either that or unbalanced setups!
Chris
Chris, maybe you need to put in a few hours at the gym. Then you can use all those heavy reels:D :D
Pukka
13-12-2002, 12:04 AM
Richo I have an Epix 20 that I use for salmon and kingy spinning (when I get the chance), the Epix's high speed 6-1 gear ratio is what attracted me the most for this type of spinning.
Recently, however it's been suffering a lot from corrosion and gear/bearing wear, so I think I may be taking someone up on that 5 year warranty thing soon.
I actually found the Epix 20 much too big and heavy for bream spinning, but that's just personal preference, I know there are a few people on here who use them a lot and swear by them.
I haven't seen the new '15's yet but thanks for the tip, I'll go and have a gander.
Pukka
Originally posted by chris_lemess
I thought the TP was interchangable as well? Strange... maybe the guy you bought it off fitted a different handle to it before he sold it.
Chris
It actually comes with two handles, single and double.
Dave W
13-12-2002, 11:52 PM
Originally posted by Richo
Don`t blame ya either... hehe
Have you seen the Okuma Inspira 15 thats gonna hit the shelves soon, checked it out on the Okuma US site and very nice, as is the new Okuma Epix EF15.....although we won`t see that.
Cheers
Richo:p
Mmmmmmm..... Inspira 15 (drools....) I can't wait:D
It's a bugger they're not bringing the Epix 15's in - just have to settle for the Avenger for now.
Joe, I haven't had any corrosion probs with my Epix 20 - did you get a dud:confused:
chris_lemess
14-12-2002, 12:26 AM
Har har jimi. :p
I'm just an ultralight tackle nut and I hate cumbersome setups especially rods that are heavier than necessary, and reels that are even more so.
Mind you when I hook a mulloway I'll sure know about it...
Chris
Hey guys. the problems your hearing about with the okuma's aren't very rare. Ive heard that they have all the wizz bang components, but the quality of those components is not so high. Also, beware their manager of Garuantee's, he has been refered to the Spanish Inquisitor, and is rumoured to have denied even a priest of his replaced reel!!!!:mad:
Although i may be wrong and please put me wrong if i am, as these are only things which i have been told about!
Just thought i'd let you know.
Guys the Twinpower is nolonger for sale as I actually figured out how to switch the handle from left to right. There was a little plastic sleeve which I though was unable to be removed even after a couple of hours trying the other day. Well I took the side plate off again today and the sleeve fell out:o . The sleeve then goes in to the left side of the reel and the handle in to the right :D . Things would have been a lot simpler if I could read japanese.
Apologies to the guys who made an offer on it, but it has now taken pride of place in my stable of bream reels.
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