new okuma fina ?

[big mumma]

I've been told there is a new okuma fina model coming out. Does anyone know if this is true and what the differences are from the previous one ? as I understand they cost about twice as much as the old model.

ps: will the smallest model still be the 3000 size ?

cheers.

[Angry]

Hold on trying to find a piccy, They look completely different

here we go, try this http://www.tackletour.com/reviewokumafina.shtm

hope this helps

[Keeno]

Hi guys

I can tell you that the Okuma Fina FI - 30 is definitely not new
Ive had that exact one for almost 2 years. Works a treat & have caught many a bream on it

Cheers

Keeno

[pw-bream]

Originally posted by Keeno
I can tell you that the Okuma Fina FI - 30 is definitely not new
Ive had that exact one for almost 2 years.

I think you are missing the fact that this is a new version of the Fina.

Holden have been making and selling "Commodores" since the late 70's, doesn't stop them from releasing a "new" one every couple of years.

Did you read the review/comparison of the old and new Fina at tackletour?

[big mumma]

to pw, I do understand that it is simply a new model but my local tackle store told me that the new one was going to cost about $120.00, hence my confusion as it should retail for about $50 or $60.

cheers.

Hey Big Mumma.
Id suggest that the price increase is in line with the quality upgrades. Th added bearings, new drive/gears, new handle, new drag and new spool/spool lip...
The upgrades now put that reel into the over $100 category. If your after an Okuma around the original price range, try the Avenger.
Hope this helps mate.

Dave

[big mumma]

yeah I was leaning towards the AV-20 to put on my squidgy 7' untill I heard about the new fina. The review on tackletour says it should still be about $50.00 though. Maybe the store attendent didn't know what he was talking about.

ps does anyone have any experience of a TICA GH 2000 ?

[Bear]

Was that $50US being a US site.

That would explain a bit.

[Keeno]

pw-bream,

Yes I did look at the site I was interested to see the new one
I can assure u that the so called "new fina" pictured on that site is the exact same one i have had for around 2 years
cost me $84.95 at a guess
The gold stuff on the bottom of the reel comes off rather quickly & easily
my reel isnt very attractive anymore but everything is still working fine

Is it sposed to be new to Australia or wot?
I have seen the other model around aswell i thort the olf one in picture was called the FA - 30

anyways if u want to ask any further questions about that reel fire away!

Cheers

Keeno

[Keeno]

Oh and i just say the review for that reel was dated 18th April 2002
and i woulda got it about October/November 2001

but feel free to tell me otherwise

Keeno

Hi Guys, I have a Shimano Symetre that I got from America four years before is was released here in Oz as a new model:D

Cheers Samurai

Hey guys...
I have this dildo (the Ultravibe 3000) which i got from germany 3 years ago...and your gonna try telling me i dont have it...bloody hell! lol:D
Just thought i'd have some fun and lighten up this rather boring friday night!

dave


ps: i have no such dildo...i wish i did however...lol

[Keeno]

lol Kingpin

It was a rather exciting conversation we were having :D

Guys, I was'nt kidding about that Symetre.

Samurai

lol...sorry samurai...i wasnt taking the piss out of you;)
I couldnt help but make some fun out of some pretty petty DohDohDohDoh before...lol

Dave

[MCDOTO]

i have ashimano synocopate 4000 which i luv but not seen
any more of then around .
Tom

[pw-bream]

Well tnhat really seems to confirm that Australia gets the short end of the Okuma stick. 2 years afetr release before a new model lands here?

This is just like the mythical "Inspira" that never was.

I'm sorry that I doubted you :-(