looking to buy a new reel

[Mick Green]

could i do any better than a penn affinity 1000 at $139 at my local tackle store??

any info on this reel would be appreciated.

[buff]

AU $94.33 including a spare metal spool

Have a look on Ebay at
http://stores.ebay.com.au/MINSTOR-TACKLE/Home.html

The Penn is just a re-badged Ryobi. The Affinity is called Ryobi Zauber 1000. Its slightly different in colour and it has a metal quick fold handle not the machine cut one the Penn has.

I got a Penn affinity from a store here in Australia (no spare spool) and love it so much I decided to get a second, but got it from these guys on Ebay, found them to be totally reliable, in-fact the quickest and easiest thing I have got on Ebay.

[Simmsy]

I've got the 1000 Penn Affinity, very nice reel in that price range. V. smooth drag and good pressure.

[Mick Green]

ive got a daiwa samurai 7i 2000 at the moment how would the affinity 1000 compare in size to the daiwa ?

[Gudgeon]

Mick
I've also done what Buff did. Got a Affinity 4000 for my flatty outfit and was so impressed by it I got a Ryobi Zauber 3000 from Ebay/Minstor tackle (reliable service- but maybe they sell factory seconds as both reeels I got from Minstor had minor scratches?).

Whichever way you go, a Affinity/Zauber is a great reel for the price. The line lay is fantastic, they way a slow worm drive, meaning I can fish with genuine braids easily. I reckon this is their best selling point. I think long-term durability (>5 yrs) will be the issue compared to more expensive reels.

Bear in mind that they say "Designed and Engineered in Japan" but are Made in China.