ryobi reels

[Loags]

hey guys,
I saw a few ryobi reels online (tresor & krieger) and they look quite nice selling for $95 delivered. Don't need anything fancy, but dont want anything rubbish either. Just wonder if anyone think these are decent reels that are equivalent to daiwas or shimanos in the $150ish mark. These ryobis do look the part tho.

[-mYrZ-]

Rather hang myself

[chris268]

Never seen or used em. For close to $95 dollars you can get decent entry level reels from Daiwa, Shimano, Pflueger etc. I've had Sienna FD's for a while that i start off on and they're still going good - plus they're only like $45 these days.
For around $100ish, maybe look at the Daiwa Aird - comes in a few sizes and has a spare spool.

[tuan]

Originally Posted by -mYrZ-

Rather hang myself

call the suicide line

[yellaterra]

Ha ha bit extreme!! Was eyeing off a Safari the other day, is there something I should know Mr MyrZ?

[BFA]

http://www.amazon.com/Pflueger-Supre...lueger+supreme

[tchoklat]

You lot are obviously youngsters. When I was a boy (60's and early 70's) there were only two reel brands; Ryobi and Daiwa. Haven't things changed.

[Squidlipz]

Originally Posted by tchoklat

You lot are obviously youngsters. When I was a boy (60's and early 70's) there were only two reel brands; Ryobi and Daiwa. Haven't things changed.

Is that yourself in the photo on your signature??

[tchoklat]

... yes a few years ago when I had long hair. Taken in Singapore!

[T Curve]

You look a lot like Doc Brown from Back to the Future.

[Squidlipz]

Originally Posted by T Curve

You look a lot like Doc Brown from Back to the Future.

Haha, thats where i was going with my question

Ryobi reels may have been OK in 1984 McFly, but id stay away from them today.

[shole01]

are they owned by another company? or still Ryobi?

[Luvias_R]

Reel snobs

[Tonka-T]

You guys do realize that the Penn Affinity reels were actually made by Ryobi and sold as Ryobi in other countries. They're a bit on heavy side but rock solid reels none the less. I have a 1000 size for about 8 odd years now and it's still going strong without ever giving it a service!!!

[Flyman1]

I am not sure about which Ryobi reels you are looking at, but I bought two small ones with rods for my kids years ago and they cost me $20 each with the rod included. I don't think I would spend the money on one know. The drags on the these reels were very simple and there are a lot better options and value for money around know. I have some Shimano stradics which are great I reckon for the money.