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I wonder if the comparison is like going from a Hyundai Pony to a Minivan, hell of a jump in quality and performance and well worth the extra money.
No doubt that the reel is probably great and I think Ill run out and buy a couple based on your unbiased info.
P.S. Does anyone want to buy my Hyundai Pony?
Not quite sure why some of the responses are so sarcastic.
I'm mearly giving an honest product review. Like I said in the initial post,I've only used cheaper gear up till now and I've had my share of issues with all of it.
My fishing rods and reels are tools, and quality tools last longer and do the job right....consistantly.That's all I was getting at.
No different than spending money on a quality car...or BOAT.
I'm not pushing anyone to drop $500 on a reel. I happened to decide that it was something I'd like to have and I wrote an honest review of it.
I've caught fish on the cheapest gear,some of it rediculously crappy,but it simply isn't as enjoyable as using quality gear to me.
Mike, don't take it to heart, the boys are just having some fun.
I can undertand why some would be perplexed at dropping a half grand on a fishing reel.
Me for example, I can't tell the difference between a $500 stereo system, and $1500 stereo system.
But I bet I could hear the difference of a $5000 stereo system.
Equate your $500 reel to a $5000 stereo system. Chances are, most folks are not in a position to even shop at that kind of store. And most are just as happy with $500 - $1500 stereos.
But for those who have truly experienced the high end (unfortunately I am not one of them) I'm sure it is worth every penny spent.
If you have any more reviews to share, please do. It was well expressed and valuable to everyone who read it.
It simply boils down to buying what you can afford. Just because you can't afford something doesn't make it crap... is it over priced.. sure but what isn't these days.
Don't get me wrong, it was a great review, and a fantastic write, but comparatively speaking to cars, if you want the finest, you have to buy a rolls royce. Now, if i had a rolls royce i wouldn't use it for an every day driver, but some would.
I guess I will stick to the hyundais of reels, the still get me there, at the speed limit, and i still have 500 for gas.
Pay no mind to Greenbastard. He's just upset that even a $500 reel still wouldn't help him catch fish.
It was a great review and that is certainly a great reel. My dad has one of the older models, it's about 10 years old and still works like new. Cost him $400 US back then. He'll tell you any day of the week it's still his favourite reel.. and the only one that I'm not allowed to touch!
