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bentrod

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What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« on: April 05, 2008, 08:15:20 AM »
Quantum for me.
I bought a quantum 12 years ago (100.00 US).  At the time it was their best reel and I was pumped to use it.  I took it with me on a week-long fishing trip.  Half way through the first retreive, the whole gearing completely blew up.  I ended up fishing the rest of the trip with a $15 spinning reel from the bait shop.

When I got back, I contacted Quantum and they were rude and wouldn't even look at the reel.  They told me that if the dealer wouldn't do anything for me, then they wouldn't either.  Lucky for me, I bought it at Cabelas and exchanged it for a Shimano.  I have since taken the oath to never buy a Quantum. 
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2008, 09:03:29 AM »
I bought my son a okuma salmon spinner last summer for my son. Lasted 10 min and broke. Piece of junk. I personally like Abu - goood reliable, fairly priced.
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2008, 12:25:51 PM »
I love the Abu Garcia with Embassader reel. Great reel, payed a fair price and it hasnt blown on me yet after 5 months of fishing it in harsh conditions. I do not personally like Shimano reels that much (Some are really great though). I've gone through 2 in the last year and a half, one was a corsair and i forget what the other one was lol....
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2008, 12:29:08 PM »
it must be the tica reel that i bought in singapore pretty bad reel or maybe i can't use it ? lol

my luna is still the best !
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Sam Salmon

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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2008, 12:41:57 PM »
See sig line for details!
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2008, 04:52:57 PM »
The worst is always the cheapest with reels.
Wal-mart spinning reel: $9.99
lasted about 3weeks which and about 30pinks, isn't as bad as I thought it would be.
Good for the girl friend, that way you can break on on every trip out ;D
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2008, 06:19:22 PM »
B-Rod,,,,,,,, let me fix you up with a Real Reel some day and make your day. The whole Diawa line of level winds are BAD.....Dargs just don't hold up  . You truly get what you PAY for........
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2008, 07:27:10 PM »
corsair
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2008, 07:57:31 PM »
no name spinning reel i bought in the states for $15 so i could fish bass for 3 days. Everything else has been top notch
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2008, 09:50:28 PM »
Quantum spinning rod and reel combo which cost me about $50. I guess it's hard to get quality if you're not willing to spend the $$.
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2008, 10:36:53 PM »
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2008, 11:18:28 PM »
Quote from: ~IvAn~ on April 05, 2008, 10:36:53 PM
Quote from: kingpin on April 05, 2008, 07:27:10 PM
corsair

I second that!

I third that! I got my gears burnt out by a Spring on the Fraser....
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2008, 05:28:37 PM »
i would have to say the pflueger trion
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2008, 08:52:37 AM »
Shimano Cardiff, I've used baitcasters for years and the guy at Sportsmans said I needed more practice.
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Re: What's the worst reel you've ever owned?
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2008, 09:33:36 AM »
Quantum bait caster back in the day, used it once and put back in the box.
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