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desi

Member Since 08 Mar 2010
Offline Last Active Aug 20 2015 06:44 PM
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In Topic: Stockingfoot Breathable Wader and Wading Vest - BRAND NEW

06 May 2011 - 10:25 PM

size and location?


Large.

Newmarket, Markham on weekends

In Topic: Stockingfoot Breathable Wader and Wading Vest - BRAND NEW

06 May 2011 - 08:18 AM

Waders

In Topic: Low Cost Centre Pin Reel

11 April 2011 - 01:01 PM

Main difference between a $750 reel and $75 reel is the wages for the over-paid union worker, unheard of bonuses for the company CEO / CFO / and many other managers, unrealistic overhead expenses and greed of large corporations vs. a low-cost country taking advantage of unfair labour laws to generate jobs.

Personally, I have no issue supporting an underprevilaged / unskilled worker trying to make a living to bring himself above the poverty line. Unfair work conditions are better than no work anyday. Ask a father who's not able to put food in front of his child at dinner.

Enough of my thoughts.... back to the reel: I took the reel to Bass Pro yesterday. There were two employees in the flyshop who saw/played with the reel. They could not believe the quality of the reel for the price. They both are planning on ordering for themselves.

In Topic: Low Cost Centre Pin Reel

10 April 2011 - 10:03 PM

I have been asked by a few folks "how long does it (ikonix) spin for?"

I never timed it but let's just say it spins long enough to empty out your (300 yds) spool completely.

In Topic: Low Cost Centre Pin Reel

08 April 2011 - 12:23 PM

I agree with every word you said, Fishfight. China can easily build whatever quality the market is willling to pay for. If we ask them for 'cheap' parts, that's exactly what they build for us.

Anyway, I just received my Ikonix last week. I absolutely LOVE it. Not to mention the savings!! Landed price for me was around $82 CAD. The reel spins very good. Much better than the Ukrainian one... However, it does have a very slight wobble. Again, very sligth... If I compare it to the next reel up in price (Okuma Aventa at $180 or so CAD), I recommend this reel to everyone looking to get into centerpining economically. Let's face it, we all have other responsibilities that are more important then a fishing reel. As much as I'd llike to spend 750 dollars on a "brand name", I am very aware that the fish on the hook does not care what kind of reel is on the other side of the line.

Cheer.