catman Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 Here is the site, anyone looked at one or have any feedback.. http://www.compleatangler.biz/ I was born at night, but not last night. Odds are with the prepared...
Terry Beeson Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 I want to know what the "composite" is based on... Unbreakable? Let them send me one and test it for a few days... I can break an anvil with a rubber hammer... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
SilverMallard Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 I think it's way cool, but I can buy 7 Okuma composite reels for about the same $200. I just can't get excited about expensive reels except for applications for game fish over 20 lbs. (salmon, steelhead, saltwater, stripers, etc.) SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
gonefishin Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 It seems to me every time mankind comes up with something unbreakable - it gets broke. I'm with Terry, they should send me one for an extensive field test. If it can stand up to me it would have to be a great reel. I would rather be fishin'. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
SilverMallard Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 I have some composite reels that I know I could drive nails with and then take them fishing. But I don't believe in words like unbreakable, unsinkable, fireproof, waterproof, etc. These words are used in marketing literature in place of longer, less impressive, but more accurate phrases like "extremely rugged, exceptionally buoyant even when damaged, maximum flame resistant, and water-tight to X depth of submergence." A lot of folks poo-poo composite reels, but I am a HUGE fan of them for their durability, low maintenance, and low price tag when compared to fully machined aluminum. And I just will not buy a stamped reel. Loop reels are supposedly da bomb. But unless I was doing some serious saltwater fishing for high-speed fish, I just wouldn't even consider spending that kind of jack on a reel. SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
motroutbum Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 If you know anything about loop, then that would prove your wrong. of course if you take a sledge to it you are gonna break it. how ignorant can you be. usually when it comes to reels the unbreakable comes from day to day wear and tear and banging it on rocks or dropping it. Not from beating it with a hammer. There are two types of people. Those who dream dreams and wish, then there are the do'ers. I am a do'er!
WebFreeman Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 of course if you take a sledge to it you are gonna break it. how ignorant can you be. Are you that big of an butt to your clients or is it just us? “Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” — Henry David Thoreau Visit my web site @ webfreeman.com for information on freelance web design.
timsfly Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 Dan Baileys used to put out a clear reel, it was standard arbor and it was a neat little reel, not that expensive, I think it was about 48.00 but it was unusual looking and I sold a few and none have broke yet, they seem to be very durable, I just put new line on one a few months ago. Tim Homesley 23387 st. hwy 112 Cassville, Mo 65625 Roaring River State park Tim's Fly Shop www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop
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