From: D1SAR@VM1.CC.UAKRON.EDU (Steve Rimar)
Subject: Re: Shimano Vs Abu Garcia
Organization: The University of Akron
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1992 13:11:55 GMT

In article <1992Oct10.062847.20630@mnemosyne.cs.du.edu>
smustopo@nyx.cs.du.edu (sofjan mustopoh) writes:
 
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>   Today i go scouting for my X'mas present for myself.
> so i went in to Sport Unlimited . A big store selling
> just about everything. I browse the the baitcasting and
> spnning reels and found out the following.
>
>     First i asked for a recomendation in spinning reels
> the helpfull salesman handed me a Shimano Aero Stradic
> and Aero Symetry  reels and ask me to spin it.
> Wow i just could believe the smoothness of the reels.
> virtually no vibration at all. It also look so god
>oops  Good in the silvery finish. As i glance across
> the show case i saw Abu Garcia Pro Max and etc.
> i asked the salesman about them. the answer shock
>me . He said " I wouldn't even show you , they are
> overprice and have very low quality "
> At first i thought this is just a sales pitch.
> but he reluctanly pick up the Abu and spin it for me
> i hear so much noise coming out from it and it vibrate.
>  I play with ABU Garcia Pro Max for sevral minutes and
> Made up my mind . My choice will be Either Shimano
> Strdic or Symetry.
>
>   Next i look at another Shimano This time it is
> The Shimano Calcutta and Curado.
> Calcutta are style in silvery finish and have the look
> of old bait cast. Round. Meanwhile Curado have those
> Modern oval design and finsh in Red color.
> after disassemble the two i prefer Calcutta
> because it has simpler design which translate into
> easier maintenace. Both Calcutta and curado employ
> variable brake system . which i havent figure out
> how they work. and the 93 Calcutta has several improvement
> over 92 model which i found are 93 has equal length handles
> and 92 has short and long handles. 93 calcutta thumb bar is
> larger . And last 93 callcutta has 6 variable brake and
> 92 has only two.
>
>    I at least has partially made up my mind
> about my X'mas present . Now is there any one who use
> Calcutta and would like to tell your stories.
> Same with Shimano Symetry and Stradic.
>
> Muskie
> "Next year i'm gonna fish with Shimano"
>
Choosing a reel is a hard choice to make when there are so many brands and
styles.  The most important things that I look for are the following:
 1. Cost. How much can you afford to spend.  This makes a big difference in
    your overall choices.  A cheap poorly constructed reel will have problems
    and discourage a lot of beginners.
 2. Baitcast , spinning  or fly.
 3. Brand names.  Stick with the top brand names Shimano, Daiwa, Abu Garcia,
    Mitchell, Penn, etc. (not sure of all the fly reel brands)
 4. The type of fish you are going to use this reel on the most.
 5. The type of fishing you will be doing.  Casting, trolling, bobber and
    worm fishing a few feet out, etc.
 6. The type and length of rod.  This would be for balance.
 7. The feel in your hands.
 8. Construction. Ball bearings or bushings.  Bearings will last longer and
    feel smoother most of the time. Gears - brass, aluminium, plastic etc.
 9. Features. Auto cast, drag system, quick change spools, etc.
10. Do you like it? don't let a person sell you one that you don't like.
    Remember a lot of Pro fishermen are paid to use certain brand names.
 
    Some of you will have other reasons to choose a reel you may want to
    post them.
 
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