Now the affinity's have been in use for a couple of years, what are people's opinions of them?
I remember all the hype when they were first released but, was it all hype or are they as good as first thought.
Anyone out there who is still using them two or three years on?
Thanks
Greg.
I remember all the hype when they were first released but, was it all hype or are they as good as first thought.
Anyone out there who is still using them two or three years on?
Thanks
Greg.
In reply to Post #1
Yep, still using mine, and a mate is also - been faultless
Yep, still using mine, and a mate is also - been faultless
In reply to Post #2
Thanks Keith, that's what I was looking for
Thanks Keith, that's what I was looking for
In reply to Post #1
Still using mine also on my 12foot rods cant fault them.
Still using mine also on my 12foot rods cant fault them.
In reply to Post #1
Changed from Shimano's a few years back and love the reels. Cast well, nice to play fish on, and imo look good. Considering the price comparison to some other brands they are also a bargain. Can see me keeping these for a good few years to come
Changed from Shimano's a few years back and love the reels. Cast well, nice to play fish on, and imo look good. Considering the price comparison to some other brands they are also a bargain. Can see me keeping these for a good few years to come
In reply to Post #5
I think the older ones are better than the make 2 version
I think the older ones are better than the make 2 version
In reply to Post #6
This is exactly what I warned people about when these came out, stating only time would tell what would happen.. Well they didn't last long did they?
Wether pure fishing, or whoever distributes them, will be able to help with spare parts in the future is debatable; especially as the European carp market must be minuscule in comparison to the USA and Oceania market they also flood with new models all the time.
A nice smooth reel that looks ok, but can't be compared to long standing proven reels... of which I can only actually think of 4, that's really 2 but both available in 2 sizes.
You could always go for an ultegra only for that to be obsolete in 24 months too
This is exactly what I warned people about when these came out, stating only time would tell what would happen.. Well they didn't last long did they?
Wether pure fishing, or whoever distributes them, will be able to help with spare parts in the future is debatable; especially as the European carp market must be minuscule in comparison to the USA and Oceania market they also flood with new models all the time.
A nice smooth reel that looks ok, but can't be compared to long standing proven reels... of which I can only actually think of 4, that's really 2 but both available in 2 sizes.
You could always go for an ultegra only for that to be obsolete in 24 months too
In reply to Post #6
Can't comment on that, haven't used the version 2. Bought the older ones and they are still going very well.
Can't comment on that, haven't used the version 2. Bought the older ones and they are still going very well.
In reply to Post #7
Which is why I'm asking the question now Noj. From what I can see and have heard, Shimano have lowered their prices, have outsourced their manufacturing and the quality of their reels has suffered, especially in the lower end of the market. Daiwa possibly the same in their lower end reels.
Personally, I'm not fishing nearly enough these day's to justify spending on top end reels so, I'm looking for a reasonable quality reel that people can give some decent feedback on.
Which is why I'm asking the question now Noj. From what I can see and have heard, Shimano have lowered their prices, have outsourced their manufacturing and the quality of their reels has suffered, especially in the lower end of the market. Daiwa possibly the same in their lower end reels.
Personally, I'm not fishing nearly enough these day's to justify spending on top end reels so, I'm looking for a reasonable quality reel that people can give some decent feedback on.
In reply to Post #1
Fantastic reels, had cats over 60lb on my old mk1s I had and they coped perfectly, sold them and "upgraded" to daiwa entoh, biggest mistake I've made for a long time, sent those piles of **** back and bought some more penns. These are the mk2 version, and they don't really appear to be any different to the original ones except you don't get 2 handles and a spare spool now
Fantastic reels, had cats over 60lb on my old mk1s I had and they coped perfectly, sold them and "upgraded" to daiwa entoh, biggest mistake I've made for a long time, sent those piles of **** back and bought some more penns. These are the mk2 version, and they don't really appear to be any different to the original ones except you don't get 2 handles and a spare spool now
In reply to Post #10
I though the new ones did not come with spare spool but the old ones did.
I have got the 8000 version and have used them fishing in cape verde for sharks and they coped fine where are another reel sounds like a coffee grinder now after 2 weeks use there.
the penn coped with being dropped in the sand and rinsed in the swimming pool still as smooth as ever
I though the new ones did not come with spare spool but the old ones did.
I have got the 8000 version and have used them fishing in cape verde for sharks and they coped fine where are another reel sounds like a coffee grinder now after 2 weeks use there.
the penn coped with being dropped in the sand and rinsed in the swimming pool still as smooth as ever
In reply to Post #9
As Ian just pointed out mate, they're certainly capable. The issues arise if and when you do something stupid and break one, or one develops a fault (even the best product can have a few lemons slip through) with no spares available.
To be fair I'd have thought this is true for every company out there, with a few models supported well with spares and others being almost disposable; after all, very few people actually run anything into the ground these days. One look at the 2nd hand market tells you that..
Not sure there's is really enough difference between all the modern low-mid priced reels to recommend one over the other 
As Ian just pointed out mate, they're certainly capable. The issues arise if and when you do something stupid and break one, or one develops a fault (even the best product can have a few lemons slip through) with no spares available.
To be fair I'd have thought this is true for every company out there, with a few models supported well with spares and others being almost disposable; after all, very few people actually run anything into the ground these days. One look at the 2nd hand market tells you that..
Not sure there's is really enough difference between all the modern low-mid priced reels to recommend one over the other
In reply to Post #11
They don't mate, that's what I meant. Old ones had spare spool, new don't
They don't mate, that's what I meant. Old ones had spare spool, new don't
In reply to Post #12
What makes you think that you won't be able to get spares?
What makes you think that you won't be able to get spares?
Still over the moon with mine nothing worn or broken