In reply to Post #15
Both very good jeff, I preferred the drag dial on the mk2, no difference in how it worked but the shape is better for me on the second version. Other than that I couldn't seperate them really.
Both very good jeff, I preferred the drag dial on the mk2, no difference in how it worked but the shape is better for me on the second version. Other than that I couldn't seperate them really.
Anyone know what is different on the Mk3's?
In reply to Post #16
Do the handles fold on mk 2 like mk 1
Do the handles fold on mk 2 like mk 1
In reply to Post #18
Yes mate
Yes mate
In reply to Post #16
They are stated as a quick drag, how quick are the ones you use bud.
More than half a turn from lock up to free spool?
They are stated as a quick drag, how quick are the ones you use bud.
More than half a turn from lock up to free spool?
In reply to Post #19
In reply to Post #20
No, about half a turn if I remember correctly.
No, about half a turn if I remember correctly.
In reply to Post #12
Thanks IP and Weaver. I did look at these previously and for no reason, dropped off the list. I'm asking the Miss to send off to Santa for a set of the AF II 7000 LC CC. The LC Blacks II and new III have too much white text and I think the weight and drag feature are worth the extra cash on the CCs. The drag/spool face-on, looks wise compares to the Basia Customs. Best looking reels in my view, but can't justify the price to purchase.
So thanks for recommendations. Fingers crossed, hope Santa avoids COVID.
Thanks IP and Weaver. I did look at these previously and for no reason, dropped off the list. I'm asking the Miss to send off to Santa for a set of the AF II 7000 LC CC. The LC Blacks II and new III have too much white text and I think the weight and drag feature are worth the extra cash on the CCs. The drag/spool face-on, looks wise compares to the Basia Customs. Best looking reels in my view, but can't justify the price to purchase.
So thanks for recommendations. Fingers crossed, hope Santa avoids COVID.
In reply to Post #1
14000XTDs... Been using mine for about 2 years. I'm not gentle on my gear, e,g. made up rods are transported in a jonboat to the spot. Do need the sili washers ... only real negative is handles, need to loosen to close them..
14000XTDs... Been using mine for about 2 years. I'm not gentle on my gear, e,g. made up rods are transported in a jonboat to the spot. Do need the sili washers ... only real negative is handles, need to loosen to close them..
In reply to Post #22
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In reply to Post #25
Thread now has wrong title, as I've ordered the Penn Affinity 7000 Longcast Custom Carbons - retail price £219, seen them across the web for all sorts of prices normally £189. I've just brought them for £149.99 from Waveinn on-line, the Affinity variants are also available at good prices in case anyone is in the market.
Thread now has wrong title, as I've ordered the Penn Affinity 7000 Longcast Custom Carbons - retail price £219, seen them across the web for all sorts of prices normally £189. I've just brought them for £149.99 from Waveinn on-line, the Affinity variants are also available at good prices in case anyone is in the market.
In reply to Post #26
£127 if you'd used the discount code BF15 apparently
£127 if you'd used the discount code BF15 apparently
In reply to Post #1
Id take the Okuma all day long in this choice. The XTD is the cheaper cousin of the rest of the Ultegra range and feels it too me.
Okuma, whilst perceived as cheap, open one up and see the contrast of engineering. The T-Rex is a great reel, solid and will serve you well for year. Same for the Okuma 8K, a seriously good reel often ignored purely based on the name of company.
Daiwa & Shimano have dominated the market for years in the UK but when you actually compare Penn & Okuma against them, technically they both easily out engineer the Daiwa & Shimano offerings and for significantly less investment.
Ive sold my Shimanos for Okuma and haven't ever regretted it, quite the opposite.
If you wanna talk, best engineered, best reels in the World, then Daiwa Saltiga, Shimano Stella and the Okuma Makira all have there positives. Also, Okuma is one of the biggest reel manufacturers in the world so they aint no tinpot, fly by night product.
Id take the Okuma all day long in this choice. The XTD is the cheaper cousin of the rest of the Ultegra range and feels it too me.
Okuma, whilst perceived as cheap, open one up and see the contrast of engineering. The T-Rex is a great reel, solid and will serve you well for year. Same for the Okuma 8K, a seriously good reel often ignored purely based on the name of company.
Daiwa & Shimano have dominated the market for years in the UK but when you actually compare Penn & Okuma against them, technically they both easily out engineer the Daiwa & Shimano offerings and for significantly less investment.
Ive sold my Shimanos for Okuma and haven't ever regretted it, quite the opposite.
If you wanna talk, best engineered, best reels in the World, then Daiwa Saltiga, Shimano Stella and the Okuma Makira all have there positives. Also, Okuma is one of the biggest reel manufacturers in the world so they aint no tinpot, fly by night product.
In reply to Post #28
absolute rubbish try using these reels for sea fishing where they come under extreme load all but the shimmano will be goosed in no time.Been there worn the teashirt time and time again.People talk absolute crap on here about reels.
absolute rubbish try using these reels for sea fishing where they come under extreme load all but the shimmano will be goosed in no time.Been there worn the teashirt time and time again.People talk absolute crap on here about reels.
In reply to Post #29
None more so than you......
None more so than you......