In reply to Post #29
In reply to Post #30
I didn't realise the old original tournies were still in production..
I didn't realise the old original tournies were still in production..
I own a set of tournaments, use them all the time, and love them. They do what they say on the tin and are solid.
But are they the best all round reel? I dont think so. Ive not used power aeros or isos but would guess they can do anything a tournie can, but in a far smoother and nicer way.
I have basias that do everything better than a tournie can, they are a pleasure to use in comparison. But i keep the tournies on a set of rods and use them if im going to be laying rods on the floor etc. Not that the basias would have an issue on the floor, just my choice.
But are they the best all round reel? I dont think so. Ive not used power aeros or isos but would guess they can do anything a tournie can, but in a far smoother and nicer way.
I have basias that do everything better than a tournie can, they are a pleasure to use in comparison. But i keep the tournies on a set of rods and use them if im going to be laying rods on the floor etc. Not that the basias would have an issue on the floor, just my choice.
In reply to Post #33
Finally a balanced post about tournies
I get why people like them and yeah they last a long time but in terms of features, smoothness etc there must be literally 50 better mainstream reels out there now, many of them significantly cheaper
With regard to the op, personally i use iso's (original and new)....switched from being a 20 year shimano user about 5 years ago and havent looked back
Finally a balanced post about tournies
I get why people like them and yeah they last a long time but in terms of features, smoothness etc there must be literally 50 better mainstream reels out there now, many of them significantly cheaper
With regard to the op, personally i use iso's (original and new)....switched from being a 20 year shimano user about 5 years ago and havent looked back
In reply to Post #18
Just out of curiosity,did you get stung for import duty/taxes on these?
Regards Andy
Just out of curiosity,did you get stung for import duty/taxes on these?
Regards Andy
In reply to Post #30
Might have a brand new set of three tournament 6000t for sale on here soon, keep on look out in classifieds next week chaps
Might have a brand new set of three tournament 6000t for sale on here soon, keep on look out in classifieds next week chaps
In reply to Post #34
Tournies and iso's seem to be main contenders.
Daiwa Basia and Shimano techniums seem to change designs yearly which i presume means limited spares or is it just cosmetic changes ?
Tournies and iso's seem to be main contenders.
Daiwa Basia and Shimano techniums seem to change designs yearly which i presume means limited spares or is it just cosmetic changes ?
In reply to Post #36
You may get a buyer if anyone needs a pair of spod reels .
You may get a buyer if anyone needs a pair of spod reels .
In reply to Post #38
what's wrong with the 6000t model?
what's wrong with the 6000t model?
Absolutely nothing a large Tackle dealer told me to get them over the basia a few years back stating they where the best Daiwa did. As mentioned I have ISOs as well but the crappy line guard similar to Shimarnos is just that. The ISOs should be serviced from new not that I have had mine done yet but they are without doubt clunky. They are marginally smoother that Tournies and and certainly quieter and lighter which balance well with my main rods however the tournies are superb with my 13' Balisters.
As for Shimarno the 10k was awesome and a cult reel sadly however parts are not available and this along with the poor line guard prevents me from using them although the original 8k specials I had 20 years ago are still going strong along with my Emblem Golds.
As for Shimarno the 10k was awesome and a cult reel sadly however parts are not available and this along with the poor line guard prevents me from using them although the original 8k specials I had 20 years ago are still going strong along with my Emblem Golds.
In reply to Post #40
"Absolutely nothing a large Tackle dealer told me to get them over the basia a few years back stating they where the best Daiwa did. As mentioned I have ISOs as well but the crappy line guard similar to Shimarnos is just that. The ISOs should be serviced from new not that I have had mine done yet but they are without doubt clunky. They are marginally smoother that Tournies and and certainly quieter and lighter which balance well with my main rods however the tournies are superb with my 13' Balisters.
As for Shimarno the 10k was awesome and a cult reel sadly however parts are not available and this along with the poor line guard prevents me from using them although the original 8k specials I had 20 years ago are still going strong along with my Emblem Go"
I need new reels, so ultimately what should I buy?
"Absolutely nothing a large Tackle dealer told me to get them over the basia a few years back stating they where the best Daiwa did. As mentioned I have ISOs as well but the crappy line guard similar to Shimarnos is just that. The ISOs should be serviced from new not that I have had mine done yet but they are without doubt clunky. They are marginally smoother that Tournies and and certainly quieter and lighter which balance well with my main rods however the tournies are superb with my 13' Balisters.
As for Shimarno the 10k was awesome and a cult reel sadly however parts are not available and this along with the poor line guard prevents me from using them although the original 8k specials I had 20 years ago are still going strong along with my Emblem Go"
I need new reels, so ultimately what should I buy?