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Back Beach · 06-21-2007, 04:37 AM

Bought my first one in 1985. Still have it, along with six other 229 models. They are very sturdy and have very good drags. If you decide to get one, pony up the extra $$ for the metal spool original P229F model that is in production.The graphite ones kind of suck. Its well worth it and sells around $185. Best ditch reel there is IMO. No levelwind, so you need to educate your thumb.

06-21-2007, 04:37 AM	#6
Back Beach Respect your elvers iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: franklin ma Posts: 3,368	Bought my first one in 1985. Still have it, along with six other 229 models. They are very sturdy and have very good drags. If you decide to get one, pony up the extra $$ for the metal spool original P229F model that is in production.The graphite ones kind of suck. Its well worth it and sells around $185. Best ditch reel there is IMO. No levelwind, so you need to educate your thumb.