What do you think

[In The Surf]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Do you guys really winch in fish by just turning the handle under enormous pressure? I pump the rod and gain line on the drop.

My question or thought is more on how does it compare with the blue/original version which I know is used a lot offshore especially abroad for tough fighters like big jacks etc... or is it a cheapened/scaled down version of the original. For the money I want to know what else is different.

I'm not completely sold on the Jap line of reels due to the how they are made and the materials used to construct these reels. I have read and seen photos of broken reel foots, handles, bails and other failures.

[Skitterpop]

Yeah Mike,

Was`nt thinking of the winch factor more like a drop or fall on rocks or such for the handle and other parts or frame.

Originally Posted by Mike P
Do you guys really winch in fish by just turning the handle under enormous pressure? I pump the rod and gain line on the drop