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03-17-2012, 07:56 AM
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I received mine late in Aug last year and fished it hard,4-6 times a week with consistent dunking up until the end of Nov during the crazy SOCO run. And had a little back play, sent it a back to Penn and they replaced a few bearings and the drive plate for nothing, Like anything new there will be a few bugs to be worked out, but I think that Penn is fully committed to working with the costumers on this one. I also own a VS 250 and find myself reaching for that reel more than the other, but simply love both. Plus the fact I won it in a little CR contest helps too.
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03-17-2012, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Monmouth University, NJ
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well, i guess its time to decide what I want. gave my 704z its first trip of teh year yesterday, drag is shot and i cracked teh handle. wast even swimming it, handle cracked when i dropped it walking on a jetty. only problem know is I literally have 5 bucks in my bank,so I may have to use my emblem pro for a while until I get enough money in order
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03-18-2012, 09:46 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FinS 32
well, i guess its time to decide what I want. gave my 704z its first trip of teh year yesterday, drag is shot and i cracked teh handle. wast even swimming it, handle cracked when i dropped it walking on a jetty. only problem know is I literally have 5 bucks in my bank,so I may have to use my emblem pro for a while until I get enough money in order
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Do you have a spare 704 / parts lying around? The one thing they are great for is bring easy to repair and trash them all over. If the bank is light - stick with the Penn until things improve?? I know it is hard to say MUST RESIST TEMPTATION 
Early ZBs, thousands of VS were US made - not sure of the serial # cutoffs. |
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03-18-2012, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Monmouth University, NJ
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Originally Posted by JohnR
Do you have a spare 704 / parts lying around? The one thing they are great for is bring easy to repair and trash them all over. If the bank is light - stick with the Penn until things improve?? I know it is hard to say MUST RESIST TEMPTATION
Early ZBs, thousands of VS were US made - not sure of the serial # cutoffs. |
i dont anymore, this was by backup handle lol. i have a friend with some though, jut gotta paint it to match the rest |
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03-18-2012, 08:05 PM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Central MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
Do you have a spare 704 / parts lying around? The one thing they are great for is bring easy to repair and trash them all over. If the bank is light - stick with the Penn until things improve?? I know it is hard to say MUST RESIST TEMPTATION
Early ZBs, thousands of VS were US made - not sure of the serial # cutoffs. |
I believe the VS cut off was right around 7000. That being said I don't think you are sacrificing anything buying a reel made in china
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