ryobi - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

fishdog13 · 02-10-2005, 04:31 PM

who sells them. i think they might rival diawa

basswipe · 02-10-2005, 04:35 PM

Been a long time since I've seen one.A Ryobi spinner was one of the first reels I had as a child after I graduated from spincast reels.

As kid all my fishing stuff was bought at the Navy Exchange
or K-Mart.

mikecc · 02-10-2005, 05:00 PM

Berkley bought them out and shut them down years ago. Dont think they are made any longer.

basswipe · 02-10-2005, 05:03 PM

The company exists for sure.They still manufacture low budget power tools.

mikecc · 02-10-2005, 05:04 PM

Different division

tlapinski · 02-10-2005, 05:40 PM

they make high end spinners for the asian market comparable to Saltigas. ugly as hell, though! looks like they were put together with a nail gun.

Team Rock On · 02-10-2005, 06:40 PM

source for used ryobis....

http://japantackle.com/Limited_edition.htm

Sea Dangles · 02-10-2005, 06:58 PM

type ryobi into ebay. they are overseas and it looks like there is one high end model

BernOC · 02-10-2005, 07:19 PM

hottackle has em...high to low end models. I suppose service and repairs might be an issue over here.

Mike P · 02-10-2005, 08:12 PM

Low end reels that you can't get parts for---sounds like a great idea

If you really want to fish with a POS reel, at least get a Tica. The company is very good about replacing them when they break. Order a spare handle or two when you first get the reel and carry a spare in your bag. I got a 4500 Camry for my son. He bent the handle the second time he used it.

fishdog13 · 02-15-2005, 06:22 PM

thanks