Hey gear guys! This any good?

[Jimmy_1]

Hey,

Just throwing this out to you and maybe you can advise.

There is a website called Aliexpress....

Basically these reels will come with Chinese markings BUT they are what was made for the bigger companies and so are sold WAY cheaper.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-10-1 ... 14449.html

Here is just one for an example. There is MANY more!
$0.87 for a cast champ is pretty darn good for the trout guys!

[biggs]

Basically these reels will come with Chinese markings BUT they are what was made for the bigger companies and so are sold WAY cheaper

I doubt that very much.

[Jimmy_1]

Well I know that the clothing is not knock off but actually run-offs for the production line.
China has different IP laws than North America. Most things are made in off-shore anyways.

My point was do you think any of this gear is any good?? For $30 if its crapola you are only out $30 right?

[biggs]

I would probably stay away. For $30, its going to be junk. They kind of look like low end Quantums and if they was ever a reel from one of the big companies not to copy, they would be it IMO!

Obviously I have no real proof of it being junk but with reels, you get what you pay for. For someone getting into baitcasting, I would never recommend a $30 reel and for someone who uses baitcasters I doubt they would buy a $30 baitcaster.

[Wallyboss]

Try one and let us know!

[Jimmy_1]

I may order this one to try

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Trulinoy ... 05032.html

[smitty55]

I wouldn't touch that junk Jimmy. Ultra lightweight means cheap plastic mostly and those bearings will be super cheaply made. That warranty is a joke. Save your hard earned money bud and buy decent quality.

Cheers

[Out4trout]

Seller "SuperEasyCatch" has made a catch. LOL

[ah_long]

no

[StarTzar]

no

X2 = nono

[GuinnessGuy]

I say try it! If you don't like it, you can get your $$ on Kijiji.

...then again, I a little biased!

[Jimmy_1]

Ok but what if I upgrade the bearing etc using the after-market suppliers posted on here?

Could I not concievably end up with something really slick and good for under $100 that way?

[Tip-up]

After reading the specs..its safe to say I would have those gears turned to mush after a couple outings with one

[lape0019]

Jimmy,

I took a look at those reels and for $30.00, I would say you are getting what you pay for if you end up going this route. The Abu Garcia Black Max is listed on that site for $55.00. That reel is IMO Junk. It has no free spool, is heavy, and over all looks cheaply made. I could only imagine that this one would be worse.

I also don’t think upgrading the bearing would be worthwhile. I would guess that a pair of decent replacement bearing would add another $15.00 to your reel. You could spend way more, but you would have to ask yourself it would be worth it because if you Dropped Boca Abec 7 orange seals in there, you would be looking at around $40.00 extra dollars. Also unlike most other quality reels, you would have to measure the inner and outer races to see if you could get one that would fit.

I say if you want to, go for it, but I would rather throw $39.99 into one of my reels that I already own than spend it on something like that.

[Jimmy_1]

Thanks for the constructive input gentlemen.

It is appreciated.

I was only trying to ascertain whether it was possible to buy one of these reals and upgrade it.

Therefore I will ask what some decent, lesser priced reels on the market might be?
I have not purchased any fishing gear (other than tackel) in 3 years. As before that I had invested and divested heavily.

This advice may also appeal to other members who don't/can't justify $300+ reel or rod purchases.