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andy1_i
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Joined: Aug 02, 2008
Posts: 1839
Location: lowestoft,suffolk
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Fri May 07, 2010 11:50 am |
 
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i just picked one of these up for £20,secondhand,from a tackle dealer,its not old just a bit of paint chipping on the handle. has anybody used one before,ive found that its sorted my casting distance out by a considerable amount (paired with my daiwa supercast).has anybody had any ploblems that i should be made aware of for future reference.
all the best
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eccles
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Joined: May 19, 2005
Posts: 3043
Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire
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Fri May 07, 2010 7:51 pm |
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Don't have that particular model but have found in the last three years that Diawa sea reels are pretty robust and cast well. If the reel is in good condition, I think you did well at that price. |
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reel_wizard
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Joined: Nov 20, 2009
Posts: 417
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Sat May 08, 2010 2:51 am |
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Ultimately if your happy with it that's all that matters ... but if it's the standard model they are only about £29 new. Look okay for the price though. |
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eccles
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Joined: May 19, 2005
Posts: 3043
Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire
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Sat May 08, 2010 6:05 am |
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More like £35 - 40 I think you will find RW. |
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andy1_i
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Joined: Aug 02, 2008
Posts: 1839
Location: lowestoft,suffolk
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Sat May 08, 2010 9:28 am |
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cheers guys,looks like a big thumbs up then  .it has to be one of the smoothest reels ive had.just thought i would ask about to be sure i havent wasted money on a lemon.
all the best
Andy |
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reel_wizard
Sea Fishing Reels Moderator
Joined: Nov 20, 2009
Posts: 417
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Sat May 08, 2010 11:55 am |
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| More like £35 - 40 I think you will find RW. |
Nope!
Galloway Angling - £29.99
2nd listing on a google search, not tricky to find. |
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eccles
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Joined: May 19, 2005
Posts: 3043
Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire
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Sat May 08, 2010 11:58 am |
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Blimey that is incredibly cheap for a Scotch firm. |
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conga
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Joined: Dec 12, 2009
Posts: 360
Location: cambridgeshire
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Sat May 08, 2010 1:09 pm |
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i just picked one of these up for £20,secondhand,from a tackle dealer,its not old just a bit of paint chipping on the handle. has anybody used one before,ive found that its sorted my casting distance out by a considerable amount (paired with my daiwa supercast).has anybody had any ploblems that i should be made aware of for future reference.
all the best
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Hi Andy-I have had a pair of Opus 5500 reels for over two years now,am very pleased with them and had no problems so far(wish I could have found them at current prices though!!) Cheers,Mick |
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Geggy_poos
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Joined: Jul 18, 2008
Posts: 651
Location: Bournemouth
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Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:41 pm |
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My brother just bought a Opus 5500 reel from ebay. Having it's test ride tonight. Looks like a nice reel for the money though.
Greg |
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eccles
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Joined: May 19, 2005
Posts: 3043
Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire
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Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:35 pm |
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Check that the bale arm screw is nice and tight b4 use - some have come adrift. |
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Geggy_poos
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Joined: Jul 18, 2008
Posts: 651
Location: Bournemouth
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Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:54 pm |
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Cheers Eccles will do. Bought after your suggestion 
Greg |
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