Exclusive Reels

[Brett's_daddy]

I just wondered what you thought of vendor exclusive reels that some of the big reel manufacturer's make? For example Lews makes the Carbonfire exclusively for DSG and makes the Tournament Laser Classic for Academy. To me they seem like decent reels but it also seems like their mainstream models are probably a better quality.

[J Francho]

Better than what?  Depends on the individual model.

[Owen_007]

They are the same thing as a laser MG just a different paint job 

[NYWayfarer]

35 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Better than what?  Depends on the individual model.

I agree it depends on the model. With some research you will find the exclusive reel is the same model as a reel already in the company's line-up with a different paint job. I have seen this with Lew's and Pflueger.

 

 

[Brett's_daddy]

I get it...sort of like Chevy and GMC trucks are the same models just with different colors/trim packages and grill emblem but both are made by the same company.

[Cak920]

9 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said:

I get it...sort of like Chevy and GMC trucks are the same models just with different colors/trim packages and grill emblem but both are made by the same company.

More like 2 Chevy trucks with different paint jobs and one has different style headlights. Same reel just different cosmetic. Not to say their is no exclusive reel that’s different. Daiwa makes cabelas branded reels and they are very similar to the Daiwa reels. I think they are actually made a little different though.