Amazon Reels?

[Raul S]

Hi guys,

 

I was wondering if anyone here had experience purchasing non brand-name reels from sites like Amazon and what your thoughts were. Historically I've always used reels from Daiwa, Bass Pro, Shimano, etc., but one of my reels kicked the bucket a few weeks back and I just snagged a replacement on Amazon, and honestly its pretty nice. Was only like $25 too. Prior to this I wouldn't really consider buying off-brand, but now I'm not so sure. Anyone had any bad experiences with them?

 

FWIW this is the reel I got. 

[ironbjorn]

You don't have to justify your use of inexpensive equipment. If it works, it works.

[mrpao]

Usually you get what you pay for, but if it works well then awesome.

[MN Fisher]

I wouldn't expect this to last more than a season or two depending on how hard you use it - but it seems to be a decent reel for general use.

[garroyo130]

Just now, MN Fisher said:

I wouldn't expect this to last more than a season or two depending on how hard you use it - but it seems to be a decent reel for general use.

 

Its probably a carbon copy of someone elses design. Im sure it will be fine.

[Raul S]

4 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

 

Its probably a carbon copy of someone elses design. Im sure it will be fine.

They offer a pretty decent warranty on it so I'm optimistic it'll stand the test of time

[bulldog1935]

I've bought all my Ticas from Amazon, and got more than I paid - 3 of those were half-price loss-leader.  

Amazon stocks their own inventory in their warehouses, and if the shipping looks long, those are vendors that sell through Amazon.  

I take advantage of my prime to order Seaguar, lures, gadgets, cooking sauces...

 

 

Daiwa USA also sells on Amazon

[Michigander]

From my experience they are ok but tend not to be refined as much. Longevity isn't there from my experience either. They all got retired after a single hard season but my Daiwas and Shimanos are still strong after multiple years. I fish quite a bit and the cheapies just couldn't keep up.

[JustJames]

It might work but it is still 25 dollars reels. If you spend a little bit money on brand name and something go south within a year or few years later, you still have warranty or cheaper parts. 

[PhishLI]

3 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

I have this promising looking thing with centrifugal beans in it

Welp, I'll never get that one outta my head now. Henceforth, and forever more, I'll be adjusting my beans.

[MN Fisher]

22 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

Henceforth, and forever more, I'll be adjusting my beans.

Just not in public...please.

[FishTank]

4 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

Aliexpress can be a real gold mine of stange fishing translations and odd pictures.

 

 

 

 

And I wonder why I don't shop at Ali Express.....