Anyone remember the Scorpion 1000 4x4?

[FrogInTheWell]

I found one NIB at an estate sale.  I don't really remember them but it looks to be older judging by the paperwork inside.  Anyone know when they were made, are they any good?   Took a chance and paid 50 bucks for it.  Tried to post photo but no luck,  Thanks.

[new2BC4bass]

This one?

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimanoscorpion.html

 

[FrogInTheWell]

Just now, new2BC4bass said:

This one?

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimanoscorpion.html

 

Yup, 2004 huh?  Wonder how they performed over the long run?  Thanks for the link..

Did some research and I guess this is reel was basically a JDM Curado ..

[JustJames]

They perform great and better than a lot of newer model in 100-200 price range. If it is brand new and you paid only 50, that is a super good deal there. 

[FrogInTheWell]

I think I did ok on it.  It sure doesn't appear to have ever been used..i.e not sign of being mounted on a rod...and no line.  The dust on the box was another clue, lol  Thanks for the replies,  Joe.

[Derek1]

$50 is cool, I would have bought it. 
now throw some line on it and go fishing. 

[new2BC4bass]

If you read the article, then you saw maximum tested drag was 3 pounds.  That is why I planned on using mine on a ML rod.  I paid almost 3 times that amount several years ago for a used specimen.  Second time out the drag started stuttering.  Had plans (and still do) of sending it out for cleaning, but with so many other reels on hand that hasn't happen yet.

 

I like the looks of the reel, and as I remember it cast just fine.  It is a Shimano, so longevity should be excellent.  No idea about part availability.