Super User Darth-Baiter Posted March 7 Super User Posted March 7 new only, or freebie hand-me-downs from my baller friends. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 7 Super User Posted March 7 New if on closeout with a great price. Used otherwise, but must also be at a great price. Have more used than new. I also collected quite a few Daiwa casting reels and a few Daiwa spinning reels that were out of production. Same for rods. I paid full price only once, and that was a rod specifically made for DSG and I was just starting out with casting. Have given it away. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 7 Super User Posted March 7 De[ends on the reel - most of mine are new - but usually purchased JDM for under US prices, the exceptions are the few Pflueger Patriarchs I've gotten in Excellent condition on the used market...all for under 1/2 retail price. 2 Quote
10,000 lakes Bassin Posted March 7 Posted March 7 15 hours ago, newapti5 said: Maybe in the future when yen gets much stronger. I’ve noticed that it’s been rising lately. I need to pull the trigger and buy a good supply of reels now in case it keeps rising. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 7 Super User Posted March 7 1 hour ago, MN Fisher said: De[ends on the reel - most of mine are new - but usually purchased JDM for under US prices, the exceptions are the few Pflueger Patriarchs I've gotten in Excellent condition on the used market...all for under 1/2 retail price. My first Patriarch XT was at half retail. Not positive, but think the second one as well. The third one (in excellent condition) was 74% below retail. Personally I was glad that many don't believe that Pflueger could make decent baitcast reels. Better for me. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 7 Super User Posted March 7 23 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: Better for us. Fixed that for you. 2 Quote
MiceNReets Posted March 7 Posted March 7 15 hours ago, newapti5 said: Once I discovered Japan online used tackle market, I just couldn't go back anymore. Maybe in the future when yen gets much stronger. This right here. 10 hours ago, Choporoz said: I have bought only 2 used reels one Daiwa, and one Shimano). I regret both purchases. Why? 2 Quote
little giant Posted March 7 Posted March 7 New, both rods and reels. Casting reels JDM or Amazon Japan, although I found great deals on ali x or ali baba- be carefull! Most tackle shops in South Florida are geared for saltwater, but do have freshwater rod heavily discounted. ( Loomis IMX Pro- $160! Can't be beat!) Quote
PourMyOwn Posted March 7 Posted March 7 18 hours ago, papajoe222 said: As my passion for reels revolves around older Daiwas, it's used for me. The last one I picked up was an Alphas in mint condition. Now I'm on the look-out for a Zillion, but I gotta get the $$$ first. We have a similar taste in reels. I also only buy used. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 7 Super User Posted March 7 In the past it was a little of both. More recently it's been decidedly new. 😎 A-Jay 1 Quote
wvhunt Posted March 7 Posted March 7 Most used reels I see for sale locally are either bottom of the barrel Walmart specials or they want as much for a used model as I can find them for new online. Last year I did find a pawn shop that had a St. Croix spinning rod with a Pflueger President XT and a Fenwick HMG with a Johnny Morris Signature reel. The owner told me I could have both for $20 if I wanted. Out of a barrel full of rods and reels, those were the only two I'd have carried home. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 4 hours ago, MiceNReets said: Why? They each had issues. Nothing major, but I would have preferred to have had new with warranty. Quote
Eric 26 Posted March 8 Posted March 8 On 3/7/2025 at 5:09 AM, Junk Fisherman said: I've never bought any used rods or reels. I've sold many though. I don't even try to ship rods anymore due to the ridiculous shipping cost. Living in a heavily-populated area, I just set an attractive price and I always end up selling them. If I may ask where are you listing your used for sale gear? I’m not that far from you in New Lenox and I grew up in Tinley Park. Quote
TLHSS Posted March 8 Posted March 8 I've done both. I purchased my Vanford used from ALF. Considerably cheaper than new, and I'm not sure it was ever fished. I have purchased new when models change, and the old models sell at close-out prices. I purchased my Orvis Battenkill reel this way from Orvis at about half the price of the new model. I recently purchased a Penn saltwater reel from Ebay that was a "salesman sample". Never fished but still considered used and priced accordingly. I haven't received it yet to know if this is another way to get good quality gear at a reduced price. Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted March 9 Posted March 9 9 hours ago, Eric 26 said: If I may ask where are you listing your used for sale gear? I’m not that far from you in New Lenox and I grew up in Tinley Park. I live in Tinley Park. I just set prices $20-$40 less than what they should sell for and they end up selling. I also make pickup at my house. I've sold 5 Dobyns rods over the last two offseasons. 1 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted March 9 Super User Posted March 9 Sure. I’ll buy a mint condition, used reel. Never ever been disappointed. As far as rods, 2. Both were fine and came from ALFC .. Quote
DaveT63 Posted March 9 Posted March 9 Probably 3/4 of my rods and reels were bought used. Buy from reputable sellers here and on other forums and you should be fine. I prefer the older Diawas like the SV103, TDZ, Alphas, and others you can't get new anymore. I've bought upwards of 50-60 used rods and reels and the only problems I've ever had was when UPS or USPS decided my 1-piece rods would be better as 2-pieces. 2 2 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted March 9 Super User Posted March 9 When I started fishing I bought most of my rods and reels from my dad when he would buy new gear. Now I buy new unless the reel is vintage and I can get a good deal on it. Quote
Eric 26 Posted March 9 Posted March 9 I’ve only purchased one used reel from ALF a Shimano Curado MGL in mint condition. But I also purchased a “open box” discounted Daiwa BG that was in perfect condition and I also purchased a leftover Daiwa Tatula Type R brand new in box from a tackle shop in 2020 that when I inquired about it they said it was sitting in the warehouse on a shelf forgotten about and again it was absolutely perfect and still is. 1 Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted March 10 Super User Posted March 10 I’ve been lucky on pre owned reels. I’ve picked up several on the BR flea market and was really happy with all of them. I snagged a AA rod from a member and that was also a good experience. Buying upper tier reels used is a good way to go. Rods are tough because of shipping costs. I need to liquidate about a third of my combos. Quote
FrnkNsteen Posted March 10 Posted March 10 17 hours ago, Eric 26 said: I’ve only purchased one used reel from ALF a Shimano Curado MGL in mint condition. But I also purchased a “open box” discounted Daiwa BG that was in perfect condition and I also purchased a leftover Daiwa Tatula Type R brand new in box from a tackle shop in 2020 that when I inquired about it they said it was sitting in the warehouse on a shelf forgotten about and again it was absolutely perfect and still is. I also bought a New In Box Tatula Type R from a local shop about a year or two ago. This one was a shiny new 6.3:1 in left hand. They originally wanted full price for it and it sat in their display case for quite some time. I looked at it every time I went in there but no way was I paying full price for a reel that had been discontinued for quite a while. I went in one day and they had it marked down to like 50% off so I grabbed it. Nice reel... Very smooth! 2 Quote
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