ToledoEF Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 Anybody have one? I saw one today that has dual breaking, seemed pretty smooth, a lil on the heavy side, but that doesnt concern me to much. Those who have or have used them whats your view/take. Quote
Boogey Man Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 I've been using one for a couple of years now. It's a good reel, but not what I'd call a great reel. It requires a little more TLC as far as cleaning and lubing to keep it smooth and casting well. As far as the dual braking, I just set the centrifugal brakes with 2 on and the mag break at 0. It is fairly light and palms well. To me, this reel should not have priced at $160-$170, maybe around $120, that's about what I payed for mine new. Quote
ToledoEF Posted March 16, 2010 Author Posted March 16, 2010 I really wanted a revo stx the local place had them on clearance for 125.99 and I missed out. I want a nice Dual break reel with 7.1 for around 130. The summit was 139 had 7.1. I could get a carbon lite if the drags are interchangeable. Quote
lsufan334 Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Are u close to an academy sporting goods? if so they were selling the summits for $79 @ the academy here in Alabama. Cant beat that deal Quote
jj2 Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I have three of them they are really smooth and cast very well Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted March 17, 2010 Super User Posted March 17, 2010 PFL SUMMIT LP 100 yards / 12 Lb. 7.1:1 7.8 oz Standard Right Medium Freshwater if 7.8 oz is heavy you need to go to a gym.great reel to buy imho. Quote
Buzbait88 Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Great reel IMO. Its light, smooth, casts good and fits in the palm well. Its also very durable. I think I bought mine the first year they came out and still have and it still works like new. Only downfall is the 7.1 gear ratio. I wish they would have offered something else. Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I picked one up the year they were released via a buddy at pro-staffer price. It's been my jerkbait reel. They cast well and there isn't a reel that is much easier to palm. It's held up very well. If that 79 dollar deal is for real it's a buy. My local tackle shop had one day deal on Revo S righties for 69.97. That's a deal ! Quote
ToledoEF Posted March 17, 2010 Author Posted March 17, 2010 Are u close to an academy sporting goods? if so they were selling the summits for $79 @ the academy here in Alabama. Cant beat that deal Can you check if they are still at that price? I live no where near one, but for that price I would buy it if somebody would ship it to me. Quote
ToledoEF Posted March 17, 2010 Author Posted March 17, 2010 PFL SUMMIT LP 100 yards / 12 Lb. 7.1:1 7.8 oz Standard Right Medium Freshwater if 7.8 oz is heavy you need to go to a gym.great reel to buy imho. Im saying its a little heavier than the reels I have. Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Great reel IMO. Its light, smooth, casts good and fits in the palm well. Its also very durable. I think I bought mine the first year they came out and still have and it still works like new. Only downfall is the 7.1 gear ratio. I wish they would have offered something else. Aren't they basically an Asaro with dual braking? If that's the case, order a gear set for an Asaro (6.4:1) and swap them out. ETA: Or you could buy the Asaro I have listed in the Flea Market... ;D Quote
Super User cart7t Posted March 17, 2010 Super User Posted March 17, 2010 I have a Summit. Nice reel. The weight doesn't bother me as I work out a gym to prevent having limp wrists that might make a .5 oz difference in weight seem like a brick. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted March 17, 2010 Super User Posted March 17, 2010 I've always wanted a Summit but never got one. They seem like pretty nice reels. I have a Supreme that is a great reel so I'm sure the Summit isn't far behind. Quote
ToledoEF Posted March 17, 2010 Author Posted March 17, 2010 I was told its a step under the patriarch. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted March 17, 2010 Super User Posted March 17, 2010 I was told its a step under the patriarch. It is now, the supreme casting reel was discontinued last year I think. Different design and profile than the Summit, close to the old President. Quote
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