Ike's new reel?

[burleytog]

From TackleTour...

Yeah, those will sell like hotcakes!  :-X

[Big Tom]

Shew.   >

I was hoping for some sweet looking Revo.

[1inStripes]

I want one.....  The blue one.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

They aren't available on the US market, the new Morrum has been out in Japan for a few years maybe? :-? Looks really nice and I hear its well built. After seeing they were bringing out a high speed Premier, I kinda thought his name would be on some type of variation.

[Big Tom]

After seeing they were bringing out a high speed Premier, I kinda thought his name would be on some type of variation.

Yep.  Same here.

I am disappoint.

[burleytog]

I want one..... The blue one.

You would.

[SirSnookalot]

I wouldn't buy anything based on a picture( like getting a mail order bride from the Philippines, don't know what you get until she  arrives).  I also wouldn't buy anything based on what a reviewer like Tackle Tour.  Using a brand new reel freshly spooled for a few days is not a true test, says nothing on the long term durability.  It wouldn't surprise me if some of the manufacturers had "lobbyists" seeking favorable reviews.

[baluga]

I wouldn't buy anything based on a picture( like getting a mail order bride from the Philippines, don't know what you get until she arrives). I also wouldn't buy anything based on what a reviewer like Tackle Tour. Using a brand new reel freshly spooled for a few days is not a true test, says nothing on the long term durability. It wouldn't surprise me if some of the manufacturers had "lobbyists" seeking favorable reviews.

;D ;D ;D funny chit!

[Alex77]

Actually when TT reviews a reel they use it for months before putting out their results.   But yes, I don't base my purchases purely on what they say.

Those Ike reels above are just a prototype of another reel. The Ike version isn't be produced right now.

[Sam]

Does the reel uilluminate with the lights blinking as you turn the handle?

If so, then I want one. 

[Micro]

The blue one retails for $469 and the red on for $499 at Japan Tackle.  And that's without Ike's signature. 

[Sam]

Hey Micro, for that price I would want those lights to flash as you turn the handle and the reel play the Star Spangled Banner!!!! 

[SirSnookalot]

I wouldn't buy anything based on a picture( like getting a mail order bride from the Philippines, don't know what you get until she  arrives).  I also wouldn't buy anything based on what a reviewer like Tackle Tour.  Using a brand new reel freshly spooled for a few days is not a true test, says nothing on the long term durability.  It wouldn't surprise me if some of the manufacturers had "lobbyists" seeking favorable reviews.

;D ;D ;D funny stuff!

What's funny?  Spending $400 from a pic, to me that's' hilarious or not believing there is bias. You would be better off from a Bass Resource review.

[avid]

Brave to come out with a traditional round design and put a premium price tag on it.

[Pantera61]

I wouldn't buy anything based on a picture( like getting a mail order bride from the Philippines, don't know what you get until she arrives). I also wouldn't buy anything based on what a reviewer like Tackle Tour. Using a brand new reel freshly spooled for a few days is not a true test, says nothing on the long term durability. It wouldn't surprise me if some of the manufacturers had "lobbyists" seeking favorable reviews.

;D ;D ;D funny stuff!

What's funny? Spending $400 from a pic, to me that's' hilarious or not believing there is bias. You would be better off from a Bass Resource review.

Go check out the reviews of the new Loomis rods and leave the same observation.

BTW, I fished the Morrum 1600 Ultra Max on the Ike reel is based.  It competes.

[bilgerat]

What's the big deal ? One of these:

https://www.mybedazzler.com/?mid=878186

and your favorite reel and Ta Da !!!

[Chris at Tech]

I wouldn't buy anything based on a picture( like getting a mail order bride from the Philippines, don't know what you get until she arrives). I also wouldn't buy anything based on what a reviewer like Tackle Tour. Using a brand new reel freshly spooled for a few days is not a true test, says nothing on the long term durability. It wouldn't surprise me if some of the manufacturers had "lobbyists" seeking favorable reviews.

What, like flying a crew to El Salto to have them review the company's new tackle there?   :

[1inStripes]

Brave to come out with a traditional round design and put a premium price tag on it.

Ike apparently really like round reels. Watching City Limits I have noticed it is quite common for him to have a round reel in hand.

[SJB1226]

I have a Morrum ZX1600 IVCB-4... thats the red one but ofcourse it doesnt have Ikes name on it (thank god!!)

Those reels are AWESOME simply AWESOME.. I fish only Daiwa but have a few reels in the reel case from ABU and this is one of them. I have fished it a few times and its a tank and cast like a rocket and is silky smooth.. I payed right around 600 bucks when I got mine more less when they first came out. is it worth 600 not really but to a JDM tackle freak and collector YES it is and thats why I have one. I probably will buy a Morrum ZX1600BJ IVCB-4 (The blue one) when I find a sweet deal on a new or almost new used one to throw in the reel case but I wont pay over 350 for it. they do look sweet and the thing has THE LGHTEST spool ive ever seen! but doesnt handle the light stuff as good as I thought it would even with ABEC9's on the spool.