Another reason I love Shimano

Post by **birddog** » January 31st, 2006, 12:26 pm

I needed a few small parts for an older Shimano reel that I have. Just various small screws and springs that I had lost or damaged. I gave Shimano a call to order, they had the parts in stock and because they were inexpensive parts they said they were happy to ship them out to me at no cost.

I love me some Shimano.

Post by **Chalk** » January 31st, 2006, 12:31 pm

Sounds like a good deal....Think we could pool our resources and build a reel out of free parts

Post by **birddog** » January 31st, 2006, 12:35 pm

I'm always up for a good scheme.

Post by **Sir reel** » January 31st, 2006, 12:36 pm

I've heard some talk about you two hav'n a loose screw or two

Post by **birddog** » January 31st, 2006, 12:38 pm

My loose screws don't bother me much until I lose them.

Post by **Chalk** » January 31st, 2006, 2:12 pm

All my screws are cross threaded and JB welded in...

Post by **Sir reel** » January 31st, 2006, 2:14 pm

All my screws are cross threaded

I guess you could say the boy is twisted

Post by **tin can** » January 31st, 2006, 5:12 pm

Both of you have several screws, washers, spacers, and springs missing. Neither of you is held together very tight.

Post by **qoutrage** » February 1st, 2006, 5:57 am

I just bought a my first two Shimanos. About $35 a piece at Walmart. I doubt you guys use the econ line of the brand, but if they hold up, I will probably buy a couple more of the top o the line models.

T/C I think I might belong to that loose screw club, too.

Post by **tin can** » February 1st, 2006, 6:14 am

qoutrage wrote: T/C I think I might belong to that loose screw club, too.

Q, I'm beginning to think I'm the only normal human being on this forum.

Littoral · Post by **Littoral** » February 1st, 2006, 12:11 pm

Shimanno Symetre, $79.99, as good as a $140.00 Stradic.
Spend no more.

Post by **Chalk** » February 1st, 2006, 12:20 pm

I hear and have read alot of talk about the Okuma EF20's....Lit for around the same price....I'm thinking of trying one out

Littoral · Post by **Littoral** » February 1st, 2006, 12:31 pm

Chalk wrote:I hear and have read alot of talk about the Okuma EF20's....Lit for around the same price....I'm thinking of trying one out

Agreed, I was looking for the new Inspira too but I want to at least see one before I buy it. I haven't found a store with one -or the EF20.
Any ideas?

Post by **sundown** » February 1st, 2006, 9:52 pm

I bought two Spheros 4000 FA's early last summer..Think they were about 85 bucks apiece including tax...I used them extensively the rest of the year and am perfectly satisified with them..If I was gonna buy another spinning reel tomorrow it would be the Shimano Spheros...
I have a couple older Shimano baitcasters...have also served me well..My son in law that bass fishes a lot must have 15 Shimano baitcasters..

Post by **Chalk** » February 2nd, 2006, 7:13 am

Littoral wrote:Agreed, I was looking for the new Inspira too but I want to at least see one before I buy it. I haven't found a store with one -or the EF20.
Any ideas?

You can hold & have a chance to take a EF20 home on February 25...