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Another reason I love Shimano
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 12:26 pm
by birddog
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.
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 12:31 pm
by Chalk
Sounds like a good deal....Think we could pool our resources and build a reel out of free parts
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 12:35 pm
by birddog
I'm always up for a good scheme.
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 12:36 pm
by Sir reel
I've heard some talk about you two hav'n a loose screw or two
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 12:38 pm
by birddog
My loose screws don't bother me much until I lose them.
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 2:12 pm
by Chalk
All my screws are cross threaded and JB welded in...
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 2:14 pm
by Sir reel
All my screws are cross threaded
I guess you could say the boy is twisted
Posted: January 31st, 2006, 5:12 pm
by tin can
Both of you have several screws, washers, spacers, and springs missing. Neither of you is held together very tight.
Posted: February 1st, 2006, 5:57 am
by qoutrage
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.
Posted: February 1st, 2006, 6:14 am
by tin can
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.
Posted: February 1st, 2006, 12:11 pm
by Littoral
Shimanno Symetre, $79.99, as good as a $140.00 Stradic.
Spend no more.
Posted: February 1st, 2006, 12:20 pm
by Chalk
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
Posted: February 1st, 2006, 12:31 pm
by Littoral
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?
Posted: February 1st, 2006, 9:52 pm
by sundown
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..
Posted: February 2nd, 2006, 7:13 am
by Chalk
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...