Jyphotography said:
Brine said:
Jyphotography said:
so this would be a good deal?
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/spo/1080678551.html
take the $50 to walmart.
haha ok
Jy,
I don't know much about photgraphy. I assume you do given your screen name.
I would guess that there are lots of opnions about which camera manufacturers and models are good and lots of reasons that support those different opinions. More importantly, that each manufacturer/model may be the right decision for each individual.
Fishing gear is no different. That reel may certainly be worth that amount, unless there are some internal problems that you won't recognize like bearing problems, or a worn out drag system, etc. In that case, it's a bad deal. If you lack the experience to know what is a good deal or not, buy a new $50 reel from a sporting goods store. Nothing wrong with most $50 dollar spinning reels, and the fish won't know how much you spent on it. I bet I could hand you (5) $50 reels and (1) $150 reel, and you would have a hard time guessing which one was $150. The $50 reel should last you several years (so long as you take care of it), and because you bought it new, you can feel good that it is in "top notch" condition. As the reel wears or needs maintenance, you can then decide if you service it, or replace it. The key here is now you will have gotten some experience with a particular reel and will be able to recognize some of the features you liked or didn't and buy your next reel based on that experience. The reality is, there are hundreds of good fishing reels out there. Having some experience to make a comparison is what you need.
Do you like finger triggers? Wide Spool or not? How about your drag....Do you like it on the spool or in the back? Left handed, right handed, ceramic or steel bearings, Anti-reverse? American made or does it matter, etc. etc. etc. etc.
Trying to find out which is best for you, is a you decision. Don't get me wrong, getting feedback on a particular reel can be very useful in making a decision someday, but after you have narrowed your selections down to your preferences. I hope that makes sense. I may have confused myself explaining it.
If you have a sporting goods store that has them on display (like Bass Pro) near by, then go pick them up and play around with them. Choose some you think feel good, and look good (if that's important to you) that are in your price range, then post up which ones you are considering and ask for feedback on those reels. Maybe a tinboats member has owned one and can give you feedback at that time.
And, just so I can inject my opinion, for $50 I like the wide spool models BPS sells. They are gold and labled "Extreme". Get the biggest spool size they sell.
Good Luck!