I have 6 of these reels and would have rated them a "5", however, all 6 now have problems with the bail not closing automatically. Any ideas why this happened? All of my reels are washed down with...
Reviewed by: CCC on 2010-03-01 | Rating:
Drag issues after one year. Plastic housed anti-reverse bearing set makes the reel hard to crank after a long day on the water, started to slip- reel will reverse without the drag engaging. The...
Reviewed by: Budpalumbo on 2009-09-08 | Rating:
This is the best reel I have ever owned, it is REALLY smooth and strong. I have used it to catch 20 lb. yellowtail, and other serious fighting fish offshore in California. Drag problems? NO WAY!
Reviewed by: Chuck Lowery on 2009-03-14 | Rating:
Reel is super smooth to operate but don't try to fight a 2 pound bass. the drag won't tighten enough to keep from cranking against the drag,and won't stop a run
Reviewed by: Anonymous on 2007-10-16 | Rating:
I have had my kinetic for two years now and have not had many problems. It is smooth, and it casts great. The reason why I gave it 4 stars is because a couple of times the drag would catch before...
Reviewed by: Anonymous on 2007-03-30 | Rating:
I have had this PTI-10 reel for a few years now.While in Idaho I hooked into a 3' sturgeon while trying out some braided line in the mighty Snake river and I have to swear the only way i landed it...
Reviewed by: Mike the troutaholic on 2007-01-28 | Rating:
The GOODS: The reel looks really nice and the slim profile does add functionality by making the reel lighter. The unique feature that sets this reel apart is the magnetic bail which will last...
Reviewed by: Max K. Manivanh on 2006-04-26 | Rating:
the reel i purchased worked good in the box. i bought it last year and lost the recipt. the first time i used it, the clutch that keeps it from goin backwards broke. i took it apart and found that...
Reviewed by: mike on 2006-04-25 | Rating:
The reel is very sturdy & a breeze to use. It takes some getting used to with the whole trigger thing, but after a few casts you get the hang of it. I purchased one for my fiance, because she...
Reviewed by: Jeff G. on 2006-03-03 | Rating:
I did some research on reels over the last few weeks, and the hypercast jumped out at me as the most innovative design in spinning reels to date. So i went down to the local fishing store and had a...
Reviewed by: Fishnut on 2006-03-01 | Rating:
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