Fishing Gimp
Active member
In the REEL-Y article by Kevin Perkins some very valid views expressed about some of the older reels being better made than the latest 'wonder' kit coming from the far east. I found myself agreeing with all but the last paragraph when Kevin mused about a reel with a spinning spooland a fixed rotor....no,no,no has he ever tried to use an Alcocks Stanley which uses exactly that principle. Line twist and various other fun and frolics are the result.
If he really wants a reliable reel for spinning get on ebay and buy an Abu 55 or Mitchel 306 a big heavy reel but built like a tank mine, was purchased in 1971 and still going strong no problem.
If he really wants a reliable reel for spinning get on ebay and buy an Abu 55 or Mitchel 306 a big heavy reel but built like a tank mine, was purchased in 1971 and still going strong no problem.