TF Gear Classic Centrepin

gingerbeard · Nov 21, 2011

Hi,

Is anyone using a TF Gear Classic pin? If so, how does it perform?

I've just been given some vouchers and fancied getting a modern centrepin. Whilst, I'd like to look at the Okuma Venta, the dealer that I have the vouchers for, have the TF Gear pin in stock.

I'd be using it for trotting and also ledgered for the ol' whiskers.

Cheers

Cristian

stuartpengs · Nov 21, 2011

Just be aware that these reels are available on line at £50

gingerbeard · Nov 21, 2011

Alan, yes I'd seen them for this price. Not sure if that is good or bad!

Cristian

Bob Hornegold · Nov 22, 2011

And the one I got is not a Good Spinner ?

Which would make it difficult to trot with ?

I prefere the Okuma range of Pins.

Bob

gingerbeard · Nov 22, 2011

Bob, I'm reading that as.. You've got a Tf Gear pin, but it ain't a patch on the Okuma!

Bob Hornegold · Nov 23, 2011

ginger,

Thats not quite what I said, the Classic is a lovely reel, but it's not the most free running, it would make a lovely Static reel for Barbel Fishing.

Whereas the Okuma is one of the best runners I have ever used and a brilliant Trotting Reel, the one I use has a Garry Mills Line Guard added as I like a Line Guard.

( Sorry Mr. Roe )

They are both very good ecomical Centrepins.

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gingerbeard · Nov 24, 2011

Thanks. I guess given the static barbel reel comment, it may be worth a punt. As mentioned, I like the look of the okuma but have vouchers that will cover the TFG.

gingerbeard · Nov 26, 2011

Job done. Managed to get a deal on a second hand Okuma Aventa Pro for the roughly same price as the TF Gear reel!

Can't wait for it to arrive so I can throw some line on it and give it a go!

Nathan Walter · Nov 26, 2011

You do realise that if you loosen the centre nut/screw the drum spins much more freely. If you tighten it right up it slows the spin rate right down. It acts a bit like a tension nut.

I'm over the moon with mine.

Bob Hornegold · Nov 28, 2011

Nathan Walter said:
You do realise that if you loosen the centre nut/screw the drum spins much more freely. If you tighten it right up it slows the spin rate right down. It acts a bit like a tension nut.

I'm over the moon with mine.

Nathan,

I do realise that and I did loosen the bolt off to what what I consider a Free Running Drum for Trotting.

But to be honest it felt as if the bolt was going to fall out and the drum had a lot of play in it !!

Good Static Pin, which is what I shall use it for.

Bob

gingerbeard · Nov 29, 2011

Ok, the Okuma has arrived today and first impressions are good. Spins nicely (2 1/2 mins with a nice gentle push), ratchet switch confused me at first, but the reel feels good when attached to my rod.

I've just loaded some line and now awaiting the weekend!

stuartpengs · Nov 30, 2011

You can't go wrong with an Okuma just don't ruin it like Mr Horngold!!
Bob repeat after me ....lineguards are the devils work lineguards are the devils work lineguards are the devils work lineguards are the devils work

Bob Hornegold · Nov 30, 2011

Alan Roe said:
You can't go wrong with an Okuma just don't ruin it like Mr Horngold!!
Bob repeat after me ....lineguards are the devils work lineguards are the devils work lineguards are the devils work lineguards are the devils work

lineguards are the devils work-lineguards are the devil work

Sorry mate, but I still like them for trotting.

Bob:w

mark brailsford 2 · Dec 4, 2011

gingerbeard said:
Hi,

Is anyone using a TF Gear Classic pin? If so, how does it perform?

I've just been given some vouchers and fancied getting a modern centrepin. Whilst, I'd like to look at the Okuma Venta, the dealer that I have the vouchers for, have the TF Gear pin in stock.

I'd be using it for trotting and also ledgered for the ol' whiskers.

Cheers

Cristian

I would not use a pin for barble, I have been there and had a bad knuckle for weeks, and that was only a 3lb fish!!!

gingerbeard · Dec 5, 2011

mark brailsford 2 said:
I would not use a pin for barble, I have been there and had a bad knuckle for weeks, and that was only a 3lb fish!!!

I'll worry about that if I manage to catch one!

gingerbeard · Jan 11, 2012

Keep meaning to update this post....

I've been using the Okuma for a little while now and pretty pleased with it.

I'd like to say that I've caught loads of fish, but to be honest, the fish ain't biting near me

I did manage a 4lb chub, which really put up a fight. Hopefully, I'll hook a barbel and see how the centrepin handles it.

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