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Old 10-01-2009, 02:58 PM
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Ive seen this reel on sale reduced the other day , it seemed very well made indeed, it seemed ideal in large sizes for pike/swff

However i see that its being or has been discontinued dont know why seems a very nice reel.

Im looking for views on them

Im wondering if i can get one and enough spare spools wether i should go for it as it seems a bargin.
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Hi

Ive seen this reel on sale reduced the other day , it seemed very well made indeed, it seemed ideal in large sizes for pike/swff

However i see that its being or has been discontinued dont know why seems a very nice reel.

Im looking for views on them

Im wondering if i can get one and enough spare spools wether i should go for it as it seems a bargin.



Englander , a fine reel.

I use one for stillwater fishing and its very smooth.

Nive looking aswell mate.
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Old 10-01-2009, 09:27 PM
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I have one, which I use heavily in the salt. Bloody good reels and I was stunned when the manufacturers discontinued them. Then again they may turn up re-badged under another name like the Airframe becoming a Scierra Avalanche.
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hi all i have one and they are a excellant reel i got mine on ebay for £48 brand new and still boxed with the price still on which were £100 cheers fritzcat
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