Melaluka ???

[chubbstar]

I see this brand on ebay all the time. It's realy cheap, anyone own a reel made buy these guys? Was thinking of giving one a go for the Missus:kiss: . A general outfit that she can catch lizards, Snapper and Bream on.

A cheap egg beater should do her.

What are you're thoughts?

Post edited by: chubbstar, at: 2007/08/27 02:55

[faulked]

i bought 3 of these cheapie ebay rods one at 4metres at6lb it died by being snapped in half in storage the only rod i ever lost this way then i bought an 8ft 6lb rod with interchangeable tips the rings on this died quick and i bought a 6ft 30kg stick which is great the big long floppy was a great rod a real shame it died the 8fter was a piece of crap that i hated some are nice rods just be picky cant recomend cheap reals though i like shimmano meself they seem to outlast everything

[Schultzy]

Jayson,

I haven't heard any good reports about them.

You generally get what you pay for though.

Much better off sticking to a reputable brand. You don't have to pay big money for reliable gear, just stick to the names and you shouldn't go far wrong.

[Oceandonkey]

I just bought some of their 300m 20lb braid a couple days ago waiting for it in the mail, will let you know how it goes.

[Mick]

Here are some pics of a 1000 [img size=302]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/1000.jpg

[Mick]

A 4000 [img size=400]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/4000.jpg

[Mick]

A 6000 Bait runner

Again this is no Shimano Baitrunner ($180 - 200 app) and I would not like to put it up against a 25kg Spanyard.. but I have it full of the 30lb braid they sell (bit thick) and it has been good so far... [img size=400]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/6000.jpg

[Angus]

Ok this will sound a bit mean, but i bet they are heavy and average.

I have experimented a few times with ebay reels. I have found whenever they have those wooden handles they are poorly constructed. Also i fond no name brands to be very heavy. I know that sounds pedantic, but the point of buying a 1000 or 2500 class reel in the first place is for a more finesse style of fishing.

I think you are better off going to K-mart and buying whatever name brand is on special. Although it might not appear as shiny and cool, name brands have more of a rep to protect and are thus almost always put together much better.

Neil also mentioned the well known phrase \"you get what you pay for\". I totally agree with this. When i was younger and poorer id skimp at every opportunity. However this does in the end mean you just throw out more junk later. Spending a little more os a sound investment. If maintained to a reasonable standard good gear just simply lasts longer, thus in my opinion making it a better investment.

Ok ill end my ramble about there

Angus

[rayke1938]

Nothing like the feeling of having a good fish on and the reel wobbleing all over the place as it only has a plastic mount and then the drag packs it in all for the sake of another $10.

Ray

[Mick]

A good statement I hear on Ifish and other like shows is \"Buy the best reel you can afford\" I spent $60 on my diawa and yes you can feel the difference, but would i notice much between this and a $500 airity???

We will see what affect time has on these reels... but as I said FOR THE MONEY ..well worth it ..

[Oztrav]

shimano sienna is a good reel that retails for about $70 cheaper when on special i have a 1000 size but they go up into the 5000 i think it looks pretty and catches fish id recomend prob a 2500 still light but more line capacity