Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
Varivas Avani GT Casting Max Power PE
Jon Li:
Hi Andy ,
Shimano distributors in Jakarta charges IDR. 200k for part n service to replace the roller but a few anglers had to do the same exercise a couple of times and each time they were charged the same amount , hence the opinions of the design flaw from the manufacturer's side in this particular topic .
Jon .
Andy Rowe:
Hi Jon, it does not surprise me you'd get charged here.
Need to give my stellas a service anyway and my old twin power which is making some nasty noises under load.
Mark Harris:
--- Quote from: Andy Rowe on April 02, 2012, 05:03:39 PM ---Hi Jon, it does not surprise me you'd get charged here.
Need to give my stellas a service anyway and my old twin power which is making some nasty noises under load.
--- End quote ---
Andy, if it is purely the bail arm roller change which is an acknowledged problem by Shimano, it should most definitely be done for free. This problem is so well acknowledged by Shimano they even have the coloured dot system for the boxes which tell you whether the the problem has already been dealt with.
If P.T Aneka Raya Pancing in Jakarta will not fix for free, I would suggest emailing Shimano Singapore and making a very loud complaint. Singapore are ultimately responsible for the Indonesian authorised dealers.
Duncan O'Connell:
Hi Guys
Just to clear it up, Varivas Avani GT 'Casting' Max Power is the same line as Avani GT Max Power. It is just spooled in different lengths instead of the usual 600m.
Interesting thread on the subject of line breaks. Like you guys, I've broken a fair few lines over the years for many different reasons. I think the number one reason for unexplained line failure in GT fishing is due to previous wind knots or guide wraps weakening the line. Often this happens in brand new line because the angler has tried to fit too much line on the spool, causing a few major casting knots early in the line's life.
Another major cause is not winding the line on tightly enough when spooling up. If the line is 'soft on the spool, then it will bite into itself under load. As the line digs into itself and then gets ripped out under load, it can cause significant damage to the line. Often this happens when a new spool of line seems great and then after a couple of fish it suddenly starts to fail unexpectedly.
In the shop I see very few examples of truly dud braid (though it can happen). Generally, as much we hate to admit it, braid breakages usually come back to something that we anglers have done to the line ourselves.
Cheers
Duncan
Andy Rowe:
Hi Duncan,
I'd sort of assumed this but the issue is the stated average breaking point of the lines, for instance PE8 100lb vs 112lb for the casting version and no IGFA rating for the latter!!.
If you had links with Varivas people I'd love to know what the differences really are, if any, could we also therefore conclude the 'Tuna' and 'Big One' are simply painted versions of the same in this case then?
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.varivas.co.jp%2Fmorris%2F02_varivas%2Fsaltwater_spec.html
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