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PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
April 10, 2007, 09:39:34 PM
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Neil Griffiths

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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
April 12, 2007, 07:55:46 PM
Hi Andrew,

Thought this reel was made in Taiwan?

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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
April 12, 2007, 09:56:32 PM
looks a lot like accurates 665 is it made in the same factory.
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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
April 12, 2007, 10:35:08 PM
Hi,

Neil - no idea why you would think that

Cam - not made by Accurate

Progear is an independant reel engineering company that has been around for years in the USA.  JM designed the reel and conducted the R&D.

The reel certainly does share features of Accurate, Shimano OJ, SOM BlueHeaven.  Basically in the design phase we (JM) highlighted what were the pros and cons of the current reels we were using and designed a reel with these points in mind.

There will be further releases of a range of smaller and larger sizes, twin drag models, twin drag kits for existing models, longer power arm aftermarket and T-Knob aftermarket. 

After a good seasons thrashing I have been very happy, in my view all jigging reels should have long aftermarket cranking arms fitted and doing so to mine increased performance and reduced fatigue.  There's still a couple of minor changes we would like to see incorporated............but Americans know everything..............

Furthermore I have priced them to penetrate the market and as such they should retail cheaply (by comparison to the competition)  Don't ask me, that's for retailers.

Andrew


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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
April 13, 2007, 05:07:38 AM
is there a NZ dealer i like what i see and read.
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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
April 13, 2007, 07:38:54 AM
Cam , you will only get one if they have free stickers!!
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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
April 13, 2007, 09:39:50 AM
Hi Cam,
Chris Wong (JM NZ) will be distributing the Progear.  I am sure he can arrange some free stickers too  ;D

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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
April 13, 2007, 01:34:07 PM
shell get in touch with mr Wong i love stickers
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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
April 13, 2007, 02:01:22 PM
Cam read your private message.
 Back in 1 Hr
 Go Hurricanes
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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
May 21, 2007, 09:36:14 PM
 Is there any stockist in the Sydney region or a website?

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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
May 28, 2007, 09:09:08 PM
seen the reel in the JM Perth DVD looks awesome and does the job sweet as ,what great value for money ,the free spool on this thing is just tops according to the DVD.
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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
May 28, 2007, 09:10:36 PM
Nathen my guess would be to get in contact with Andrew on the forum.
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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
May 29, 2007, 08:11:03 PM
Is there any stockist in the Sydney region or a website?

Nathan,
Otto's fishy business in Drummoyne have one.

Otherwise, may I suggest calling and ordering from stockists Cairns Tackle & Bait, Barra Jacks Rockhampton, Doug Burts or Tackleworld Townsville all in QLD or Bluewater Tackle in WA.

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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
June 16, 2007, 06:25:03 PM

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Re: PROGEAR OCEANUS 30
July 25, 2007, 12:29:39 PM
has anyone used one of these reels? I had one in my hot little hands today and they feel very very nice