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General => General Topwater & Jigging Discussion => Topic started by: Brandon Khoo on February 20, 2013, 07:49:27 AM
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I saw a reel yesterday for something like $1600 in the Compleat Angler. It was called a Fox Stratos or something like that. Has anyone ever come upon this before? I was just staggered by the price more than anything else. It looked a little bit like an Accurate in that it looked like it had been carved from steel.
I just don't know how a reel that has no presence on the market can try to sell for a price like that!
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Is that the 2 speed model? - they are very heavy!. I lost interest when told the price.
Has Alan Tani or Clem Henry had a look at these reels ?- my research says no, which says something in its own right.
It gets even more confusing as there is a Fox Stratos reel model for sale in England which costs GBP60 ??
Think I'll stick with the Stella and Saltiga.
Les
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I have had a play with a couple and they are definitely a house brick at 40oz (1.12kg), even the popular big two are only around the 830gm mark give or take.
It would be a killer to pop or jig with for more than 10mins.
I am also not fond of the backplay for the two-speed gearbox, quite a bit like a 2 speed game reel, a bit un-nerving, when you are so used to the solid instant anti-reverse systems in other reels.
It may do OK with switch baiting beakies or cubing for fin.
The single speed feels a a bit better, very Accurate SR in feel though, but it is still about 980gms....too heavy unless your rod is a featherweight.
Cheers,
Ian
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Wow Brandon, you've seen them in Aus!
2 speed isn't a bad idea!! Has Mr Alan Hawk pulled one apart for review yet?
The Yanks might be ok with that kind of weight but I doubt it will find any use for casting or jigging.
Cheers Dave
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Compleat Angler in the city - $1600!!
I wonder who is going to buy that?
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Brandon,
It's bonus time at Westpac.
Regards,
Trevor
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I weighed the bigger model two speed one at a tackle shops proper bait scale.....it weighed at 1.385 kg's :o.
It's heavy and you'll probably need to eat nutri grain cereal iron man food before using............... ;)
It feels rough in it's operation even at the 6:1 & 2:1 speeds.
Brandon - Maybe if the ball knob with handle was gold plated it could be worth $1600.......buy again we talking about the Compleat robbery franchise......oopps I meant Compleat angler ;D.
Yes, I hear that the major four banks pay there bonuses around this time of the year :D !.
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We need a volunteer to buy one to try! ;D
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I think this is a job for Ben Rivers ;D
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Whoever decided on the pricing should go for a reality or brain check! For the price and how heavy it weighs, who the hell will buy something like that??? Its either we are stupid or they are! I tend to believe its the latter tho.....
Brandon, could it be $160 actually and you missed the decimal point??? ;)
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Go on Brandon, buy one and test it. I know you really want to :P :P
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No way! It was $1599
I agree with Steve Callus - will leave it to the big spenders! ;D
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I think the only person who will buy this is compleat angler. Maybe Dean from the shop should do some testing, doubt very much if he will actually sell the thing. I paid less than $1,650 for my FCL Labo 81 Extreme/Stella 10k with JM 12k spool upgrade loaded with JB Solid (ok mostly on sale but new).
I though Fox were more known for Carp gear.
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Was very keen on one from the states for 1300$ introduction price last year but was not keen on the line capacity on the two speed, still I would like one just for the fact its a two speed spin reel
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I think the only person who will buy this is compleat angler. Maybe Dean from the shop should do some testing, doubt very much if he will actually sell the thing. I paid less than $1,650 for my FCL Labo 81 Extreme/Stella 10k with JM 12k spool upgrade loaded with JB Solid (ok mostly on sale but new).
I though Fox were more known for Carp gear.
See if you can do some field testing fo them Wayne... ;) ;D
Pete
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Good call Pete, I have just planned a month in Mexico in April...tarpon, bonefish, permit, sails, marlin, wife....did I say wife. Might fit a day in! :)
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Nice. 8)
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Hey Brandon, I was out a Complete Angler in Villawood today and I can save you an extra $100.00, a bargain at only $1499. ;D
Cheers,
Ian
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Ian, thank you for that great information.
Perhaps you might consider acquiring and testing one for our benefit?! :o
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Ian, thank you for that great information.
Perhaps you might consider acquiring and testing one for our benefit?! :o
You are most welcome Brandon ;)..........now about aquiring that reel...........hmmmmm.........anyone got a spare $1500.00 they'd like to donate to the most worthy of causes..............sorry I forgot to mention, I'll also need an airfare, accommodation and a boat in an exotic location to go along with to make it all worth while. ::)
Cheers,
Ian
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I have just been informed by a nigerian gentleman that a long lost relative, now deceased, has bequethed me in his will a small fortune. Just waiting for it to be transferred to my account. Once it is in I will be more than happy to pick one up and try it out in April. Stay tuned for a report.
Ian, thank you for that great information.
Perhaps you might consider acquiring and testing one for our benefit?! :o
You are most welcome Brandon ;)..........now about aquiring that reel...........hmmmmm.........anyone got a spare $1500.00 they'd like to donate to the most worthy of causes..............sorry I forgot to mention, I'll also need an airfare, accommodation and a boat in an exotic location to go along with to make it all worth while. ::)
Cheers,
Ian
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Can't you get one in advance, Andy?
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Good thinking Brandon may as well start abusing my plastic now.
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I have just been informed by a nigerian gentleman that a long lost relative, now deceased, has bequethed me in his will a small fortune. Just waiting for it to be transferred to my account. Once it is in I will be more than happy to pick one up and try it out in April. Stay tuned for a report.
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Beat ya Andy....
I have been sending money over to a russian girl who has promised me such a reel when I go over there to see her.
She loves fishing too......I cant wait.
Pete