Diawa vs Shimano

[geoff144]

can anyone advise which are the better reels. A shimano BTR6500 $119 or Diawa Emblem Pro 5500 $134.99.

Im going to the US shortly and want to purchase 3 new reels.

[*Ant*]

Buy 3 of each, and when you get back give them to me for 12 months to trial and i'll be only to happy to give you my opinion.

 

[ 20. July 2005, 10:48 AM: Message edited by: *Anthony* ]

[sylvester stallone wanerbe]

i thinck shimano are the best reels going go for them

 

[ 20. July 2005, 11:57 AM: Message edited by: legendary carper ]

[piker/carper]

i think that shimanos are the best reels you can buy always reliable, and quality reels

[Polly]

piker/carper:

i think that shimanos are the best reels you can buy always reliable, and quality reels    

Couldn't agree more, Shimano every time.

[HOPPY4]

geoff144, The Shimano 6500s that I own have been around for the past 6 years and are my Work Horses! They are used for the Wels Catfish primarily and continue to hold up with general maintenance. I own other Shamano reels and they also stand up to the tasks well. For your money, Go with the Shimano! If you would add another choice to the manufactures list, I would suggest Okuma. Before you buy, take a look and compare price. The quality will surprise you as well. JMHO!!!!!!

 

HOPPY4

[gascoine]

go for the shimano big blues!. there dirt cheap out there and are the fine reels! you can pick them up for around £120 out there...cheap or what!