TF gear classic or Ikonix?

[viney]

After receiving my JW youngs rod I sold a few more bits and pieces as the need for a new 'pin became too strong to resist! Narrowed it down to a TFG classic and an ikonix reel, I would love a Sheffield but the surplace money from my welder is going into savings for Mr Lythe.

 

Can't decide between the two, they both look nice and both a similar price so has anyone used either? Or are there any others I've missed in the £50 price bracket? I want a new reel rather than second hand

[JV44]

Matt realise you need one for the start and new gets you that conveinence but back to that old is cheap new better than known secondhand gear ,Personally I would bid on a few Okumas off the bay even the vt 1000 or whatever it is as well as the Sheffield are plentifull on the bay ,,,,picked up my Sheffield for 90 rips as Tigger would say and it was mint superb reel.

Give me a shout when you want to pick up the bed chair mate.

Edited June 6, 2014 by JV44

[Tigger]

Like Steve i'd go for one of the okuma pin's. The Aventa pro's are fantastic reels and you can pick 'em up (second hand) for similar prices to the ikonix.

Here's a few on evilbay at the moment...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1311.R3.TR3.TRC1.A0.H1.Xokuma+centrepin&_nkw=okuma+centrepin+reel&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

Oh, forgot to say, don't get the silver VT 1000, the bronze coloured Aventa VT 1002 is the one to go for.

Edited June 6, 2014 by Tigger

[Mat Hillman]

I have one of these http://www.sportsdirect.com/avanti-marco-cortesi-centrepin-reel-943142 I'm pretty sure it's the same reel as the Ikonix just rebranded.

 

Perfectly usable reel, spins freely, the check feels and sounds a little "cheap" but apart from that fine!

 

Mat

[viney]

Like Steve i'd go for one of the okuma pin's. The Aventa pro's are fantastic reels and you can pick 'em up (second hand) for similar prices to the ikonix.

Here's a few on evilbay at the moment...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1311.R3.TR3.TRC1.A0.H1.Xokuma+centrepin&_nkw=okuma+centrepin+reel&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

Oh, forgot to say, don't get the silver VT 1000, the bronze coloured Aventa VT 1002 is the one to go for.

Just bought a bronze vt 1002 that should be here tuesday or Wednesday

[Tigger]

Just bought a bronze vt 1002 that should be here tuesday or Wednesday

 

 

If you picked one in good fettle then i'm sure you'll be happy with it, they really are top reels for the price ! A bit of advice....try not to overtighten the spool retaining centre screw and after use I always slacken it right off.

[wotnobivvy]

Ikonix going for £32 at Dragon in their massive sale

[viney]

 

 

If you picked one in good fettle then i'm sure you'll be happy with it, they really are top reels for the price ! A bit of advice....try not to overtighten the spool retaining centre screw and after use I always slacken it right off.

I hope it's a good'n paid £65 delivered for it off the bay, really am feeling like a kid waiting for Christmas day now, new rod and reel and a swim perfect for trotting that I've had barbel feeding in the last 4 times I've been up there

[Tigger]

I hope it's a good'n paid £65 delivered for it off the bay, really am feeling like a kid waiting for Christmas day now, new rod and reel and a swim perfect for trotting that I've had barbel feeding in the last 4 times I've been up there

 

 

Sounds like you'll be putting the new rod n' reel to test on opening day then, I would imagine those fish will stil be there .

[viney]

At this rate I will be the proud owner of a second vt1002 if no one bids in the next 6 hours...