Okuma Sheffield S1002 centrepin

[JohnA]

I took a look at both the Aventa Pro & the Sheffield over the weekend & was having trouble deciding between them. I much preferred the more subdued looks of the Pro & the fact that it was £30 cheaper, but found that the Sheffield was slightly more free spinning.

 

I gave both the Sheffield & two different Pros, a very slight push to try & simulate the force of current pulling a float & the Sheffield span longer every time. Not a particularly scientific approach by me & I hope that at such a low spin speed, the “flywheel” effect did no come into play & the Sheffield did not spin longer because it has a heavier drum. So, for the sake of £30 extra, I decided to put up with the “bling” looks of the Sheffield for its (slightly) improved performance & I bought it.

 

Another factor in my decision was that the tackle shop had just put the price of the Sheffield up to £130, but let me have it at the old price of £120. The tackle shop concerned is a well known shop that does a lot of internet trade, so I would guess that the standard retail price for the Sheffield, excepting Ebay, will soon be £130.

 

I know Chavender mentioned that the Sheffield has slightly better bearings that the pro, but in the exploded diagram of both reels, the part number for the bearings is identical. I suspect that Okuma may have updated the internal workings of the Pro, as there have been a few external changes, with larger holes in the back of the drum (they are the same size as the Sheffield) & the addition wooden handles, instead of plastic ones.

 

 

John

[Anderoo]

I took a look at both the Aventa Pro & the Sheffield over the weekend & was having trouble deciding between them. I much preferred the more subdued looks of the Pro & the fact that it was £30 cheaper, but found that the Sheffield was slightly more free spinning.

 

I gave both the Sheffield & two different Pros, a very slight push to try & simulate the force of current pulling a float & the Sheffield span longer every time. Not a particularly scientific approach by me & I hope that at such a low spin speed, the “flywheel” effect did no come into play & the Sheffield did not spin longer because it has a heavier drum. So, for the sake of £30 extra, I decided to put up with the “bling” looks of the Sheffield for its (slightly) improved performance & I bought it.

 

Another factor in my decision was that the tackle shop had just put the price of the Sheffield up to £130, but let me have it at the old price of £120. The tackle shop concerned is a well known shop that does a lot of internet trade, so I would guess that the standard retail price for the Sheffield, excepting Ebay, will soon be £130.

 

I know Chavender mentioned that the Sheffield has slightly better bearings that the pro, but in the exploded diagram of both reels, the part number for the bearings is identical. I suspect that Okuma may have updated the internal workings of the Pro, as there have been a few external changes, with larger holes in the back of the drum (they are the same size as the Sheffield) & the addition wooden handles, instead of plastic ones.

John

 

I did the same thing in the end John. I wanted to want the Aventa Pro more but when it came to it I had to get the Sheffield, and I'm pleased with that decision. I wish I could actually fish with it though (I know we need the rain, but it's getting boring now...)

[YorkieT]

Give this shop a call,

 

http://www.climaxtackle.com/

 

I am sure that you will not find cheaper

 

Alan.

[dogstick]

Mmmm....got mine too...aren`t they luverlyyyyy...........the way they just spinzzzz n spinzzz.. mmm...

 

Anyway now,I am absolutely clueless as to how to use the bloody thing!!

DS

Edited November 28, 2006 by dogstick

[DelJ]

They have gone up in price very recently. I got my Sheffield from Climax Tackle about a month ago for £99. Very nice bit of kit.

 

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Edited November 5, 2008 by Elton