Shimano 1000 Twinpower 4 sale

Not sure if we can sell stuff here but I'm sure the moderators will delete it if not allowed.

The reel is brand new in box. Best offer over $200 + postage.

[Pukka]

Damnit Mick, I've just bought one!

Why you selling, if I may ask?

Pukk'

[Richo]

Hey Mick, what do they normally retail for??

Cheers

Richo

Pukka: Its a very very nice reel but the handle is not interchangeable from left to right and I'm too old to start learning to wind with the left hand.

Richo: I dont know how much they retail for as they are only available in Japan. I got this one through an ebay auction where I have seen them sell for between $145-$170 US plus $15 US postage if you can get them.

[chris_lemess]

Don't sell it!!! You can learn! It's not that hard and the benefits are great! Keeeep iiiit!

Chris

[Pukka]

Originally posted by Mick
Pukka: Its a very very nice reel but the handle is not interchangeable from left to right and I'm too old to start learning to wind with the left hand.

Richo: I dont know how much they retail for as they are only available in Japan. I got this one through an ebay auction where I have seen them sell for between $145-$170 US plus $15 US postage if you can get them.

That's weird Mick, the TP I have IS interchangeable?

Pukk'

[Richo]

Pukka, maybe you and Mick should swap, both be happy then....

Cheers

Richo

[Pukka]

...errr no

[Richo]

Don`t blame ya either... hehe

Have you seen the Okuma Inspira 15 thats gonna hit the shelves soon, checked it out on the Okuma US site and very nice, as is the new Okuma Epix EF15.....although we won`t see that.

Cheers

Richo

[chris_lemess]

I thought the TP was interchangable as well? Strange... maybe the guy you bought it off fitted a different handle to it before he sold it.

Richo - that reel does look nice doesn't it. Pity about the weight... surely they could try and get it down to around 8 oz or less. I find reels more than that are too heavy on my Heartland so I presume other people must have longer / heavier rods. Either that or unbalanced setups!

Chris

[jimi]

Chris, maybe you need to put in a few hours at the gym. Then you can use all those heavy reels

[Pukka]

Richo I have an Epix 20 that I use for salmon and kingy spinning (when I get the chance), the Epix's high speed 6-1 gear ratio is what attracted me the most for this type of spinning.
Recently, however it's been suffering a lot from corrosion and gear/bearing wear, so I think I may be taking someone up on that 5 year warranty thing soon.
I actually found the Epix 20 much too big and heavy for bream spinning, but that's just personal preference, I know there are a few people on here who use them a lot and swear by them.
I haven't seen the new '15's yet but thanks for the tip, I'll go and have a gander.

Pukka

Originally posted by chris_lemess
I thought the TP was interchangable as well? Strange... maybe the guy you bought it off fitted a different handle to it before he sold it.

Chris

It actually comes with two handles, single and double.

[Dave W]

Originally posted by Richo
Don`t blame ya either... hehe

Have you seen the Okuma Inspira 15 thats gonna hit the shelves soon, checked it out on the Okuma US site and very nice, as is the new Okuma Epix EF15.....although we won`t see that.

Cheers

Richo

Mmmmmmm..... Inspira 15 (drools....) I can't wait

It's a bugger they're not bringing the Epix 15's in - just have to settle for the Avenger for now.

Joe, I haven't had any corrosion probs with my Epix 20 - did you get a dud

[chris_lemess]

Har har jimi.

I'm just an ultralight tackle nut and I hate cumbersome setups especially rods that are heavier than necessary, and reels that are even more so.

Mind you when I hook a mulloway I'll sure know about it...

Chris