new okuma fina ?

big mumma · #1 02-10-2003, 04:53 AM

I've been told there is a new okuma fina model coming out. Does anyone know if this is true and what the differences are from the previous one ? as I understand they cost about twice as much as the old model.

ps: will the smallest model still be the 3000 size ?

cheers.

Angry · #2 02-10-2003, 11:50 AM

Hold on trying to find a piccy, They look completely different

here we go, try this http://www.tackletour.com/reviewokumafina.shtm

hope this helps

Keeno · #3 02-10-2003, 12:29 PM

Hi guys

I can tell you that the Okuma Fina FI - 30 is definitely not new
Ive had that exact one for almost 2 years. Works a treat & have caught many a bream on it

Cheers

Keeno

pw-bream · #4 02-10-2003, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Keeno
I can tell you that the Okuma Fina FI - 30 is definitely not new
Ive had that exact one for almost 2 years.

I think you are missing the fact that this is a new version of the Fina.

Holden have been making and selling "Commodores" since the late 70's, doesn't stop them from releasing a "new" one every couple of years.

Did you read the review/comparison of the old and new Fina at tackletour?

big mumma · #5 02-10-2003, 09:45 PM

to pw, I do understand that it is simply a new model but my local tackle store told me that the new one was going to cost about $120.00, hence my confusion as it should retail for about $50 or $60.

cheers.

#6 02-10-2003, 09:50 PM

Hey Big Mumma.
Id suggest that the price increase is in line with the quality upgrades. Th added bearings, new drive/gears, new handle, new drag and new spool/spool lip...
The upgrades now put that reel into the over $100 category. If your after an Okuma around the original price range, try the Avenger.
Hope this helps mate.

Dave

big mumma · #7 02-10-2003, 09:58 PM

yeah I was leaning towards the AV-20 to put on my squidgy 7' untill I heard about the new fina. The review on tackletour says it should still be about $50.00 though. Maybe the store attendent didn't know what he was talking about.

ps does anyone have any experience of a TICA GH 2000 ?

Bear · #8 02-10-2003, 11:07 PM

Was that $50US being a US site.

That would explain a bit.

Keeno · #9 03-10-2003, 02:24 AM

pw-bream,

Yes I did look at the site I was interested to see the new one
I can assure u that the so called "new fina" pictured on that site is the exact same one i have had for around 2 years
cost me $84.95 at a guess
The gold stuff on the bottom of the reel comes off rather quickly & easily
my reel isnt very attractive anymore but everything is still working fine

Is it sposed to be new to Australia or wot?
I have seen the other model around aswell i thort the olf one in picture was called the FA - 30

anyways if u want to ask any further questions about that reel fire away!

Cheers

Keeno

Keeno · #10 03-10-2003, 02:30 AM

Oh and i just say the review for that reel was dated 18th April 2002
and i woulda got it about October/November 2001

but feel free to tell me otherwise

Keeno

#11 03-10-2003, 06:09 AM

Hi Guys, I have a Shimano Symetre that I got from America four years before is was released here in Oz as a new model

Cheers Samurai

#12 03-10-2003, 09:38 AM

Hey guys...
I have this dildo (the Ultravibe 3000) which i got from germany 3 years ago...and your gonna try telling me i dont have it...bloody hell! lol

Just thought i'd have some fun and lighten up this rather boring friday night!

dave

ps: i have no such dildo...i wish i did however...lol

Keeno · #13 03-10-2003, 09:50 AM

lol Kingpin

It was a rather exciting conversation we were having

#14 03-10-2003, 10:02 AM

Guys, I was'nt kidding about that Symetre.

Samurai

#15 03-10-2003, 10:05 AM

lol...sorry samurai...i wasnt taking the piss out of you

I couldnt help but make some fun out of some pretty petty DohDohDohDoh before...lol

Dave