would YOU pair...

millonario · #1 18-08-2011, 01:10 AM

...a 2-6lb Samaki Vamp and 1000 Shimano ELF?

yakkindan · #2 18-08-2011, 03:03 AM

for similar $$$ you could get a stradic fi or check out the daiwa aird too

millonario · #3 18-08-2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by yakkindan

for similar $$$ you could get a stradic fi or check out the daiwa aird too

Was looking at the stradic, but it doesn't fit as well as the elf

Bream2nv · #4 18-08-2011, 03:21 AM

The Symetre FJ is only $10 more then the ELF and would be a better option.

millonario · #5 18-08-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Squidgy96

Go the symetre better option as stated above and if you are concerned about the colour, the green on the reel will match with the green bindings on the vamp.

Thanks guys! Im just wondering if you're statements are based on experience or comparing specs?

Bream2nv · #6 18-08-2011, 08:49 PM

Based on other peoples experiences, specs and also the ELF just looks cheap.

millonario · #7 20-08-2011, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Squidgy96

Based on experience, I own a symetre and have been flogging it for a few years now, sure I have upgraded and it doesn't get as much usage as it used to but its a fantastic little reel for the price. I got my Symetre and a Gen 3 Berkley Dropshot for $150 new. Hunt around and get the best price for yourself.

The Symetre is a very robust reel also and you get flat line lay (which means better castbility) and no handle play unlike some other cheap Shimano's.

thanks mate. very helpfull.

HB tragic · #8 20-08-2011, 04:09 AM

I have a symetre as a back up to my stradic FI but more often than not I will reach for the symetre. It always 'feels' good to use and when we get down to it its about personal 'feel'. Not sure how it would match to a vamp but I use it on a DSR Loomis, a Raider and a Jewel. Good luck with your choice. Regards. HBt.

millonario · #9 22-08-2011, 09:36 PM

Taa HBT!