Biomaster or capricorn?

Zero · #1 12-12-2004, 04:39 AM

I'm either going to get a Biomaster (assuming I can find one) or a Capricorn when I go to singapore next week. The Biomaster is apparently a more finesse reel than the Capricorn but since not many people own one, i can't be too sure.

Any thoughts?
zero

dantheman · #2 12-12-2004, 04:50 AM

get a capricorn. alot stronger bail and a solid reel

Brad Y · #3 12-12-2004, 04:58 AM

I will second that.

They are very good.

I would watch the warranty though as they might not be valid if not bought in australia.

Saying this I haven't felt the biomaster. If things are cheaper over there, maybe worth getting a TD-A or TD-Z?

the_fanatic · #4 12-12-2004, 05:26 AM

id definatly get the biomaster. it lays the line alot better than the capricorn and has a nicer drag in my opinion.

Josh

dantheman · #5 12-12-2004, 06:15 AM

lays line better, and better drag dont know about that but anyway

the_fanatic · #6 12-12-2004, 06:29 AM

yeah thats just my opinion, i own a cappy and ultegra (model below biomaster) and thats just what my experences are

josh

Bream Addict · #7 12-12-2004, 06:51 PM

mate if ur thinking of a good solid reel go the cappy for sure,which reel has more bbs?

Brad Y · #8 12-12-2004, 07:09 PM

Ball bearings don't always matter, depends on the quality of them. the capricorn has fewer than my okuma but runs smoother.

Dantheman- empty your pm's so i can reply

#9 12-12-2004, 07:57 PM

it depends what you ware fishing for, i would use the capricorn on a heavier rod (2-4kg, 3-5kg etc) because it is a heavier reel. I couldnt decide between the biomaster and the capricorn, so I bought both. Cappyfor my 2-4kg rod and bio for my 1-3kg rod.

NIZ · #10 12-12-2004, 09:11 PM

I've got a cappy 1500 on my 7'0 1-3kg sicstik pro and it is perfectly balanced. I think a lighter reel would actually unbalance the rod a bit.

Zero · #11 12-12-2004, 09:57 PM

have any of the guys who chose the capricirn actually used the biomaster?
Im not worried about the warranty because my dad works in Singapore so I can just send him the reel if something is wrong.
And just for the record I also have a 1-3kg 7 foot sic stik

zero

#12 13-12-2004, 07:45 AM

Quote:

I've got a cappy 1500 on my 7'0 1-3kg sicstik pro and it is perfectly balanced. I think a lighter reel would actually unbalance the rod a bit.

ive got a sic stik 6'6 1-3kg and i think the capricorn 2000 is a bit to heavy for it
i think the biomaster is more well balanced on it

Zero · #13 13-12-2004, 08:27 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys.
I've decided to get the capricorn.

Thanks for all the advice
zero