Fin-Nor Offshore 8500 reel
Submitted by Meteorite on Wed, 2011-04-20 07:30
A guy down here is selling brand new fin-nor offshore 8500 spinning reels for $150 looks like not a bad reel - has anyone got one ? or know anything bad / good about them ??? I m tempted... but i d hate to buy a reel then find out the company has poor warranty or parts are a headache to get etc..
Any advice appreciated
till
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Try the search function!
Try the search function! They're not much to write home about.
Ryan C
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handle problems
i think i remember something on here about the handles falling off on a few of them??
mrwinta
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I have one
I have one that I actualy have only used a few times so can't honestly comment but it seems nice to me... also with 60 lbs of drag it should be able to stop submarines.... I paid $300 ish for mine too although that was in Karartha so I would expect them to be a bit cheaper in peth.... go on buy it you only live once!
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mulloway_hunter
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yes i am a proud owner of the
yes i am a proud owner of the fin nor offshore range. i have a fin nor 9500 and hasent let me down when it comes to catching big rays (80kg) stopping them within 100m and it"s been pretty good to me catching mulloway and sharks. my mates also have the same reel as yours and swear by them as well. wouldnt have any other reel for my type of fishing
Todd-breamer
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i can attest also, i have a
i can attest also, i have a fin nor offshore spin as well as a offshore overhead and they are both great reels. never had a problem and have done quite a bit of different fishing with each type.
i'd so go for it at $150. cheap as chips!
sherbert
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Good reels
Very strong And a good price
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buschy
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Good value for money
I picked up my 9500 about a year or so ago for $200 brand new. Only use it for LB fishing but have hauled in numerous large rays and few sharks here and there.
Pros -
Cons -
At the end of the day it's a solid reel at the bottom end of the market. If you are looking for something to stop big fish I don't think you will find a better option in that price range (happy to be corrected). For $150 you really can't go wrong.
Cheers,
Buschy
Meteorite
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cheers
thanks for all the advice fellas will go for it sounds good for the price
Ryan C
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950 penn
have you considered a 950 penn spinfisher?? tried and proven for a long time i know the one i keep for a "loaner" in my boat for sambo's has been punished with 80lb tuf line for a couple of seasons now plus a few mates have used it for bottom fishing with big leads and it still works like new1 ithink i paid $99.00 on sale ! cheers
Meteorite
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hey ryan - yeah i run a penn
hey ryan - yeah i run a penn spinfisher on my surf rod has stood up fine to big mulloway and for the price is pretty good i reckon, mainly what the offshore is for on the boat , in case my main setup has a problem or for guests.
colin6888
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fin nor 95 or 95
I would like buy a new fin nor offshore 85 or 95
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