Ryobi Safari Metaroyal?
Submitted by danryan on Tue, 2009-10-06 10:02
Hi
Looking for any feedback on the Ryobi Safari Metaroyal 5000A. They're a bit dated now, but the Japanese manufactured reel is considered by many to the fore-runner of todays Stellas and Saltigas. Since Ryobi sold their fishing division, these reels are now made in China, and are available at a reasonable price.
Anyone used one recently?
Cheers
Dan
chrisp
Posts: 1217
Date Joined: 24/05/08
yeah mate
ive got one and run pe5 jigman ultra.Its served me well for jigging for sambo's and is a sturdy reel.check out this link theres some good info that i used before i purchased one. http://www.westernangler.com.au/forum/m_198647/printable.htm
Carolyn
Posts: 159
Date Joined: 13/10/07
Ryobi Safari
I have one i use for beach fishing very tough hasnt let me down yet. Few mulloway, salmon, rays.
Would recommend. Got a good deal on mine from Tackle shack.
Member Offshore Angling Club of WA (Beach Branch)
Member of the Offshore Angling Club of WA (Beach Branch) www.beachfishingwa.org.au
danryan
Posts: 7
Date Joined: 24/03/09
Thanks for that guys, I'm
Thanks for that guys, I'm trying to advise a mate who's just getting into the game and wants an allrounder for jigging and popping. He's baulking at the top shelf options, but I'm also looking at the Shimano Saragosa 14000F, so it'd be really useful if anyone has a comparitive view?
cheers
Dan
damo6230
Posts: 2029
Date Joined: 07/06/08
I have a 5000a
great reel for the price.
use it for jigging with twin spools for 2 rods, 1 30lb the other 50lb.
will use it for poppering when I head north next.
plenty of mates have them and no real complaints.
good introduction reel.
Webby
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Date Joined: 24/09/08
I just got a 5000a and have
I just got a 5000a and have no issues with it. i use it for jigging/popping and using soft plastics for trout and snapper. the only thing is that the spool isn't huge so for heavier lines like pe5+, you wouldn't want to go very deep or chase bill fish imo. i have pe8 on mine and can just squeeze 200m on it. However i was also looking at the saragosa at the time but just about everyone i spoke to said the ryobi was the better real.
I live with fear every day... sometimes she lets me go fishing.