[619627]

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I normally don't talk about fishing tackle anymore since there are a number of boards here on NOREAST which specifically go into great detail about tackle and techniques. But I felt this news is good since PRO GEAR reels were one of my favorite reels that I used during the last few years I fished.

It seems that the company has restarted production and has come out with their new Lever Drag reels which is something new for them since they originally fine tuned star drag reels based upon the Penn Reel platform with their Classic and Graphite framed reels.

I know this will be discussed in depth in the other forums, but I just wanted to post this here since it is very good news to see a premium American Reel manufacturer re-enter the fishing business.

EC NEWELL MAN<>

 

[TACKLENUT]

Ec a buddy of mine spoke to them and they said that they were not going to produce any reels right now. They were going to be servicing and repairing and sell apparel.

 

[baywatch]

Hope they Produce

I have the 440 ( right EC LOL) and let me tell you that reel has some of the best pulling power I have ever had for a 4/0 series type reel.

I had a conversation with someone down here who frequents Tortugas trips and he also uses them for big mutton snapper down there.
If they do start reproducing I would like to see the lever drags come into play, especially for Tarpon.

The 440 can be cranked down to 30 pounds of drag pressure also, so fishing in deep water with a fast retrieve really helps out to keep those critters out of the structure. I also used it in Magdalena Bay Trip and it perfomed with out a hitch. It was used both in trolling and live bait applications also.

I can tell you one thing I have a list of people that are waiting on line if I ever to sell it.

Got anymore?

I know this will be discussed in depth in the other forums, but I just wanted to post this here since it is very good news to see a premium American Reel manufacturer re-enter the fishing business.


Most of my other reels are Newells and some Penns although I do have 3 Shimano TLD 25's that I use for tarpon and also used in Mag Bay.

Honestly the 440 ( that also came stock with a power handle )will out fish the TLD's hands down even with the optional power handles I purchased for the TLD's,SEPERATLY!!!

@ 40 bucks a handle which BTW was almost cost for them courtesy of Trophy Tackle, (TunaFishTackle.com) in Deer Park.

BTW myself and another person purchased 9 of them to get that good price like from John, Kudos John

and thanks.

Normally the P/H for a TLD 25 is about anywhere from 55-75 bucks in the aftermarket depending on where you go.

So lets see. TLD 25's 169 (maybe on a good day) if not more, plus 60 for a power handle = 230 bucks for one reel, made over seas compared to about 190 for the 440 NEW with a power handle made in the USA.

Pulled this 24 pound Golden Jack ( Palamentro) in Mag Bay without a problem.

You Choose.

This post edited by baywatch 09:39 AM 03/06/2008

 

[619627]

TACKLE NUT....what a shame, but I guess for them it is a foot back in the door to 'gear' up for some type of reel production in the future.

For those who are interested, this is a old web page written by Captain Tim Tower of the f/v BUNNY CLARK on PRO GEAR REELS.

For me over the years I have found the PG 3500 as close to the perfect codfish reel for those fishing south of the Cape.

For those who are interested in replacing the bearings in their Pro Gear reels, here is the site to go to>>>BOCA BEARINGS FOR PRO GEAR FISHING REELS

By the way, talking about narrow 4/0 special codfish reels I will bring this up about the PENN BAJA SPECIAL 113HN:

Baja special has been discontinued after 9 years of development according to Squidco, parts availability uncertain

This is information from another forum but seems to be correct as in that Penn Reels has made a last run of approx. 800 BAJAs (these have 6 bearings), most which will be sold to west coast tackle shops.

Other then the Newell 500 series, there is not one star drag reel being manufactured for those who do the offshore bottom trips in the northeast. It truly is a shame to see such reels being discontinued due to lack of interest by the fishing public.

EC NEWELL MAN<>

 

[Goliath]

I have a feeling that the Baja Special will be coveted years from now similar to the way the old Luxor surf reels were in the 70's and 80's. Sometimes a reel needs to be around a while before the public realizes what it had all along. I'm glad I got mine while they lasted.

The 500 series newells are not the same as the smaller models. They are extremely tough and light, and simple to care for. Real bulldogs. I would never make a jigging trip without one.

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[ctwhitechin]

I have two Pro Gear reels, one is a 545, and I just received a 454 last week. I purchased both off of Ebay, I used the 545 a few times, can cast a mile with it. The 454 looks like a beast, can't wait to use it soon.....they are great reels but need a little TLC after each trip, WD-40, fresh water, lube, etc.

Now for a real workhorse, I love either a Newell 400/500 or my personal favorite, a Daiwa 50H. I have one that is about 20 years old, all I ever did was hose it off...no joke.

Sad to see the Baja go, they are/were an excellent workhorse too......

 

[Goliath]

Mark

I wish I still had my 50H. Believe it or not I lost it somehow. That mother would pull bluefish all summer with not so much as a fresh water rinse. It was state of the art at the time. Pretty much buried the jigmaster, the other bluefish jigging reel at the time.

See you soon.

Frank

 

[baywatch]

All 3

I also have 2 Newells the 447 and the 533 ( besides the 229 and 235) which are true work horses for fishing for grouper/snapper down here.

This post edited by baywatch 10:34 AM 03/08/2008