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[RUSTY420]

Thinking of getting a Okuma Sheffield for 200 new. Any opinions

[Spinninreel]

That's a good place to start. The other option is to see what you can find used; with a little more money, you should be able to get a very good reel. Just make sure you check it out carefully.

[CJR]

What's your budget?

[NADO]

Im an advocate of buying used. For 250 you can sometimes get a used islander, ive even seen them go for 200. Sheffield you could get used for anywhere from 100-150.

As for the sheffield, its a great starter. Not that i've fished any other pin, but I can't complain about mine.

[RUSTY420]

Budget is around 300 for rod and reel for now. Just got into the fly as well. So a little tight

[GoWithTheFloat]

Budget is around 300 for rod and reel for now. Just got into the fly as well. So a little tight

I'm quite happy with my okuma Sheffield. Highly recommended

[RUSTY420]

What about a G loomis 4.5 in reel and rod for 300

[redneckchromer]

What about a G loomis 4.5 in reel and rod for 300

let me know what you get and how you like it, im looking into my first pin aswell!

[CJR]

What about a G loomis 4.5 in reel and rod for 300

I'd get the loomis over the okuma. Just make sure nothings wrong with the reel.

[Klamp]

Used Sheffield for $150

http://ontario.kijij...QAdIdZ430898176

And perhaps the $300 Loomis combo you're talking about?

http://ontario.kijij...QAdIdZ409626926

[RUSTY420]

Used Sheffield for $150

http://ontario.kijij...QAdIdZ430898176

And perhaps the $300 Loomis combo you're talking about


http://ontario.kijij...QAdIdZ409626926

The used one they won't return my messages

[schnip]

angling specialties---streamside 12'5 steelhead rod---same rod i had--120 bucks

[NADO]

the loomis seems like a good deal, is that the rod u want though? A 13 footer would be better imo.

[CJR]

the loomis seems like a good deal, is that the rod u want though? A 13 footer would be better imo.

x2. Where will you be primarily fishing? That would be good around lake ontario tribs, but bigger flows you might be under-gunned.

[schnip]

did you say 300 was your combined budget???

[Hucho Hucho]

Thinking of getting a Okuma Sheffield for 200 new. Any opinions

What ever you do buy yourself new reel. If you buy used one there is always gamble. Okuma Sheffield is excellent reel pair it up with 13' Shimano Clarus or Streamside and you will thank me later. Those rods run around $100.00

[schnip]

rust you can try mine this weekend---i will be "flyin" for the most part

[RUSTY420]

rust you can try mine this weekend---i will be "flyin" for the most part

Ya in going to buy new and get an longer rod
Thanks Schip. Think I'm heading to Owen sound this weekend with raptizzle to get our chrome on

[Luke]

Fyi th Sheffield aventa and raw 2 are all type same reel with different handle plates bolted on. Between my buddies and I we have each model. They are great and you can get a used aventa for 100ish .... if you look hard enough they are out there with upgraded bearings. I absolutely love mine.

[schnip]

you joining us on saturday still?