crappie or crappy is the question ?

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05-03-2023, 06:39 AM
Ketchn

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crappie or crappy is the question ?

bought a name brand reel at the rod and reel shop a week ago , 40 bucks and pretty much a really crappy trash reel ,over 40 bucks ....not impressed in the least and the store said not our problem ,talk to manufacturer .....!:yikes
spool wobbles terribly when you pull the drag ....:banghead
then went online and bought a no name reel off amazon for 18 bucks and took it out for a test run yesterday ....
Holy you know what Batman what a jim dandy ! not sure how long it will last but to be WAY sure it feels like a hundred dollar or more reel ....not kidding either!
hooked about all kinds of fish and with 6 lb stren mono it performed like a pro series type reel , just smooth as silk and the drag is like wow !
a huge carp ,several catfish and one of them even had a broke off circle hook catfish rig still in it ! !
And then KABOOM and off to the races with really nice very light tackle bucket mouth Bass .....
buyer beware , some of the stuff that costs real money IS NOT even as good as a cheap no name reel ....:highfive
so is it a crappie reel or a crappy reel one might ask .....?
crappie reel for sure is the answer ....:cheers2
05-03-2023, 06:43 AM
Ketchn

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and yes it hammered big slabs too .....
KABOOM is the word ....just saying :highfive
05-03-2023, 06:57 AM
MCG1

How do you pronounce that manufacturer and does it broadcast your fishing secrets to secret fishing spies?:yikes Good line sometimes makes a reel seem better, but I trust your reviews.
05-03-2023, 07:01 AM
DockShootinJack

Mighty fine catches with said crappie reel
05-03-2023, 07:02 AM
BuckeyeCrappie

Yongzhi makes or brands crankbaits as well.
05-03-2023, 07:05 AM
BuckeyeCrappie

https://youtu.be/ptmcC8xoCbA
05-03-2023, 07:07 AM
SuperDave336

Always a gamble with the no name stuff but you're very likely to find a gem.
05-03-2023, 07:25 AM
Slab

If you're going for "inexpensive" the Mr crappie reels are pretty much the same price. I have a couple and they are fine. I think they even came with line.

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05-03-2023, 07:27 AM
Slab

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Yeah, here's a link: Amazon.com

26% off. $17.99

Sorry for the hijack. Just thought I'd share from one of our sponsors you could actually talk to on the phone if'n you had a question. Attachment 457517
05-03-2023, 07:28 AM
BuckeyeCrappie

I like them as well Slab, so much so I have 4
05-03-2023, 07:34 AM
Slab

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

I like them as well Slab, so much so I have 4

Yeah they're a little small but I like them on my long rods. Doesn't add a lot of weight to my long rods while holding them when livescoping.

And fyi, I did just buy one of those ones ketch mentioned off Amazon. Just to see. I like checking everything out as y'all know.

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05-03-2023, 12:09 PM
Spoonminnow

:ThumbsUp
05-03-2023, 06:14 PM
BobC

Glad to hear the second reel worked out. If you do regular biz with that store you may want to try another. Doesn’t sound like they stand behind what they sell, but I guess that’s the norm these days.:banghead
Bob
05-03-2023, 08:12 PM
catchNgrease

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Originally Posted by Slab

Yeah, here's a link: Amazon.com

26% off. $17.99

Sorry for the hijack. Just thought I'd share from one of our sponsors you could actually talk to on the phone if'n you had a question. Attachment 457517

I'm going to order one of the Amazon reels my self...but...I can attest to the fact that you can talk to Mr. Crappie customer service and if you get lucky Wally Marshall will answer the phone. I was stammering like a child when he said hello.

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05-03-2023, 08:32 PM
Ketchn

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

https://youtu.be/ptmcC8xoCbA

I got the red one , one thing for sure, they might need to be a site sponsor,just saying....
05-03-2023, 08:33 PM
Ketchn

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Originally Posted by BobC

Glad to hear the second reel worked out. If you do regular biz with that store you may want to try another. Doesn’t sound like they stand behind what they sell, but I guess that’s the norm these days.:banghead
Bob

Last rodeo with them for me , not again said Sam I am
05-03-2023, 08:34 PM
Ketchn

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Originally Posted by Slab

Yeah, here's a link: Amazon.com

26% off. $17.99

Sorry for the hijack. Just thought I'd share from one of our sponsors you could actually talk to on the phone if'n you had a question. Attachment 457517

I got one of them too , it works pretty well , not on my current rods in the tuck though
05-04-2023, 06:45 AM
Slab

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Originally Posted by catchNgrease

I'm going to order one of the Amazon reels my self...but...I can attest to the fact that you can talk to Mr. Crappie customer service and if you get lucky Wally Marshall will answer the phone. I was stammering like a child when he said hello.

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Yep, Wally is one of the hardest working people in crappie fishing I know. Great guy for sure. Will talk with anyone at any time.
05-04-2023, 07:02 AM
Rojo

I hate to admit it but back before the tariffs were put into effect I bought reels off Ebay for the jig poles and fly rods for $8.50-$11's and all have worked flawlessly. I needed folding handles, the type you push a button on the handle to pack as many in my little bass boat as possible. The drags are dry felt on all of them but I infused the washers with Cal's and keep them clean. Not much pressure can be applied to the tip of a rod from the butt end anyway. I've caught 10#+ Redfish, Goo's, and Catfish on the little 1000 series reels. Now I've bought name brand reels, several with President in the name, well the first time they get wet, water on the One Way bearings, the reels lock up. I called the manufacture and for $50 they offered to fix. I sent every locked up reel swimming in the Rigolets! I will never buy another in that brand. Lately I have bought some Quantum reels for casting that have great drags for the price and have held up very well for the use or abuse.
05-05-2023, 06:32 AM
Ketchn

had some issues with many types of reels in the past , some are name brand stuff that is thought highly of .
this post was NOT an ad , just a heads up on what seems to be worth the cash so far .:cheers2
05-05-2023, 07:35 AM
Slab

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Originally Posted by Ketchn

had some issues with many types of reels in the past , some are name brand stuff that is thought highly of .
this post was NOT an ad , just a heads up on what seems to be worth the cash so far .:cheers2

This is certainly not an ad, but here's my associates link to it anywho: Amazon.com :ThumbsUp
05-05-2023, 07:27 PM
Ketchn

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Originally Posted by MCG1

How do you pronounce that manufacturer and does it broadcast your fishing secrets to secret fishing spies?:yikes Good line sometimes makes a reel seem better, but I trust your reviews.

My dermatologist name starts with N and when pronounced in English her name is Win ...go figure :dono