© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-sand shark Recent reviews written by member sand shark en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_10260156036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I spend much time light tackle trolling, jigging, and live bait fishing on the Carolina coast. I have many rod and reel combos, most specialized, heavy tackle for stand up fishing, and ultra high quality small reels for line class fishing. I needed... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~10260156036 Thu, 22 Feb 2001 16:44:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_10260156036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_9701920388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - Just got back from Morehead City, for a little preseason shopping, and I found a real deal. In one of the many big game tackle shops I found a brand new Shimano Tiagra 80W two speed for the unheard of price of $674.00. I even got the owner of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~9701920388 Sun, 18 Feb 2001 13:45:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_9701920388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_9482768004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - If you like high quality fishing reels, and have never seen an Accurate Platinum series reel you owe it to yourself to try one. Accurate is an aerospace product manufacturer that has taken their knowledge and applied it to sportfishing devices. They... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~9482768004 Fri, 16 Feb 2001 17:45:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_9482768004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_9088175748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - If you want the biggest, baddest reel made this is it! I borrowed one of these newest released products from a wealthy friend and found out why the first production run was a complete sale out. It is awesome! Huge, but not as heavy as the Penn... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~9088175748 Tue, 13 Feb 2001 12:02:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_9088175748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_9035615876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - If you are not familiar with Accurate reels I will give you a brief overview: Machined aluminum frame, spool, handle, twin drags(one on each side of spool), heavy adjustable clicker, and all of this precisely made and put together only like and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~9035615876 Mon, 12 Feb 2001 23:53:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_9035615876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_8957103748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - Although not a Shimano fan, I purchased a Shimano Trinidad 30 and if you view my opinion on it you will see how happy I am with it. After the Trinidad proved itself my eyes were opened to the Shimano line of reels. I need 50 class reels more than... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~8957103748 Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:37:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_8957103748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_8393559684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I got a dozen of them. Yeah right. I borrowed one of these beauties, and put it to the test. It passed. There are very few of these reels built so far, and there are even fewer on the market on dealers shelves, most of them were built on order, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~8393559684 Wed, 7 Feb 2001 01:23:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_8393559684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_8279789188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - The Senator 116L 12/0 reel is the cheapest 80 class reel made. It is used around the world for big fish such as marlin, tuna, and shark. It is the latter that I unleash my 12/0 on. I have mine loaded with around 1,000 yards of 80lb. dacron. It is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~8279789188 Mon, 5 Feb 2001 23:57:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_8279789188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_8256130692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I was broken into wahoo fishing while king mackerel trolling over a ledge in deep water. A reel went off and with the drag set light for kings, the reel was nearly stripped of over 500 yards of 20lb. line before the boat could be turned to chase the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~8256130692 Mon, 5 Feb 2001 20:01:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_8256130692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_8249904772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I have been a Shakespeare rod fan for years, and I own many models of Uglysticks including stand-up, custom, casting, spinning, and live bait rods. When Shakespeare introduced a line of saltwater reels I jumped with both feet and purchased one of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~8249904772 Mon, 5 Feb 2001 19:09:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_8249904772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_8120405636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I am not a big fan of Shimano reels, I have used a few of their cheaper models before but never purchased one for my own consumption. I am an Accurate and Abu Garcia praiser and also a satisfied owner of many Penn reels. When I first saw a picture... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~8120405636 Sun, 4 Feb 2001 13:26:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_8120405636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_8037961348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I have owned many reels in the 6500 series including the Original, Ultra Cast, C-4 Elite, and now the CL. It seems to be the best built of the lot. I have had no problems with any of them, but this model has a better frame, clicker that is out of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~8037961348 Sat, 3 Feb 2001 15:27:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_8037961348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_7730531972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - This is a reel in the legendary series of reels made famous by Hemmingway. It lives up to its legend by being among the finest built reels in existence. I purchased the 75FNA second hand, seeing much use on big game fish around the world, but... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~7730531972 Wed, 31 Jan 2001 18:20:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_7730531972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_7574949508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - Wow! If you like well built reels, you need to take a look at this one. It is built to take more abuse than reels three times its size. It has the finest machining job I have ever seen, except for other Accurate reels. There experience in the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~7574949508 Tue, 30 Jan 2001 13:36:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_7574949508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_7505743492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I purchased a 955 International to go along with the 965, and 975 I already had and because I needed an small baitcaster for certain things. I loaded it with 10lb. Cx Premium P-Line and put it on a G-Loomis GLX 7' Medium action rod. I found this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~7505743492 Mon, 29 Jan 2001 18:57:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_7505743492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_7504170628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I purchased a 965 International because I knew from experience that the other Internationals were great reels, and I need a baitcaster for light saltwater, and medium freshwater. It filled this spot nicely with its smooth round frame that fits my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~7504170628 Mon, 29 Jan 2001 18:35:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_7504170628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_7497027204?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I have seen Newell reels in many shops on the North Carolina coast for years, but I have never talked to anyone who owned one. The dealers could not help me out, only quoting what was in their catalogs. The reels seemed like they were well built for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~7497027204 Mon, 29 Jan 2001 17:36:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_7497027204?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_7486934660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - After purchasing the Penn 45GLS and being overly satisfied with it, I decided to purchase a 25GLS to compliment it for smaller fish species. I mounted it on a Penn Black Sabre 7' Medium action rod and loaded it with 30lb. Cx Premium P-Line. It has... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~7486934660 Mon, 29 Jan 2001 16:16:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_7486934660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_7467667076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - The Penn Squidder 140 is a very versatile reel. I have seen it in use for many species of fish such as bluefish, stripers, sea trout, flounder, cobia, spanish mackerel, sheepshead, and pompano. It is used for surf casting, bottom fishing, pier... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~7467667076 Mon, 29 Jan 2001 13:15:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_7467667076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_7432539780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I love well made reels, and although this one is a little out of my price range I will have one someday. I had an opportunity to borrow one from a friend so I immediately took him up on it. I own one of Accurate's Boss series reels and it is a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~7432539780 Mon, 29 Jan 2001 00:42:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_7432539780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_7070715524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - Over the years on the North Carolina coast I have seen more 114H reels in the hands of big game fishermen than every other reel put together. It is almost considered required tackle for everything from big king mackerel, to tuna off Cape Hatteras... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~7070715524 Thu, 25 Jan 2001 18:32:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_7070715524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_7066717828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - While searching for a perfect reel for school kings, and spanish mackerel I came across this one. I think it feels this spot nicely. It is a very smooth, well built reel, with high line capacity for light line such as 12lb. to 20lb. test, but its... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~7066717828 Thu, 25 Jan 2001 17:56:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_7066717828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_6963564164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I purchased a 320 GTi, along with its smaller brother, the 310, and big brother, the 330, several years ago and came to the conclusion that of all the Penn products I have owned, over 20 I'm sure, it is of the lowest quality of the bunch. It is very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~6963564164 Wed, 24 Jan 2001 18:48:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_6963564164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_6957534852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - I purchased a 975 International reel after much anticipation of its release to retailers, and after over a year of fresh and saltwater use, I have found it to be of ideal size for many types of fishing. I paired it with a Penn Powerstick 6'6"... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~6957534852 Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:49:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_6957534852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_6954192516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sand shark - The Penn International II 16S is one high performance light tackle reel. I purchased one several years back and found it to be the best quality light line big game reel on the market. I have used mine extensively loaded with a 1000 yards of Cx... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~6954192516 Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:13:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_6954192516?linkin_id=8003929