New Akios reels.

[Big Pete]

Hi,i've had a look at one of these new reels(allbeit a 7000 size with level wind,as all the 6500cts had been sold).I actually thought they were the business,solid swedish engineering.However,as they say "the proof of the pudding is in the eating".....so has anyone on here managed to get their mitts on one?....And if so,what do you reckon?....My Penn mags are ancient now,and nearing the end,so i thought about these.

[Steve Duffy]

Mr Yates says they are the bulls cojones so they must be good,mind you does'nt he get a box full of them to keep?

[spudgun]

Found this:

http://www.fishing-tackle.co.uk/akios-s ... -launched/

[Tight Lines]

When are you getting them in Chris?

[chriswsf]

Simon has gone to the big boys first - which to be honest i feel a bit annoyed about

[John Petersen]

Simon has gone to the big boys first - which to be honest i feel a bit annoyed about

Don't make Chris angry, you wouldn't like him when he is angry.

Seeing as how I am 'reel' tackle tart as much as Bren is a rod tackle tart, I could be very interested in treating myself to one of these, I would prefer to give my money to my local tackle shop, so when you get some in, let me know, I could be very interested in just popping down the road to see you.

[Ken the PACMAN]

They are made in Taiwan by the firm that made some budget priced Abu stuff for a while so they will be a similar product to the older budget Abu range I am sure.

[Big Pete]

I'm actually quite sure that these reels are solely manufactured at the original ABU factory in Sweden,before ABU moved their operation to China,they certainly look bullet proof,so i think i'm gonna indulge,lol.

[Steve Duffy]

I would suggest that if they are only a pound or two cheaper than Abu's then I would buy Abu's.Better the devil you know IMHO.

[chriswsf]

I'm actually quite sure that these reels are solely manufactured at the original ABU factory in Sweden,before ABU moved their operation to China,they certainly look bullet proof,so i think i'm gonna indulge,lol.

Abu still manufacture all 6500's and below at their swedish factory.

[chriswsf]

as they are only £20.00 cheaper than the Abu what would you really choose

1. New Company with New Product ?
2. Company that has been around years and a product that is well and truly tested ?

[Steve Duffy]

No 3.

[barney]

No 4, save more pennies and buy a Diawa Mag,,,

[svenbren]

number 5.. use the ones you already have .

[John Petersen]

Number 6 .. Me.