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09-05-2001, 07:26 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 449
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Corsair "A" models, any better?
I know the original Corsair was a ***, how bout the updated 'A' models, are they any good?
Thanks In Advance,
T
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09-05-2001, 07:42 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Olympia, Washington
Posts: 568
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Re: Corsair "A" models, any better?
Shimano replaced the original *** Corsair that I had with the updated one. It is better but I would not buy another. I would go with an ambassedor instead.
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09-05-2001, 08:09 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: McCleary, WA
Posts: 415
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Re: Corsair "A" models, any better?
I had a friend give me a Corsair 400, don't know if it's an "A" model or not, but I prefer the workings of my Ambassaduer 6500C3.
The only thing I like better about the Corsair is the large casting release button that make it easy to use with gloves. The drag doesn't go light enough for me when I use it on a downrigger, so I get a fair amount of early releases when setting my gear. Other than that, mine has worked fine.
Andy
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09-05-2001, 08:51 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Battle Ground, WA
Posts: 2,489
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Re: Corsair "A" models, any better?
I have to agree with Jeffhead, they replaced mine but I wouldnt buy another. Just prefer my amassaduers better.
Dogfish the way you can tell an "a" over the origianl is that the "a"s are Gold and the originals are silver. If you still have an old one send it back to Shimano and they will replace them.
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09-05-2001, 02:38 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: beaverton Or.
Posts: 403
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Re: Corsair "A" models, any better?
I have both the A and the original. The original is my back-up.Firedog, are you saying that they will replace the original Corsair with the A version for no charge?
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09-05-2001, 02:45 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Battle Ground, WA
Posts: 2,489
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Re: Corsair "A" models, any better?
FF,I just called Shimano and they are still replacing them. The problem with the origianls was a design flaw and shiman was doing there best to get it fixed for everyone. Here is there website if your wanting to replace yours give them a call and Get the shipping adress and stuff Shimano USA The Phone # is 1-949-951-5003
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09-05-2001, 05:08 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Gresham, Or
Posts: 2,012
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Re: Corsair "A" models, any better?
I had the original Silver one. Made me lose fish.
Got the upgraded gold model, It free spooled and broke a plastic gear and I brought that fish in by hand.
Then I took it into fisherman's Marine and they'll do an even exchange for Something else. Or pay the difference on something better.
I ended up changing my Shimano corsair for a 5600 Abu Garcia Ambasedeur and so far love it. I also ahd to pay $5.00 difference on that trade cause the Abu was $5.00 more.
I have heard good things and I have other Shimano Spinning reels and they are very good. Don't know who Engineered the Corsair But it's a LOSER!
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Stay away from Corsair.
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