trunwfisherman
I would say that as with any product these days most manufacturers have a line up of goods they sell from high end to low end.
I am not saying that you bought the low end model. But often people will buy a brand because it has a good reputation and expect that the lowest end version will perform the same as one that costs more. Can you say Corsair vs. Calcutta?
Myself I find that the high end versions of reels often have as many mechanical problems as the lower end but for different reasons. Usually the tolerances on the higher end products are tighter meaning having it dragged through the sand will result in the reel jamming up. They have more bearings to make them smoother and they usually require more maintenance to keep them running smoothly.
Any manufacturer can produce lemons. I was seriously disappointed with my Abu Garcia Eon. I just can't get it to cast well.
As with most product selections I look for the workhorse of the product line. It usually comes in price right under the high end model. I have very few problems with my ambassadeurs. But then again look at how seldomly I fish these days. What with two very young kids [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img] and full time work [img]graemlins/berry.gif[/img] going fishing has become a once every couple of months proposition. [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] I don't use my gear enough to have it fail me!
What model did you say you have trunwfisherman? Also how are you using it? Casting, trolling, etc.
Cool ambassadeur site
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