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    Posted: 17 Jul 2013 at 5:55pm
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does any one have any knowledge about the Ocean Star jigging reel
 PE6 70lb   550mtr 8plus 2 bearing just over 4.00 ratio
PE8 80lb 520mt    efficient drag 25 k    full drag 35kg
Double Carbon Fibre drag
   two stainless anti reverse bearing   Look nice but any good?
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P.T..... the ocean star reel is an exact copy made by M@W of the Jigging Master reel. Personally i would stick with the original maker, JM,

 reviews are not positive for M@W
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Thanks for that .looked at their web site.But never seen a review.  done on them.  Are you aware of what faults they have
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Sorry no, go to 360Tuna and do a search, there will be something there for sure.

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Thanks for your help
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they look a fair bit different to a jm, how ever the ocean wolfs look much the same, jms don't have twin anti reverse bearings do they?
 
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JM's have one AV bearing and twin dawgs.
It is the same bearing as the Accurate Boss series now superceded buy the BX range for the past five years.
The Accurate Boss had two of these bearings the JM has one backed by twin dawgs.
 
The quality of the metal, machining and for jigging the main shaft size and how the arm is fitted is what counts if you are looking for a reliable long term reel for jigging.
 
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Thanks guys ,a great help. When you surf the net you see different reels, and its always good to find out what is good and bad.Clap
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The JM reels use a German INA anti-reverse bearing and these have proved to be very reliable and in fact I've never seen one fail. Seen a few that were corroded due to lack of maintenance. Of course, the twin dawgs take most of the strain off the AR bearing which certainly helps with their longevity.  


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So i guess its a case of who copied who??. JM sure have spent more on marketing and branding. Everything gets copied and made in taiwan,china or the like, im thinking would i take the risk.. Prob not for a few bucks. I def like my jms and have never had any failures of any kind. Big fish will show up ANY weak components thats for sure..
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