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Fin Nor OFC16H??

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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Heavy Metal - Jig fishing
Forum Description: Anything related to jig fishing here
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Printed Date: 28 Jan 2026 at 6:35am


Topic: Fin Nor OFC16H??
Posted By: CarlW
Subject: Fin Nor OFC16H??
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2015 at 10:26pm
Hi all,
Now I know this reel is relatively cheap and is probably not going to handle jigging long term, but I'm just looking for something a bit cheaper to try out jigging for a while and see if it's something I might get into a bit more seriously in the future. So does anyone have any opinions/experience with this reel? Am I wasting my time with it? or will it give me a decent run and a decent appreciation of jigging? any other suggestions for a cheaper beginner reel?
Cheers


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Posted By: flyfisher
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2015 at 11:21pm
I looked at buying one and found good reviews, basically the same as the Daiwa 30T internally as it's a dead clone (which I ended up buying as I got a good deal). I researched them quite a bit, the drag is a little lacking, but fine for getting into Jigging and great value for money.


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Posted By: jakepitsville
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 8:38am
my experience with finnor gear is it tends to be a lot harder to break then other cheaper stuff.

Posted By: CarlW
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 6:53pm
Cheers for the info guys, sounds like I shouldn't get too much trouble from a Fin-Nor. Will keep a look out for a good deal.

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“My biggest worry is that my wife (when I’m dead) will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it.”

Posted By: Scuba Skip
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 8:53pm
I had one as my first set. Did the job on fish to about 15 kg but anything bigger I got smoked. Upgraded to a accurate/talon. But good to start with without breaking the bank

Posted By: KEENFISHERBOY
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 9:26pm
I love mine , very well built and have a smooth carbon fiber drag. Ive caught kings up to 14kg no worries and even used it for 3kg light tackle fishing in tornaments because of the high speed and smooth drag.

Posted By: Joshy123
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2015 at 6:48pm
They are a great little setup for the price...ive had one for years and its been punished by fish 25kg plus at mayor island.....still use it as a back up setup.


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