Polynemus_sheridani Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 (edited) Hi all I have the opportunity to get my hands on a Fin-Nor 50W 2 speed reel, it is in perfect condition and I would like to know if anyone has had one or still has one and what they think of them. Any help wpuld be great. thanks craig Edited October 26, 2006 by Polynemus_sheridani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsydney Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hi Mate having ost a reel lately and having done some reading they r a very nice piece of kit, quite xxx thogh, if u get it for a good price would b a welcome addition to a tackle box. jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I noticed "AHAB" engraved on the reel... And Fin-Nor implies Finland-Norway... It's for Whale Fishing!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polynemus_sheridani Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 I noticed "AHAB" engraved on the reel... And Fin-Nor implies Finland-Norway... It's for Whale Fishing!!!!! well i am not going to be going fishing for whales but hope to get into some marlin and tuna with it. am getting them for a good price may be able to get 2 if i am lucky. craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightweight Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I have two Fin-Nor spinning reels, they are all stainless (read - HEAVY). They are (where) made in the USA. I am sure they have "outsourced" the production to China, so the quality of the newer reels has declined. I have landed a few good jew with them and they have handled the situation. Although on one occasion i had a bit of overheat when i hooked a shark, nothing was stopping that fish! . Also i dislike the placement of the drag adjustment, it isn't easy to adjust on the fly. LW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashir Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I noticed "AHAB" engraved on the reel... And Fin-Nor implies Finland-Norway... It's for Whale Fishing!!!!! Not exactly Fin-Nor is a completely American brand, it was started by 2 blokes with surnames Finley and Norwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jewel Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Bloody good gear! A little heavy and old school, but if they are the older ones made in the states you could fish with them and then winch your boat back on to the trailer with them when you got back to the ramp. If the price is right you cant go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizzytaylor Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 For many years FinNor was considered the Rolls Royce of fishing reels. They established a solid reputation for exquisitely crafted big game reels and their customer service was second to none. Alas, several years ago they were bought by a large Japanese corporation. Whether cause or coincidence I cannot say, but thereafter both their quality and customer service suffered major declines. GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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