Ming-Yang Reels

[jimmy z]

Hi Rip - P, I thought that was you. I'm gonna get a 70 for this season.
These reels are sleepers for sure. A good bang for the buck.

[Rip-Plugger]

Hi Rip - P, I thought that was you. I'm gonna get a 70 for this season.
These reels are sleepers for sure. A good bang for the buck.

oh yeah,the 70 is a real winch for sure.that guy philbert,from australia said he caught sharks on his @ 150 pounds without a problem so I know they are strong.

I just picked up an Omoto 777-S3[black] for 70 bucks on ebay,it is a gem!
I'm impressed at how well built it is also it seems to have some stainless inside.
at any rate I'm building a stick for it 9 ft or so and 1-4 oz for slinging big wood out in this area I know that as a very long rip right from shore,just toss it out and let it drift then hold it there till it either rolls out or gets smashed.slow bringback.works great in june.
did very well there that whole month.

cheers

[jimmy z]

I have the 777, and used it this past Fall. There is a line out clutch, for when you cast. Depress the line out button, and turn the handle, it will revolve about 180 degrees with out engaging the spool. It is safe to cast with the handle in this mode.
The large bulb of a handle knob, will be at a 6:00 position. What had happened to me, is that I did not have the handle in that position, a few times when I got the reel. I was not aware of this feature. And it's a darned good one BTW. I just have to remember it's there. If ya every felt an Abu engage, on the cast, than this is the same. I blew the dog. And it failed, the dog that is on a 25# bass.
That was a fun night. The reel has good drags, and that saved the situation.
I changed the dog, and all is well. The reel is like a tank, and casts very well.
I plan on getting another, for the season.
(I also bought extra dogs, just in case)

[jimmy z]

Oh, one more thing I like about the reel, is the # 777, it was given.
I will not buy the 666 model. If ya want, I'll explain, my feelings about the #'s. But ya might get my drift.

[Rip-Plugger]

Oh, one more thing I like about the reel, is the # 777, it was given.
I will not buy the 666 model. If ya want, I'll explain, my feelings about the #'s. But ya might get my drift.

oh yeah,I get your drift on that point m8,I need not worry,I am a warlock and was born of a jackal so it will actually be quite fitting for me.


R-P

[jimmy z]

What's good is that it uses the same dog as an Abu 6500/7000 dog. I believe that other parts would be interchangable as well. I was happy about that.

[Rip-Plugger]

I have the 777, and used it this past Fall. There is a line out clutch, for when you cast. Depress the line out button, and turn the handle, it will revolve about 180 degrees with out engaging the spool. It is safe to cast with the handle in this mode.
The large bulb of a handle knob, will be at a 6:00 position. What had happened to me, is that I did not have the handle in that position, a few times when I got the reel. I was not aware of this feature. And it's a darned good one BTW. I just have to remember it's there. If ya every felt an Abu engage, on the cast, than this is the same. I blew the dog. And it failed, the dog that is on a 25# bass.
That was a fun night. The reel has good drags, and that saved the situation.
I changed the dog, and all is well. The reel is like a tank, and casts very well.
I plan on getting another, for the season.
(I also bought extra dogs, just in case)

I take it that yours is equipped with the large rubber knob?
,,mine has the flat single paddle type handle which,I'm glad it does.it is nearly fully balanced without a heavy side to it.
I would love to know where you found parts for it as I don't want mine to be down any time if anything happens.
share with me.

R-P

[jimmy z]

I take it that yours is equipped with the large rubber knob?
,,mine has the flat single paddle type handle which,I'm glad it does.it is nearly fully balanced without a heavy side to it.
I would love to know where you found parts for it as I don't want mine to be down any time if anything happens.
share with me.

R-P

Yes, the large bulb type. There is an Autralian site that has 'em for less than 50.00 bucks. I have the metalic blue/green sideplates.

[Rip-Plugger]

Yes, the large bulb type. There is an Autralian site that has 'em for less than 50.00 bucks. I have the metalic blue/green sideplates.

Oh,I see.
mine came from prochallenger in florida.he's on ebay and he also has the VS-10 which I love but it has no levelwind.
looks like a cross with an avet and an accurate.

R-P

[Rip-Plugger]

JZ,

have a look at sr when ya get a chance,you'll find some interesting stuff there I believe!