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Author Topic: What do you think of the new Ross CenterPin Reel?  (Read 2678 times)

steelieman

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What do you think of the new Ross CenterPin Reel?
« on: October 28, 2007, 07:29:35 PM »
Thinking of buying a Ross CenterPin reel. Any opinion about Ross reels????



The Flow centerpin reel comes with the following standard features:

Smooth ball bearing rotation Revolutionary centerpin quick release spool design Smooth moving on/off cam lever switch to engage and fully disengage the drag clicker Tapered spool design to promote the smooth release of line Unique symmetrical spool that eliminates the need for re-spooling line when converting the reel from left-hand to right-hand retrieve Removable handle plate Water shedding grooves on spool edge 
Frame/Spool Material: 6061-T6 proprietary aluminum alloy
Manufacturing Specifications: Fully machined, 1 piece frame, 1 piece spool - manufactured on automated CNC (computer numerical controlled) machining centers
Drag Material: Delrin 500AF with impregnated Teflon - space-age polymer that is durable, heat resistant, self-lubricating and maintenance free
Drag Mechanism: Click pawl
Drag Engagement System: Delrin to Delrin interface - radial pawl engagement
Spool Rotation Mechanism: Precision ball bearings (2)
Number of Reels in Series: One
Fishing Application: Designed for use in all freshwater, warmwater and saltwater fishing environments
Flow
Width (spool): .8"
Diameter: 4.50"
Weight: 8.6 oz.
Capacity: 300 yards of #8 monofilament + 100 yards of #20 backing
300 yards of #12 monofiliment + 50 yards of #20 backing 
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hawg hunter

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Re: What do you think of the new Ross CenterPin Reel?
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2007, 07:40:10 PM »
Look pretty nice. Any idea what they are going to retail for?
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CohoMan

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Re: What do you think of the new Ross CenterPin Reel?
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2007, 07:48:07 PM »
If I am not mistaken, I think its C$250.00 to $299.00.
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Re: What do you think of the new Ross CenterPin Reel?
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2007, 09:51:24 PM »
If you do a search, this was discussed months ago..
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Re: What do you think of the new Ross CenterPin Reel?
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2007, 10:41:57 PM »
good to know..
« Last Edit: October 28, 2007, 10:44:10 PM by CohoMan »
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Re: What do you think of the new Ross CenterPin Reel?
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2007, 06:17:00 PM »
looks and sounds good , nice price tag to. i do have a Ross on one of my fly rods and i really enjoys it. i don't really think that Ross makes any crap, if that is what your asking. ;D
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Re: What do you think of the new Ross CenterPin Reel?
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2007, 06:31:07 PM »
Nice reel ... But seriously , why are companies still describing products/materials as " space-age" ... just seems funny to me , not technologicical advanced .
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