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Old 11-04-2009, 07:41 AM
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Wink Hey Chaunc ...

this place has them for $12 : Wholesale Fishing Tackle from Tackle Wholesale Outlet, America's Premier Closeout Fishing Tackle Distributor dealing in Closeout, Wholesale, Overstock, Discontinued and Discount brand name Fishing Tackle. (go to bottom of the list)

Here's what Outdoor Life had to say about them :
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Johnson Javelin
Gold JG-SC
($24.95)

Best For: Light to medium fresh water

Weight: 9.2 oz.

Drive: 3 bearings

Line Capacity: 10/65 yards

Gear Ratio: 3.3:1

Materials: Graphite-filled nylon frame, zinc gears, dual stainless-steel pickup pins

"Here's a spin-cast reel that's dressed like a bait-caster. That said, the reel's bait-caster "looks" aren't just gimmicky cosmetics. The reel's low profile makes the reel far more comfortable in hand (it can actually be palmed) than standard spin-casters that typically sit up high on the rod. It has a low
power-retrieve ratio, which means it is just right for working big-lipped diving plugs, and its thumb release allows excellent feathering or slowing of the cast to control the lure (something that doesn't always work well in spin-casters). The reel's drag was poor, however. It starts and stops with serious jerks that could mean lost fish. But the concept has great potential. The reel's triple-bearing system gives the Javelin a smooth retrieve. With some investment in components, this reel's design could be the start of something good."
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... cp
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