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Just got home today off the boat. Had a new US 230XL spinning reel waiting for me when I got home. Looked on the base of the reel and what do I see. A sticker that says made in China! Ain't that some crap. Thought I was buy'n a reel made in the US. :mad:
Heck, none of my favorite reels are truly made in the USA.
Pitiful.........welcome to the good ole usa today.
I was going to buy one of those a couple months ago but when i read they were made in china i changed my mind. US reel..... right!:mad:
I guess "US" stands for Upper Singapore.Quote:
Originally Posted by chaunc
If you had time to research the problem, you would find that manufacturers of fishing equip. don't use China because they want to. The problem does not stem from profit margins only, but because our technology and labor incentives have been farmed out by our government. We can hardly find enough sources to do it here and are burdened by extra cost and time if we try.
US Reel is one of the finest companies in the industry today with a great product that supports many people right here in the USA. Most components are manufactured here!
Please don't hesitate to give them a try, You'll love them.....I use them 320 days a year!
Most rods and reels under $100 are made in China or some other foreign company. That's why they're as cheap as they are.
Same here chaunc...:(Quote:
Originally Posted by chaunc
Look at Ardent Reels! :D
You know what always got to me was every time we had a disaster where people wanted to show support and have the American Flag, you could not get enough to get to everyone here in the US. However they were burning them by the thousands in other countries. Our own flags for the most part are not even made here.
Always
Glad you got one or two that work so good. Talked to a few friends that bought them cause Ray Scott promotes them, and they absolutely hated them. Grinding gears and not smooth at all.
Fatman
I've got two US Reels. Ride them hard and put them up wet and never had a single complaint with them. I have other brands of reels also but I have less line twist with my US Reels than any of the others. I don't care where they are made just as long as they work.
checked your crawfish lately.......most coming from china...
don't bother me any.....I don't eat'em....
make up for it w/shrimp...
just got a 180sx, feels awfully good, hopefully get to put it to the test this weekend!
Look at all the reels - fishing clothes (Rocky's) made in Vietnam.
I have flamed USReels many times over the years in these forums. The naming is inexcusable. I did a long term review and test of Ardents spinning reel and very regrettably had to conclude you can buy a better reel for $50. Their casting reels may be excellent but that spinning reel is not worth $150.