Pro Gear Oceanus 30

[scarpie]

I found the internal images on my computer.... very nice work eh Saimee?

[DaFrogman]

Originally Posted by scarpie

I found the internal images on my computer.... very nice work eh Saimee?

Chris Mate,

Woah, thanks for the pics dude. The machining looks awesome and I see AGs influence in the AR system. Do you know if it runs an AR Clutch Bearing?.... I'm sure someone answered this question in the past, but my memory isn't what it was these days...

Given the main gear and pinion design and materials, I am not suprised that it is not quite as smooth or soft to crank as an OJ4000/5000, but it certainly should be in the Boss Magnum category. I like the chunky handle too, but the knob could be better and the screws in the drag plate surface could have been engineered differently(but then I'm picking hairs)...

Hmmmmm.....Oh dear here I go again.

Saimee

[scarpie]

The box says 7 S/S bearings, no mention of an AR bearing ala OJ. The handle knob is a pain to grip, being smooth polished, hard solid AL. A T-bar is more ergonomic and the handle should be extended. But these upgrades are usually done on the more expensive 665, and no AR docking kit needed either! Not as smooth as the OJ - nothing beats them! Once the 2nd drag plate and handles are installed, this reel will be very nice especially at the price.

[stickbom!]

Originally Posted by scarpie

Oh it jigs pretty well. I landed some heavy Kingies to 28kg recently at the 3 Kings with the standard reel.

Hi Chris, other than Kingies, have you hit Hapukas and other bottom dwelling species with the Oceanus 30? Its probably 30-40% cheaper than a Jigger so I'm not expecting it to crank as well BUT on a scale of 1-10, how well would you rate its cranking ability? Would it make a good hybrid (jig/bait soaking) reel?

[Makaira]

Originally Posted by scarpie

Once the 2nd drag plate and handles are installed, this reel will be very nice especially at the price.

Hi Scarpie,

Any idea how much the OC30 fully decked out will cost in NZ? Just an estimate will do. Thanks

Best regards,
Makaira

[scarpie]

Originally Posted by stickbom!

Hi Chris, other than Kingies, have you hit Hapukas and other bottom dwelling species with the Oceanus 30? Its probably 30-40% cheaper than a Jigger so I'm not expecting it to crank as well BUT on a scale of 1-10, how well would you rate its cranking ability? Would it make a good hybrid (jig/bait soaking) reel?

Mike I would rate the cranking ability as a 8. OJ rates 10.

I caught both Kingies and Hapuka with this reel and I think it is an excellent all-rounder. At the price, this reel should become popular.

Currently, we sell the standard reel for NZ$450. I think the AG power handle & T-bar will add a further NZ$170 but they are not absolutely necessary, standard is still good. Fishing buddy have this reel for approx same price.

[stickbom!]

Thanks Chris, your precious input just made me decide what reel to get next

[jason]

Yo mikey

Let me know if U are getting....So i have some feedback from u personally.....
Eyeing the reel for a long time liao.....


Cheers
jason

[stickbom!]

Yo Jason... its a long term plan... not going to happen in the near future. Jurong Island fish use Abu 4500 enough already

[Makaira]

Originally Posted by scarpie

Currently, we sell the standard reel for NZ$450. I think the AG power handle & T-bar will add a further NZ$170 but they are not absolutely necessary, standard is still good. Fishing buddy have this reel for approx same price.

Thanks for the prices Scarpie The price for the standard reel is attractive indeed; an Avet challenger for sure. Adding on the option of AG handle & T-bar brings it on-par with an Accurate 665N which currently retails at SGD680 here in Singapore. Any idea how much the drag upgrade kit will cost? At the prices you shared with us, it appears that the OC cannot compete on the basis of price.

Imho, Pro Gear has to bear in mind that Accurate as a tried & tested twin drag system and the latest rendition of the Boss has incorporated an offset handle as standard so there is no further outlay to upgrade to a "better" handle unless one prefers to add a T-bar. Should be interesting to see how the OC develops and what level of after sales service they can provide for our part of the world. Like Saimee .... I am itchng to get one to try.

[scarpie]

Originally Posted by Makaira

Hi Scarpie,

Any idea how much the OC30 fully decked out will cost in NZ? Just an estimate will do. Thanks

Best regards,
Makaira

Standard reel cost is NZ$400 + GST. Additional handle - uncertain.