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Tech Tackle precision reels and rods are sure to bring a smile to any angler
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 Impressions
cont'd: Notice anything about the reels and rods on the first page of the
review? Would it be a surprise if I told you that all of the reels were smaller
than a US Quarter in size? That's right, these are extremely detailed
miniatures. Tech Tackle has partnered up with a number of manufacturers
including Pure Fishing, Zebco/Quantum, and Martin to produce licensed exact
working replicas. These precision rod and reel combos feature die-cast metal
frames, working gears, Stren Line, and even a genuine Eagle Claw mini hook. On
top of that each reel is paired with a tiny branded rod with realistic action as
well. Lets take a closer look at the Quantum Energy PTI which comes paired with
a Tour Edition PT rod.
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The Energy
E30 PTI comes paired with a Tour Edition PT rod |
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The reel is
about the size of a quarter |
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Notice the
detail of the reel seat |
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The bail
opens to allow line to spool off |
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Talk about
detail, we found the Performance Tuned insert exactly where it should be |
Quantum Energy & Tour Edition PT: The
Quantum PTi miniature is among the most striking in the lineup. Its amazing how
good of a job Tech tackle did on replicating the muti-color Titanium finish. It
is possible to actually cast this miniature as long as you add a little split
shot to the end of the line. It is very cool how you can flip up the bail. There
is no bail return mechanism so you have to flip the bail down yourself.
Retrieves on this and the rest of the miniatures isn't smooth like the real
thing. Instead a multi-click gear winds and holds the line in place. The reason
that the spinning versions can actually be cast is that line can peel off the
spool freely while this cannot be done on casting versions, which the spool is
permanently bound to the gearing. The Energy PTI is one of my favorite in the
series, and looks great to the display. The only downside is it is definitely
more fragile than the casting reels.
Next Section:
So show me a casting reel
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