New Canyon DJR 3500 in stock!

[JerseyCoast]

We have the New 3500DJR in the shop now. Just in time for those last minute shoppers! :D

30# braid / 200yds

25llbs drag

$129

Rigid aluminum body and rotor
Special Gear Drive Mechanism for ultra-light handle rotation and super-smooth feeling
Dual propulsion anti-twist line roller
Ten stainless steel ball bearings plus roller bearing
Sealed drag system with carbon drag washers
Direct drive machined aluminum handle with metal knob
Stainless steel main shaft and main gear shaft
Double anodized machined aluminum spool

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[NJ Dave]

Look nice. Any feed back on it yet?
How big is that knob, the size of a quarter, bigger, smaller ?
Thx.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Wow looks nice and great price... Is it unlimited anti reverse and how good/relable is the bail spring/release??

[NJ Dave]

I have heard nothing but great feedback on the Canyon products and the warrantee on them.
For $129 its worth a try.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Got to check out this reel in person at the Outdoor show in Edison. Very nice.. Unlimited Anti reverse, very smooth and light and love the high end handle/knob. Very competitively priced.

[NJ Dave]

Nice to hear. Hope these reels are avail to be seen and or purchased at the Rockland show in Feb as this is the show I prefer to attend which is close to me at home.
These reels are manufactured in nj correct? Is there a local deer in north nj?
From reading posts in the past guys who had problems with the reels said the local service was top notch.

[milhouse]

Just a heads up guys, alot of people saying these reels are chinese made for OEM bulk orders.

below is specifically about the 6500 size, but you get the idea.

http://jignpopforum.com/topic/566-canyon-djr-6500-spinning-the-review/

please delete link if I am breaking any rules.

[NJ Dave]

Interesting to say the least. Not saying it is what is but it sure resembles a clone one way or another.
So who coppied who?
It would be nice to know that the US reel is the real deal and I am not doubting so.
Think I am going to be doing a little more research on this reel.
Thanks for that info milhouse.

[milhouse]

Interesting to say the least. Not saying it is what is but it sure resembles a clone one way or another.
So who coppied who?
It would be nice to know that the US reel is the real deal and I am not doubting so.
Think I am going to be doing a little more research on this reel.
Thanks for that info milhouse.

no problem. one question what do you mean by US reel?

[NJ Dave]

US meaning i hope what we are selling here is made in the (US) United States opposed to China.
Then again if they are the same and I can get my hands on the $80.00 Chinese version I wouldn't mind that either.

[tropics]

US meaning i hope what we are selling here is made in the (US) United States opposed to China.
Then again if they are the same and I can get my hands on the $80.00 Chinese version I wouldn't mind that either.

I think it said 80 plus shipping, how much is that? Then if you have a problem could you ship it back?
The Canyon You will have no problem sending or bringing to Don. He fixed my HS 15 even though it was out of warranty, on the spot no charge.

[NJ Dave]

I am all in for the canyon. I am all for a US made product with someone to hand it to or send it to to fix here in the states.
Like I said from the begining I have heard nothing but good about canyon and there warantee.

[milhouse]

I do no think these are American made reels. Perhaps the OP can let us know. I am interested in the reel, but would rather not buy Chinese made stuff if possible.

[tropics]

I do no think these are American made reels. Perhaps the OP can let us know. I am interested in the reel, but would rather not buy Chinese made stuff if possible.

Milhouse I took another look at the post,even thou they look the same weigh the same, I believe the picture of the gears say they are not the same.
China on the left gears all burred
Canyon on the right machined and polished.

[NJ Dave]

My concern is the guts of the Chinese reel is identical to the Canyon reel.
Coincidence?
Who knows but close is one thing, identical is another. Right down to the markings on the inside of the body mold, identical looking parts and shapes, ect.
Again NOT saying anything bad about Canyon, just raises suspicion.
Mabey China makes a low grade version and a high grade version of these reels.

[SaltLife1980]

Just picked one up at the outdoor show..

[NJ Dave]

Just picked one up at the outdoor show..

How does the reel seem, well built? I would imagine so being that you bought one.

That's what I plan on doing. Are there any incentives by buying at a show vs. a store? Discount, free line, ect.

[milhouse]

It was $110 at the show.

[milhouse]

Milhouse I took another look at the post,even thou they look the same weigh the same, I believe the picture of the gears say they are not the same.
China on the left gears all burred
Canyon on the right machined and polished.

I personally can not see any difference between the two by looking at the photo.

[SaltLife1980]

How does the reel seem, well built? I would imagine so being that you bought one.

That's what I plan on doing. Are there any incentives by buying at a show vs. a store? Discount, free line, ect.

The reel seems rock solid.. Reels so smooth.. Light weight as well.. Yea they were only 110 at the show..

I wasnt even there to get one but i stopped by the booth and picked it up and just felt right.. lol.. talked to the owner and was sold pretty quick

[JerseyCoast]

I wanted to see how far this would go, before I answered anything.

So lets answer some concerns, or false claims..

1- Canyon Reels were never MADE IN THE USA. From day 1, Canyon has said they are ASSEMBLED IN THE USA. Some guys like to twist this around to their advantage. The 2 words do not mean the same thing. If it makes you feel better, many parts for Canyon are actually now made in The USA. SO whats the difference between a reel assembled in the USA with US & foreign parts, and a reel that is Made in The US, using foreign parts? Because a well known reel that boasts they are Made in The USA is actually using parts in their reels from overseas. The same company that told everybody Canyon wouldn't last 2 years ...... and that was about 5 years ago.

2- The reviews of the reels ...... well....... take them and $2..... and you can get a coffee maybe. These reviews were done on sample reels, prototypes, and even if they are done on a reel that is sold to the public, they hold no merit compared to a charter boat that is fishing the reels everyday. The couch fisherman with a full time job & his review websites.... well he is nowhere as experienced as the guy who is using the reel daily as far giving you a review on the performance and power of the reel. In addition..... these guys all have ties to somebody and I dont bother wasting my time reading this stuff. Everybody is different and we all like different things. Nobody is going to convince me a reel I have used for 7 years now is no good because he said so. Thats a good one. :rolleyes:

3- Anybody with $$ can buy OEM Reels. BUT...... good luck finding parts in 5 years for that reel. Canyon has parts, warranties and excellent service when it comes to this end of the business. All brands have had issues here and there. NONE of them are perfect! Canyon has not had any negative customer service issues that I know of yet.

If your an educated buyer..... you would go to the Canyon Reels website, and see who is using the reels and what they are using them for. You will find that the reels are on some very impressive boats, used daily and even on a Fishing Show on NBC Sports Channel for over 3 year snow. Or, of you dont want to believe what is right in front of you, ..... you can always believe 1 man who is not out fishing everyday. That's up to the fisherman himself to decide, I guess. But for me..... I trust the guy fishing on the water daily, over the couch fisherman.

The claim that Canyon is an OEM Reel, not modified at all ..... is false. This has been the same claim, by the same reviews and people for a while now. I enjoy seeing it over and over again. I get to shoot holes in it each time. ;)

[SplitShot]

That was an excellent review of "The Review". I too have only heard good reports from guys using Canyon Reels and also that Don has always been there in case of service issues

[NJ Dave]

Thank you Jersey Coast. I have been patiently waiting for your response on all of this.
Like i have said from page 1 I have heard nothing but good things about the canypn products and there wrantee.
Whatever is being or was built over seas is a sure clone.
I am going to make a purchase at the outdoors shows in the next few weeks.
Thank you.

[JerseyCoast]

Thank you Jersey Coast. I have been patiently waiting for your response on all of this.
Like i have said from page 1 I have heard nothing but good things about the canypn products and there wrantee.
Whatever is being or was built over seas is a sure clone.
I am going to make a purchase at the outdoors shows in the next few weeks.
Thank you.

I know he runs specials at the shows. We will be there wi th combos at AC Boat Show, Expo and 1 other show too.

Many of you guys know there are little groups in this biz. Anybody with 1/2 brain can see who is who. A simple history search will often catch these guys with an agenda. Anybody who tells you that their product is the best ..... is just trying to sell you something. We only get to see a small fraction of the gear made. Other parts of the world have access to things we do not. How can you compare a product with something you have never used?

After the last 4 or 5 years.... Canyon would have been out of biz if the reels were the OEM version without the changes.

Is Canyon the best out there? The worst? Or maybe a good reel with good service? That's all a matter of opinion. Just like any other reel, rod, lure,hook . .. it's all up to the user.

Hell... This season we will be offering combos with the Penn SSV for jigging and popping, as well as the Canyons. It's about choices. ... we try to weed out the trouble items for our customers and give them a choice if the products that are good, from our experience.

I was a part of Canyon in the early days. Be happy to answer what I can for anybody.

[milhouse]

I know he runs specials at the shows. We will be there wi th combos at AC Boat Show, Expo and 1 other show too.

Many of you guys know there are little groups in this biz. Anybody with 1/2 brain can see who is who. A simple history search will often catch these guys with an agenda. Anybody who tells you that their product is the best ..... is just trying to sell you something. We only get to see a small fraction of the gear made. Other parts of the world have access to things we do not. How can you compare a product with something you have never used?

After the last 4 or 5 years.... Canyon would have been out of biz if the reels were the OEM version without the changes.

Is Canyon the best out there? The worst? Or maybe a good reel with good service? That's all a matter of opinion. Just like any other reel, rod, lure,hook . .. it's all up to the user.

Hell... This season we will be offering combos with the Penn SSV for jigging and popping, as well as the Canyons. It's about choices. ... we try to weed out the trouble items for our customers and give them a choice if the products that are good, from our experience.

I was a part of Canyon in the early days. Be happy to answer what I can for anybody.

Thank you for your reply. I am not sure if it is directed at me, but I apologize for linking that post. It is obvious I upset you, which clearly are not my intentions. I do not have an agenda nor do I belong to a little group you speak of. I am just a regular guy who saw the reel at the show, and did some research about it. And the reason I decided to hold off and do some research is because the guy at the kiosk was selling it so hard.

I personally do not like to buy things from China, but understand for some items it is hard, even impossible. If I have the opportunity to buy American, I will do so whenever I can.

To be honest, there are not many American made spinning reels in this price range. I will probably be forced to go with either this Canyon, a Quantum Boca or maybe a Shimano Stradic.

[SaltLife1980]

How does the reel seem, well built? I would imagine so being that you bought one.

That's what I plan on doing. Are there any incentives by buying at a show vs. a store? Discount, free line, ect.

Itching to get to use it now!!!!

[NJ Dave]

I hear ya, I just got a new for me but slightly used Zee Baas yesterday.
Soooo tempting with these temps.