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Originally Posted by MrAC1980
I agree with Sportfishing that the MSRP on the real is what turns people away and gets them to knock it. I own the HS-15 and have broke the real down and serviced it. Very similar parts to other reels out there like the Avets, etc. I don't see the value in the extra 100bucks as compared to the Avet SX alone. Only reason I own the HS-15 is because I got an amazing deal on the reel. Haven't fished it yet, so can't compare it to power and reliability of the Avet SX. I've put the Avet up against a Saltist(not saltiga) and the toriums, and the Avet was more powerful in my opinion. This spring will be the test as I put the Canyon up against the Avet... then and only then will I maybe see the extra value. (If I don't sell it first, lol)
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I would never argue or defend a product against a statement like this. Its a legit issue and an honest one. My only reason for jumping in here was when I saw the thread heading in a direction I have seen time and time again.
I spent endless hours putting reels together back in the days that I was involved. I get a little upset when I see something suggesting I never did the things that dam near cost me my family. I spent all of my free time on these reels. There's a reason Canyon is still here and other brands have faded away.
I hope you guys understand why I am being a d*ck here and defending the whole topic. Even if they were 110% Chinese made, what difference would it make anyway? Most of the reels we see today are made there anyway.
To my buddy NJB,
I would expect you to react the same way if I called you out and claimed you were a liar. We can agree to disagree on this one and get back to talking fishing.
Your opinion of me is made, its not going to change and I am sure your not alone. It is what it is, not much we can do about it. I am offering to answer your concerns about things I have said over the years.
If not, good luck on the many trips you make.
The bottom line with Canyon is:
-They are still here, after so many said they would not be.
-They have a worldwide following.
-They have won some big tournaments, with some big names.
-They have pages of happy customers with pictures of fish caught on the reels.
- The competition will forever try to discredit them.
( I think spreading lies about a competitor is disgusting, but I guess its a way of life for some)
