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milhouse · #1 01-13-2014, 12:41 PM

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-ca...ng-the-review/

please delete link if I am breaking any rules.

NJ Dave · #2 01-13-2014, 01:52 PM

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 · #3 01-13-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

NJ Dave · #4 01-13-2014, 03:20 PM

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 · #5 01-13-2014, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · #6 01-13-2014, 04:02 PM

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 · #7 01-13-2014, 04:43 PM

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 · #8 01-13-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · #9 01-13-2014, 05:33 PM

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.

milhouse · #10 01-14-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tropics

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.