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Posted: **Sun Apr 27, 2003 11:49 pm**

I've been lookin around for the best reel for the price. Found one very cheap and the specs on it sound good but i don't know much about them. It is an old Heddon HD75 spinning reel.

3 ball bearings
5.8:1
infinite anti reverse
machined aluminum spool
precision balanced rotor & handle
twist fighting super roller

I am hesitant to buy because its awfully cheap and i don't think heddon even makes reels anymore. If anyone has used this reel or these specs sound good or bad enough to buy or not buy please reply.

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2003 1:35 am**

XJX,

Most quality reels do have a high price that goes along with it. I got a few Quantum reels a couple of years ago and they are great. Recently, I came across a great deal on some Okuma reels--top of the line reels with 11 ball bearings. They only cost $39.00. Keep one thing in mind, spend the money for a quality reel because it will last a longer time than those cheap reels.

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2003 5:08 am**

XJX,
I have to agree with Mark, pass on this deal and save up a little more and buy a new reel. Most spinning reels are good, even the lower end ones are okay. If the reel you're considering is only a few dollors, you could buy it for a back-up. More than $15.00 I'd pass. Good luck, Johnnie