omoto

[Rockfisher]

just herd the brand OMOTO is about to be released in NZ with the new generation models which have been reworked and made lighter compared to the early models good help us

[Kiwicaster]

Oh I dont know ... I had a look at a omoto vs10 the other day looked pretty good and felt fine and that reel was at least a year old and had been used hard.

Omoto are makers of lots of other companys reels and are making a range of reels being marketed in the UK called Akios basically abu clones in 6500 and 7000 size with level winds or without .Also have a mag brake option .

I know of a few of those reels being put into the hands of the UK's best casters and having 250 meter casts with them out of the box .

[Rockfisher]

we shall see next week,may flick some your way soon,

[fishy bishy]

The future of this zillionth release of Omoto in NZ depends solely on the importer/ wholesalers that are running them.
We saw this with Okuma and believe it or not, Okuma is still a crap stigma brand for many.....but get this....
Fresh announcment from EFFTEX 2010, OKUMA Andros voted Best New Product Award!!

Like I said, much is to do with who is driving it and last I heard is that the original NZ wholesalers of Okuma, were handling Omoto, unless that has recently changed????

Does your info reveal a NZ agent????

[Rockfisher]

good info,new agent/dealer multi national

[fishy bishy]

...and the new agent is.......... (drum roll...)


[oh crap, I just re-read Sherppa's comment and had a sudden HORRIFYING sinking feeling that the "new agent/MULTI NATIONAL ....might be (gulp) a company called Pure something.....?????]

[Rockfisher]

lollllllllllllllllllllllll

[dj229]

theres some not to bad reveiws on aussie sites for the omoto reels.some good feedback from charter fisherman over there and also a bit of negative feedback as well.A mixed bag.The new stuff might change all that.

[fishy bishy]

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[fishy bishy]

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