Enjoy your channel and have some questions/observations: 1. 1:44 - "The Fathom is carved from alloy." It's investment-cast rather than CNC cut aluminum; not horrible but this is no Avet. 2. 1:38 - "[Graphite frames] don't last either." I'd like to hear more about your perspective/experiences, but I've had my Seagates and Squalls for many years without any problems.
One of the best reels for clean beach fishing, is a Fathom 12SD loaded up with 0.32 15lb line. Abu/akios reels are crap. Theyre casting reels not fishing reels.
A proper comparison analysis indeed! Bravo for the video. I went with the Penn Special caster.
Enjoy your channel and have some questions/observations:
1. 1:44 - "The Fathom is carved from alloy." It's investment-cast rather than CNC cut aluminum; not horrible but this is no Avet.
2. 1:38 - "[Graphite frames] don't last either." I'd like to hear more about your perspective/experiences, but I've had my Seagates and Squalls for many years without any problems.
Thanks for the review
What rod did u use on these reels pls? Thanks
I have 3 Penn Casting Specials, I think they are a lovely reel. IMO they beat the Akios Nitron all day long
Great video. Have you tried SEIGLER Star Mag ? AVET MXL Raptor MC ? What rod were you using ? Cheers from Montana, USA
What would be the ideal rod to pair with the Akios F-15?
A broom handle.
Theyre crap reels
Jim
One of the best reels for clean beach fishing, is a Fathom 12SD loaded up with 0.32 15lb line.
Abu/akios reels are crap. Theyre casting reels not fishing reels.