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Review Date
November 16, 2003 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Richard(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
Price Paid:
$260.00
at River and Stream, En Body of Water:
9 Mile Pond, WI Favorite City:
ENglewood Favorite State:
CO Favorite Country:
USA Summary:
The Galvan Open Back (OB-4, 4-6 wt)is an absolute dream to fish with! The drag system is extremely smooth, finish is well done (green) and it comliments my St. Croix Legend Ultra 5 wt splendidly. Strengths:
Drag, drag knob location and design, finish, lightness, and price. Weaknesses:
I expected the reel bag to be more than a black felt bag. My Orvis CFO III Disk Drag came with a paddded leather bag. Customer Service:
Haven't used it Galvan's but the customer service at River and Stream, Englewood, CO was fantastic. Similar Products Used:
Orvis CFO III Disk Drag.
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Review Date
March 22, 2001 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from CA Favorite Country:
New Zealand Summary:
A really great, inexpensive reel that can compete with the Abels and Tibors. The lightweight and smooth drag make this a top choice for me, and my wallet. Strengths:
Very lightweight reel....in fact it is so light I was a little skeptical at first as to how it would perform. Well, the reel performed brilliantly against large browns and rainbows in New Zealand and the drag was extremely smooth. After fishing this reel in comparison to my Abels I don't think I'll ever pay the extra $400 for an Abel again! The Galvan doesn't use the cork, but I think the drag was just as smooth, and much lighter. Weaknesses:
None Customer Service:
Never used it Similar Products Used:
Sage 5000, 3000, Abel Super 6
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Review Date
April 25, 2000 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Steve V.(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Granite Bay, Ca. USA Body of Water:
Yuba and L. Sac. Favorite State:
Ca. Summary:
I have the 3.5 BA and matches great with my 7wt. Sage RPL+. Stong enough for steelhead and light enough for trout. Highly recommended. Strengths:
Very smooth, quiet reel. Strong drag and light weight. Weaknesses:
Spool change can be difficult at times. Customer Service:
Never needed it. Similar Products Used:
Abel Super and Galvan OB
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Review Date
January 7, 2000 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Atsuki Maeda(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year Body of Water:
Bear Creek -- Favorite City:
Big Bear Lake Favorite State:
CA Favorite Country:
U.S.A Summary:
Very good value for money. I recommend all of the Galvan reels to everyboth. You will not regret of buying from them. It is a great reel! Strengths:
Very rigid and smooth. Good craftmanship. Quiet out going and nice clicking retreive. Spool is interchangable with conventional type of spool. Weaknesses:
It is not recommended for salt water usage. Customer Service:
Very good. Familiy owned company. Smooth communication and quick turn over for repair. Similar Products Used:
Bauer M1, M2, LM1, LM2, Abel Super4.
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Review Date
August 24, 1999 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Logan Johnson(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year Favorite City:
Favorite State:
Summary:
The smoothest large arbor reel in the 300.00 range. That I have seen. Strengths:
Very smooth. Weaknesses:
None Customer Service:
Similar Products Used:
Abel Super series
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