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Anyone using the Akios Nitron, opinions please (Seen the Vids on the pre production models)
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Probably better off with a pair of fathoms.They look good. I have just bought a pair of 7HT mags but I am now starting to worry that they don't have the winching power for the fishing I will be doing. (Bristol Channel mostly) They are still boxed so I am reading up on as much as I can just in case I need to sell them on and buy something a bit meatier.
The thing is, the Bristol channel is so varied. From clean flat beaches to boulders and reefs. Your 7hts will probably be fine on the clean stuff, but you'd want something a little more for the rough, mixed ground marks.They look good. I have just bought a pair of 7HT mags but I am now starting to worry that they don't have the winching power for the fishing I will be doing. (Bristol Channel mostly) They are still boxed so I am reading up on as much as I can just in case I need to sell them on and buy something a bit meatier.
Only two reels you need for Bristol Channel! Both Fathoms one's a 12 and other a 15 simple which ever reel you get something on you can handle it as decent sized clutch and strong build and also not looking like a "Kitty Fiddler" reeling @.not many -1 gearing.The thing is, the Bristol channel is so varied. From clean flat beaches to boulders and reefs. Your 7hts will probably be fine on the clean stuff, but you'd want something a little more for the rough, mixed ground marks.
If you look at it this way, rough ground gear (although not ideal) can be used on clean ground. But not really the other way round.
I fish the Welsh side of the channel. (currently restricted to one flat not very productive beach ?). I use original 525 mags, and penn fathom 15s. Good all rounder reels.
Or another option if you can afford it ; keep those lovely 7hts. Get a pair of sloshes for heavier ground marks. The money you'll loose selling the 7hts might as well be off set by the sloshes?
Agree to this. I was just chucking an option if he wanted to keep the daiwas.Only two reels you need for Bristol Channel! Both Fathoms one's a 12 and other a 15 simple which ever reel you get something on you can handle it as decent sized clutch and strong build and also not looking like a "Kitty Fiddler" reeling @.not many -1 gearing.
The 12 set up right isn't far behind 65 style reels .33 line brimmed nearly or around 300 yards?.
Can't see much point in most other reels to be honest? Slosh is old hat Fathoms do same thing and just better.
515/525 surplus now.
Fathoms must be made by the one China man that can count/measure along with use lathes.CNC etc and not sit on the floor cross legged beating the Sh!te out of bits of metal/plastic before stuffing in a box with a label on it!
A "Reel" success for Penn.
It is the Worthy Successor to the 525 MK1.
Just Waiting/Hoping for a 12 Casting special more line capacity with a decent mono mag under that knob with side plate turned 180deg now that would fly and out of shops!
The Nitrons came and looks like going/gone? corner cutting on designing along with cloth ears! For one non drive side plate don't engage like Fathoms so twists allowing spool etc to rub
@chesilpete said similar. To me as you say rushed it and never listened to feedback for testers sort of yeah but were doing it this anyway?Iv got a nitron and Penn fathom15sd ,iv got to admit the Penn is the better reel ,build quality is far superior to the nitron, but the mag on the nitron is fantastic perfect control, the nitron seems to be half designed and rushed through to challenge the Penns tobe honest I very much doubt it will last as long as the fathom15sd, just my view having used them together on a daily basis
Hi purchased my n15 mid.2020 had problems from.the start with the line going behind the spool akios blamed the line reordered different brand of line but still the same line going behind the spool cracking of and losing line and rigs.finally akios sent new spool receiving it in January 2021 Was not happy that it took so long for it to be resolved.Some reviews also noted line going behind the spool.so it's not rare for this problem on.the reel.When I changed the spool.i noted undue wear on 1.3.of the spool edgeAnyone using the Akios Nitron, opinions please (Seen the Vids on the pre production models)
Iv got a nitron and Penn fathom15sd ,iv got to admit the Penn is the better reel ,build quality is far superior to the nitron, but the mag on the nitron is fantastic perfect control, the nitron seems to be half designed and rushed through to challenge the Penns tobe honest I very much doubt it will last as long as the fathom15sd, just my view having used them together on a daily basis
hi yeh they are brilliant.they are a new look but older sea anglers frown at them..ive put abec 9s in mine and changed that daft handle..i had penns 525s and the 15, but the spool rubs if the shims are left out or not enough.thats the chinese for you. cheers andy.Anyone using the Akios Nitron, opinions please (Seen the Vids on the pre production models)
the latest nitros are spot on they solved the spool issue.the penn 15 i had the spool rubbed on the side plate..cant win these days..i even fished with my 1995 penn squidder its flawless..haha.Hi purchased my n15 mid.2020 had problems from.the start with the line going behind the spool akios blamed the line reordered different brand of line but still the same line going behind the spool cracking of and losing line and rigs.finally akios sent new spool receiving it in January 2021 Was not happy that it took so long for it to be resolved.Some reviews also noted line going behind the spool.so it's not rare for this problem on.the reel.When I changed the spool.i noted undue wear on 1.3.of the spool edge
Apart from.that I really enjoy using it.If you have the same problem.changed the spool since I change the spool.no.further.problems dave