WTB Tiagra 80W

Nimrod · 01-09-2007, 01:25 AM

Just got a DFA planner rod and am now considering purchasing a Tiagra 80W new or used. Anyone have a good source for new ones or a nice used one they would like to part with?

Also, any advice on what to look for with these reels as far as model or year or problems? I must admit I have been an old school International guy for a very long time.

Thanks!

Glenn W · 01-09-2007, 11:23 AM

Paul,
I'm sure you are aware of Shimano's dealer pricing policy. If you are not in a great rush keep your eye on Ebay. Quite often you will find a never used 80 from some guy that just had to buy a new toy, and never had occation to use it.
Once you go to the Tiagras, your Internationals will seem like dime store junk ( I used to be a die hard Penn man as well)
I'm not aware of a single problem with the Tiagra 80's. Starting with the '06 model they added a little rachet thing on the lever drag (no real benefit IMO) and added a new handle. The new offset handles are much nicer than the old style, but if you find a deal on an old model the handles used for years are perfectly fine.

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01-09-2007, 11:23 AM	#2
Glenn W Motor Mouth Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 3,732 Credits: 2,119.4 Occupation: Moonbat	Paul, I'm sure you are aware of Shimano's dealer pricing policy. If you are not in a great rush keep your eye on Ebay. Quite often you will find a never used 80 from some guy that just had to buy a new toy, and never had occation to use it. Once you go to the Tiagras, your Internationals will seem like dime store junk ( I used to be a die hard Penn man as well) I'm not aware of a single problem with the Tiagra 80's. Starting with the '06 model they added a little rachet thing on the lever drag (no real benefit IMO) and added a new handle. The new offset handles are much nicer than the old style, but if you find a deal on an old model the handles used for years are perfectly fine.