Anyone have experience with the Tica Libra Spinning Reels?

[leaky]

Still looking for a good durable spinning reel. Am really getting tired of wearing them out in 1-2 yrs. Seems like it's always the worm gear!!!! Granted, I've been buying the inexpensive ones, so am willing to pay a little more to get one that lasts. Am looking at the 2500 series since that best suits my fishing. Yea, I know. I asked this before, but have been reading good things about this reel. Anyone have first hand experience?
If not the above, am considering going for the Pfluger President or a decent Shimano. Any recommendations on which Shimano, hopefully under $100?
Thanks in advance. Any ifo. appreciated.
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[southernman]

never used one, but looks awesome . .

heres one on ebay selling for $52.99 + $8.50 postage

[url "http://www.ebay.com"]www.ebay.com[/url] go here and search for 3671862863


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[mikecromaine]

I only use [size 1]Shimano. but i don't buy the expensive ones and i am also hard on reels. but i pack my shimano's with a good grease i never use reel grease. Now i have never put this reel up against a musky but they do will with the wipers and i have caught a coulple mac's on them. I beleave in a good grease keeps my reels going to be honest. just my input [/size]
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[leaky]

Interesting comment. My first thought was the same, but each time I opened them up there was plenty of grase still there. I always regreased just to make sure but the danged worm gears still wore out. Which Simano do you use? They appear to be mande of brass???
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[mikecromaine]

like i said the cheap ones fx4000 i like the fighting drag on them and i have one i have had for 6 years now and still going strong. i have freinds that buy ones that cost alot more they just don't last. why i have no clue but i use i high end bearing grease on them chevron sr1 i can't wait to get ahold of some of the grease we have in our bearings at work. like i said i love these reels. well hope that helps
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[BearLakeFishGuy]

Leaky,
My friend who guides fishermen on Bear Lake, Jim Stone, uses the Tica Libra reels exclusively for the last few years. As far as I know he reely (pun intended) likes them. He used to go through the cheap reels at a rate of 2 or 3 per year!. These have lasted several seasons and he is on the lake more than anyone I know. If you want to ask him some questions regarding the reels the number to Pugstone's Ripples and Waves Sporting in Garden City is 435-946-2855.
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