Fishing Reels Thread, Progear Oceanus 30 in Fishing Related; Hi there,
i m new to this forum and new to fishing as well. i m deciding to buy a ...  | | 
May-03-2007, 10:41 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
Name: Ben Vessel: N/A Location: IL Job:Grad Student
Posts: 10
| Progear Oceanus 30
Hi there,
i m new to this forum and new to fishing as well. i m deciding to buy a reel for ironing for yellowtail. I m considering Progear Oceanus 30 but have heard about the reel foot problem. I just need a comment about this reel esp comparing it to 870H or 665H in term of drag, casting, and weight
cheers,
Ben
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May-03-2007, 10:44 PM
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#2 | | What happened?
Name: kyle Age: 22 Vessel: somebody else's Location: who knows Job:Overnight deckhand/cook Bio: I fish more than you
Posts: 1,818
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
i love pro gears but would not fish an oceanus for iron. too heavy and not a fan of lever drags for jig fishing, but thats just my preference. that reel is bitchin for other purposes tho
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May-03-2007, 11:19 PM
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#3 | | Registered User
Name: John Age: 42 Vessel: none Location: San Clemente Job:sales
Posts: 39
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
Are you using it for surface iron or YoYo fishing? If you are a Pro Gear fan you should consider the Albacore Special 540 for these applications. A bulletproof reel with the proper gear ratio for yellowtail fishing applications. More detail of how you plan to fish for your yellowtail would help with additional advice.
John
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May-04-2007, 12:50 AM
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#4 | | Registered User
Name: Ben Vessel: N/A Location: IL Job:Grad Student
Posts: 10
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
i plan to use it for surface iron. Actually i ve never seen/ played with the reel before, just saw it online. Is it bigger than Boss870
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May-04-2007, 06:04 AM
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#5 | | Registered User
Name: STEVE GONZALEZ Age: 35 Vessel: Yes large one please Location: SHARON,PA Job:I make your beer POURITE and always, Nice-N-Cold. Bio: Dislocated from California for pussy club!
Posts: 457
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
Is it the new one or the first release. The new one is just as much as accurate. First release at charkbait foe 229. Looks very good on the inside. I am interested to see what you guys have to say. Any one got line wet with it yet?
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May-04-2007, 08:15 AM
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#6 | | Captain
Name: Guapo Sancho Age: 35 Vessel: Sportboats Location: Bonita Job:Education Bio: 24
Posts: 2,154
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
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Originally Posted by GTR  i plan to use it for surface iron. Actually i ve never seen/ played with the reel before, just saw it online. Is it bigger than Boss870 |
Probably not my first or second choice for surface Iron but it might make for a nice bait reel.
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May-04-2007, 08:27 AM
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#7 | | bbqseals
Name: bbqseals Age: 35 Vessel: Hobie mirage outback, 18' Sea Pro CC Location: Bonita, CA Job:PHOTOGRAPHER
Posts: 641
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
It is actually a pretty light reel. I have one and its great for casting the surface plug.
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May-04-2007, 11:46 AM
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#8 | | Captain
Name: Guapo Sancho Age: 35 Vessel: Sportboats Location: Bonita Job:Education Bio: 24
Posts: 2,154
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
Whats up Gary. Are you going on the Turdroller charter?
What about the memorial day?
As far as the reel I dont doubt it can be used for jigs but still not a top choice in my opinion.
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May-04-2007, 12:14 PM
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#9 | | Registered User
Name: Kyle Vessel: 14ft skiff Location: O'SIDE, CA Job:bait reciever
Posts: 232
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
i have an oceannus, and it would work pretty good for the yo-yo but not for light irons. you could throw irons no problem but you arms would be tired after a few casts. havnt had any problems with mine.
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May-04-2007, 01:12 PM
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#10 | | Registered User
Name: Ben Vessel: N/A Location: IL Job:Grad Student
Posts: 10
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
So what do u guys use for iron? frankly , i never cast iron before but somehow i feel that star-drag reel would cast easier.
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May-04-2007, 01:17 PM
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#11 | | Fish Killer
Name: vance Age: 45 Vessel: 20 alum Location: imperial beach Job:retired Bio: a fish killer,
Posts: 46
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
there good reels, not so much for iron, and not for big yellows, ive blown up a few. good luck
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May-04-2007, 01:26 PM
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#12 | | Registered User
Name: LT Vessel: None Location: Florida Job:Messing with Dirt
Posts: 81
| Re: Progear Oceanus 30
With the state of Pro Gear's business, might want to wait before buying.
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