How about a Team Diawa V 103HI (special pensioner price)
TT

I would probably be interested if I knew what it was.

G'Day Al,

Try this one, I have the next size up and absolutely love it!

http://www.japantackle.com/Shimano/Shimano_Scorpion_1000.htm

yep i've got that exact one, its a great reel at a great price

And that is a (reel)??????

click the link on Bolter's post, dont worry it wont break your computer. Oh never mind its a Shimano scorpion 1000 $179 US dollars Delivery is about 5 days from japan if you want to buy it.

Thanks Rob,

I have checked out the link. Mouth is salivating, need advice re' the procedure to enable the purchase. I'm cutting yet another tie to Europe - sorry ABU.

The pixels I can handle, but, with a nickname of P......... I would appreciate your interpretation of "fix me up", prior to any commitment on my behalf.
I know @ my age I shouldn't worry, but we old sailors have seen some strange sights.

"Blessed be they that go down to the sea in small ships, with a copy of the MO Tackle catalogue under their arm", & a couple of Jackalls.

Al,

i've heard stories about you Sea-men and magazines under the arm. Will have a chat to you at meeting tonight if your t here .

Al,
Check this out
http://www.wsbb.com.au/smf/index.php?topic=1388.0