I think the threshold is actually $249 rrp. Just bought the chinese made Penn Fathom 25N.
I think the design plays a far bigger part than the country of origin.
I know PENN have a threshold of $299 retail for reels made in China. Anything over that is made in USA.Although I did buy a Baja Special
113hn that retailed for under $299 and it was made in USA.
The best made reels I have are my Jiigging Masters which are made in Taiwan, and yet the bearings in them are made in Germany.
I think the threshold is actually $249 rrp. Just bought the chinese made Penn Fathom 25N.
I think the design plays a far bigger part than the country of origin.
Thanks Brent, Looks like someone in a tackle shop didnt know what they were talking about.........are the saltiga starts made in Japan?
Yes, as far as I know, the Saltiga star drags are still made in Japan. I don't own one, but I have read that they feel a lot more "refined" than the Saltiga lever drags. My Saltiga lever drag is not as smooth-winding as my Talica 12, but they are very rugged, reliable reels (at least my one has been).
I love my Talica 16. Made in Japan quality if you get off on that. Big smooth drag a and small in profile.
Cheers