ausea 4 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/lists.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShoreJigger 171 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 From what I can gather, he had some angry emails from shimano sponsored anglers / shimano after his not too favorable review of the Stella SWB.It looks like he got the s@$ts and just removed both Stellas from the list.Either that or Daiwa's in his pockets eg. His raving review of the Catalina.But who knows? ausea 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm boy 17 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 It's still there, just not on the "recommended" or "not recommended" list.http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/reviews.htmlCheers!SB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Maybe you should go look at the Home Page for REVIEWS ........ :whistle: :c :whistle: REVIEWS :c :whistle: :c STELLA 2013 SW :c :whistle: :c :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShoreJigger 171 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 What are you guys getting at????We know it's been reviewed.But he has taken both editions of the Stella SW out of his top 5...They were there, now they are not.Must be a reason. A reel can't just go backwards? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-tackle/255077-alan-hawk-review-of-the-stella-2013 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm boy 17 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Sorry mate, I thought the OP meant that the reviews had been removed.Regards,SB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fished out 0 Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Well, If The Pelagic Hypafin is Really the same reel as the Diablo, I got a 2000 for $50.00 :woohoo:If you read the Diablo Review it says they are Just OEM reels with a new Paint Job and Handle Knob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Couple tackle stores selling the tufftackle diablo as the Assassin and Black Marlin selling for $295.If you bid on ebay the Pelagic Hypafin (Assassin - Black Marlin) reels usually win it for around $115 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 What are you guys getting at????We know it's been reviewed.But he has taken both editions of the Stella SW out of his top 5...They were there' date=' now they are not.Must be a reason. A reel can't just go backwards?[/quote'] quote :Only reels in current production appear on the tables. Of course a reels can go "backwards"!! by better ones being released which put it in front of the existing or not being able to be bought new!His lists are live, but the 08 Stella is not available new anymore,thus pushed out of the top 5 by default!!After all he is only one reviewer amongst many, but what gives him so much clout is the fact he is un-paid and independent. He buys all the reels himself, has the engineering background to pull them apart and examine them properly, no one else does this.He keeps a pretty low key profile and he is a braver man than most to pay for these things, then pull em to bits!!!For a giggle look thru his review of the China OEM reels. He has had multiple threats from the "re sellers" over the years.No chance he is on the Diawa bank roll, have a look at his lists, not just "offshore spinning"and you will see all the other brands feature extensively.If we want to get picky, it would have to be Shimano that try and influence us the most.They throw gear at any gimp that has time to shine on TV.ET special this, Ian Miller that and now Paul Worsling T curves Be interesting to hear anything technical come out of their mouths other than get your plastics from BCF and Instinct leader from your closest TW store storm boy, trihull, ShoreJigger and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Marketing is a unbelievable tool. It gets everyone to go and spend. Money.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Couple tackle stores selling the tufftackle diablo as the Assassin and Black Marlin selling for $295.If you bid on ebay the Pelagic Hypafin (Assassin - Black Marlin) reels usually win it for around $115[attachment=15896]h550fc04.jpg[/attachment][attachment=15897]h2012e9c.jpg[/attachment][attachment=15898]h9343065.jpeg[/attachment]You got it all wrong Ausea. The owner of a local tackle store, who shall not be named, but it's around the corner from SFS "totally designed" that reel himself and somehow his "best friend" is able to sell the same reel a hundred dollars cheaper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ale 301 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 You got it all wrong Ausea. The owner of a local tackle store' date=' who shall not be named, but it's around the corner from SFS "totally designed" that reel himself and somehow his "best friend" is able to sell the same reel a hundred dollars cheaper.[/quote']hahahahahaha, yep, Ive felt the wrath of these "mechanical engineer tackle store owners" :laugh:and with in depth reviews like this pushing the products, Im not surprised the big 2 are shaking in their boots :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0GRpWeADd0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EG1sPJbPho Just Me and ausea 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 You got it all wrong Ausea. The owner of a local tackle store' date=' who shall not be named' date=' but it's around the corner from SFS "totally designed" that reel himself and somehow his "best friend" is able to sell the same reel a hundred dollars cheaper.[/quote'']hahahahahaha, yep, Ive felt the wrath of these "mechancial engineer tackle store owners" Ive felt the wrathThat's sounds interesting..You dared to question.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShoreJigger 171 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 What are you guys getting at????We know it's been reviewed.But he has taken both editions of the Stella SW out of his top 5...They were there' date=' now they are not.Must be a reason. A reel can't just go backwards?[/quote'] quote :Only reels in current production appear on the tables. Of course a reels can go "backwards"!! by better ones being released which put it in front of the existing or not being able to be bought new!His lists are live' date=' but the 08 Stella is not available new anymore,thus pushed out of the top 5 by default!![/quote']I missed that there ale, thanks for clearing it up. (swear it wasn't there last time I checked)And saying he has been paid by Daiwa was just me stirring the pot a little :whistle:He is the man though, I've emailed him a couple of times and he always gets back to you. Unlike Shimano. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben m 0 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 HAHAHA the komodo has performed well squidding for 3 days, def put it thru its paces on those line burning squid lol, best be getting myself down to DF to grab a couple Piranha, Just Me and Yakmando 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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ausea 4 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 HAHAHA the komodo has performed well squidding for 3 days' date=' def put it thru its paces on those line burning squid lol, best be getting myself down to DF to grab a couple[/quote'] Ben m 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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