Ryobi

Among the many manufacturers of components for spinning, special attention has always been paid to manufacturers of reels, inertialess for this type of fishing, only good quality is needed. The Japanese company Ryobi has long occupied one of the leading positions in sales of such products, the quality of manufactured products has always been at the proper level and still does not lose ground.

The lineup is periodically updated with new models, but most anglers remain true to the choice they made many years ago.

Coil Features

The manufacturer is interested in maintaining the release of quality products, the established norms will always keep Riobi coils in one of the highest levels for several reasons.

Advantages

The inertialess coils of this manufacturer will always be in the leading positions in the rating, this is accompanied by such positive aspects of the products:

• thoughtful ergonomics;
• impact-resistant aluminum alloy, which is used for cases;
• the presence of an endless screw in some models;
• titanium coating of individual elements;
• button system on the handle, which allows you to fold it quickly;
• An additional bearing built into the reverse system is also important;
• the possibility of adjusting the handle to the personal preferences of the fisherman;
• semi-closed roller will not allow the fishing line or cord to overlap.

The advantages include a fixed brake, without it the coil will not be able to function normally.

Disadvantages

The company’s products do not have a bad reputation, everyone likes it. Novice anglers immediately understand that they are holding an excellent thing in their hands, specialists in this business often switch to such reels, after Ryobi they do not want other manufacturers.

However, there are some disadvantages:

• the relatively high cost of some models, not everyone can afford to buy the coil they like;
• usually Riobi coils are equipped with only one spool, the second, if necessary, must be purchased additionally;
• breakdowns are rare, but the repair will not be cheap, so it is better to use the product carefully.

On the technical side, you won’t be able to find any more negative points, even if you try very hard.

A little about the company

Ryobi products are known all over the world, few fishermen have not heard this name at all. It is now Ryobi is a large form engaged in the production of fishing tackle. And they started from a completely different place.

In the early 40s of the last century, Ryobi was registered in Japan, which was engaged in the production of various aluminum components for workshops. After 30 years, it was decided to retrain and launch their own production of finished products, and the fishing direction was chosen.

Terms of Use

Inertialess coils of Riobi and other manufacturers for continuous operation must be used correctly. Mistakes in this matter can be very expensive, and sometimes it is fraught with complete incapacity of the product.

For everything to work perfectly, you must adhere to these rules:

• immediately after buying a new coil, there is no need to lubricate it, but it is better to give a used product for prevention;
• it is necessary to wind the fishing line or cord with the bracket lowered, passing through the line guide;
• winding is carried out only with a tightly stretched base, the slightest sagging in the future can cause loops and beards;
• when fishing, in no case should water or even more sand get under the spool body;
• when moving from place to place, it is advisable to fold the handle, this will help to avoid minor breakdowns.

In addition, every year after the end of the spinning season, usually in late autumn or early winter, it is worth carrying out preventive maintenance. You need to lubricate carefully, but there should not be a large amount of oil in the coil.

How to choose a coil

Choosing a reel for a rod is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. In order for everything to meet the specified standards, you need to know the following parameters of the form:

• length;
• casting.

Based on these indicators, the size of the spool is selected. Usually the more casting and the longer the rod, the more the spool is set. Ideally, it goes like this:

• 1000 spool is suitable for spinning rods with little dough, this reel option is ideal for ultralights and some light ones;
• 2000 size is set for blanks, the test of which starts from 5 g, according to experienced anglers, the maximum casting should be no more than 25;
• 3000 is selected for blanks from 270 cm long, while the maximum rod test exceeds 30 g.

Different sizes of the spool will hold different amounts of cord or fishing line, the larger the spool, the more capacious it is.

The bearings of these coils are rarely looked at, the manufacturer conscientiously fulfills the declared parameters. With 3 to 5 bearings, the reel will work just fine, and an additional one in the line guide will significantly extend the life of the product.

How to distinguish the original from forgery

Recently, there are a lot of fakes of Riobi coils of various models on the market. Chinese craftsmen, and representatives of other nationalities, copy products for profit. But absolutely everything will not work, since certain components are quite expensive.

Models Exia, Zauber, Arctica in the original have an endless screw, pirated copies do not have this element. You can find this simply by carefully disassembling the coil.

Review of the most popular models

The line of coils from Ryobi is quite large, the company regularly replenishes it with new products. But for most anglers, only a few specific models remain classics.

Ryobi Arctica

This model is recommended to be used for spinning blanks. Different sizes of the spool allow you to choose the most suitable size for a single blank.

The coil has been updated several times both inside and out. The priority remains the excellent performance of the product, all internal components, as before, are made of high-quality materials, while maintaining a small weight of the product.

The features of the coil are:

• instant stop;
• handle ergonomics;
• titanium coating on some parts;
• 5 bearings inside the product.

Stylish design completes this picture, and silent operation can be fully appreciated already during the operation of the product.

Ryobi Exia MX

This product belongs to the best developments of the company. The line of this model consists of 4 varieties, this includes coils with the same insides, but different spool sizes from 1000 to 4000.

The product is referred to as power coils, since all internal components are made of high-quality alloy, but this did not affect the weight in any way. The manufacturer guarantees that the six-kilogram force will not cause any harm to the coil.

The features of this model are:

• an endless screw that will allow you to wind the fishing line tightly and evenly even with the thinnest diameter;
• instant stop;
• the presence of a sufficient number of bearings will make the move smooth and silent.

Ryobi Ecusima

The model appeared on the market in 2006 and immediately firmly established itself among the leaders in its pricing policy. The model is made to all the standards of premium reels, the only difference will be a significantly lower traction force, due to this, the cost has been reduced.

The main characteristics are as follows:

• an extensive line, the size of the spool exists from 1000 to 8000;
• line guide and roller are made of titanium.

Otherwise, the reel is no different from other, more expensive models, but as a bonus, it comes with a spare graphite spool for fishing line.

Ryobi Fokamo

This model belongs to more budget coils, however, the quality of Ryobi is present in everything here. The weight of the reel will vary depending on the size of the spool:

• 1000 weighs 262 g;
• 2000 is equal to 264 g;
• 3000 will tighten 310g;
• 4000 spool equals 312 g.

The body is made of impact-resistant graphite, the spool is metal, but the weight is relatively small. A distinctive feature will not be such an even laying of a fishing line or cord, but the difference is hardly noticeable.

Ryobi Zauber

For the first time, the reel of this series struck anglers in 2004, since then it has not left a leading place at all. The fans liked the completely metal insides of the model, as well as the same spool with a lightweight body. The presence of titanium on the line laying roller and the sides of the spool help to perfectly wind the warp, and also not to get confused when dumping.

Instant stop and infinite screw also know their stuff.

Spell CF

The model is an excellent representative of Ryobi with some modifications, in particular the previous model. At first glance, these two models are almost the same, but they differ in some characteristics.

The differences are as follows:

• the handle is more comfortable due to carbon rates;
• the product is distinguished by greater endurance, the maximum load is much higher than that of its predecessor;
• carbon inserts fully guarantee the absence of play and creaking even after several years of use.

The spool also comes with improvements, the lightweight body is not afraid of power loads.

The top five are impressive with their performance, but the less popular coils from this manufacturer have no worse performance.

Other Models

The company, in addition to the above-mentioned world-famous models, also produces others. Some anglers just see the Ryobi badge and immediately dig, so they understand that this is a reel of excellent quality. Among these are the following models:

• Apllause features a wide spool, front drag, roller design that prevents warp tangling.
• The Slem is chosen to handle the thinnest lines, but is also available with large spools, featuring a black body design and excellent overall performance.
• Spiritual is one of the new models, it is distinguished by a handle of a new modification, in all other respects the company adheres to the classics, the reel perfectly withstands power loads, is light, strong, durable with skillful handling.
• Tresor refers to budget options, the price-quality ratio is excellent. The rubberized handle is a feature of the model, the product is suitable for both a novice angler and an experienced fisherman. The reel is produced with different spool sizes, so it can be used on different forms of spinning rods.

It makes no sense to list the manufactured branded models further, each of them will differ from an identical coil from another manufacturer.

Useful Tips

If you are going to purchase a coil from this manufacturer, then it is advisable to first study the available products, and only then go shopping. It is better to do this in a company with a specialist who will help you choose the product specifically for your form, in the absence of such assistants, you should follow these recommendations:

• for selection, it is better to take a spinning form with you;
• original coils should work silently, there should be no extraneous sounds;
• check the complete set, Ryobi puts a passport for almost every model, which shows how to disassemble and assemble the coil yourself;
• fabric pouches are included with all reels, regardless of cost.

The remaining parameters are purely individual, but it should be understood that such coils will not be cheap.