Evergreen International’s Opus-1

Japan tackle Giant, Evergreen International released limited run Opus-1 fishing reel

This brief showcase is more a tribute to the unique and fabulous design of Evergreen’s Opus-1 than a serious (buy) recommendation. Shipping from Japan for about 90,000 JPY (850$) this fishing reel is a rather exclusive (master)piece of tackle that ‘ll find it’s place in the enthusiast or collectors drawer. Detailed reel review available at TackleTour.com.

Evergreen International Opus-1 Specifications

Line Capacity (lbs / meters): 12lb/120m (std) : 6lb/80m (shallow)
Gear Ratio: 5.2:1
Measured Weight: 9.2 oz (w/ std spool) : 9.4 oz (w/ shallow spool)
Max. Rated Drag: (tested) 3.3 kg / ~6.5lbs : (7lbs)
Number of Bearings: 10/1
Features: Spare Spool, V-Cut Line Roller, Pressed Bail Arm, Carrying Case
Approx Street Price: $850

Conclusion from the TackleTour review (2007-08-26):

When the Opus-1 was first announced, skeptics, present company included, abounded. After all, how could a company, traditionally known for rods and lures effectively enter the fishing reel segment of the market without partnering with another major manufacturer known for these products? Let’s define Opus….
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o·pus [oh-puhs]
–noun, plural o·pus·es or, esp. for 1, 2, o·pe·ra
A creative work, especially a musical composition numbered to designate the order of a composer’s works.
(source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/opus)
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Is Evergreen International really producing the Opus-1 in house? If not, then who is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) source? Then again, in the final equation, does it really matter? Sure it would be nice to know the manufacturing source for this intriguing little product, but when the final composition approaches masterpiece accolades what truly matters is, do you have one to covet personally? Perhaps just as important, given his composition by Evergreen International is numbered, can we expect more in the coming years? We can feel the anticipation growing already and that mad anxiety for what’s here now and what may lie around the corner can only mean one thing, TackleTour’s Ultimate Enthusiast Award! (source: www.tackletour.com)

Image source: Evergreen-fishing.com