Shimano Tyrnos 8II/10II

Does anyone own one of these 2 speed reels? I'm looking for some feedback; pros and cons to purchasing one. They're listed as trolling reels but i'd like to use as an all purpose reel from vertical jigging for RF to dead sticking for dinos, etc.

here are a couple of reviews.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1583.0

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1083.0

once the reel is properly serviced and upgraded, i give it extremely high marks.  not straight out of the box, though.  alan

Hi Alan,
Thanks for the reply and the links. I appreciate the help!

I do own Tyrnos 8 II.  I bought it for sturgeon fishing (on kayak of course).  It's small but heavy reel...  only caught small rockfish on the party boat so far.

here are a couple of reviews.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1583.0

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1083.0

once the reel is properly serviced and upgraded, i give it extremely high marks.  not straight out of the box, though.  alan

Thank you for the great info, Alan!
now, how much for the service & upgrade?  I'm very interested (before the sturgeon season up here)...

Naoaki