i'd recommend the daiwa emcast evo... good casting, good retrieve and good value.... try tackleshop.co.uk... they are reduced to £49 at the moI'm looking to buy two new fixed spool reels for shore duties (18lb line), Im considering buying the following:
Shimano Aerlex XS8000
and maybe a
Penn Surfmaster 850
Any recommendations much appreciated
Cheers Al, my budget is up to £140 for two FS reels, I think the biomaster is more expensive ???dont overlook the biomaster.... a proper work-horse!
use mine with 15 and 20lb lines, the retreive is so quick (1mtr per turn of handle), the weight (5oz) skims in for the last 30 yrds with the tip up.
real handy for rocky areas. just a thought,
pair, and a three sitting on flea-bay now.
al.
p.s welcome to the forum![]()
Thx for the reply Archie, my last two Daiwas broke (but they were cheaper models though), so was thinkning of going upmarket a bit to Shimano and Penn.i'd recommend the daiwa emcast evo... good casting, good retrieve and good value.... try tackleshop.co.uk... they are reduced to £49 at the mo
Cheers Al, my budget is up to £140 for two FS reels, I think the biomaster is more expensive ???
thx John I'll take a look at grauvel, just bit over budget, as in addition to the two new fs reels, Im also hoping to get a new multiplier in a few weeks time.It's worth looking at the grauvel zeus 5000 bit up on your price range for 2 but well worth it. I've recently pensioned off my aging shimano's and came to the conclusion that these are a much better buy and that the shimano's aren't what they used to be. They come with 2 spare spools which will cover all of your fishing needs including braid. They are usually about £80 a piece but you might be able to get a deal on a pair. I had an amazing deal on one plus a supro.
John
Spot on there fella i have 2 they are very robust i also have the new Penn it looks the business and casts well but it wont take much knocking about in my opinion (been sent back once after month use)i'd recommend the daiwa emcast evo... good casting, good retrieve and good value.... try tackleshop.co.uk... they are reduced to £49 at the mo
Is the Penn the Surfmaster, if so what problems did you have?Spot on there fella i have 2 they are very robust i also have the new Penn it looks the business and casts well but it wont take much knocking about in my opinion (been sent back once after month use)
Are you sure mate the surfmaster is advertised everywhere as 'new for 07' promotional price £50 ?paul's talking about the new penn reels , the surfmaster series has just been discontinued , and far superior in my opinion, i've got three sm 60' s and cant fault em
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cuberd
If they're described as BIG PIT reels they will be fine!Lads, might be a stupid question but looking on ebay theres lots of reels described as carp reels, are these ok for sea fishing, is there any difference ?