DAIWA 7HT TURBO.

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castout

DAIWA 7HT TURBO.

#1 Post by castout »

wanted to ask other members, what they thought about this
model, i beleive tournament casters have high regards for it
when mono-maged, more so than the 7htmag
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jonny gilbert
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#2 Post by jonny gilbert »

excellent reel i got mine when they 1st came out and its never failed me yet...thats if you stick to using them on clean ground...not meant for the rough stuff...
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#3 Post by brianbru »

its a great reel i never had an ounce of bother with it
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croppyboy
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#4 Post by croppyboy »

Best reel ive used on clean beaches
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#5 Post by coaster »

I have one and love it. casts very well. The retrieve is very slow but over clean ground that does not make much difference.
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7HT Turbo

#6 Post by adrwdarcy »

Thats good to know. I ordered one from Gerrys of Morecambe.
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#7 Post by samo »

best reel i have in me bag at the moment.
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#8 Post by fishface »

yes just got one, great reel works lovely with my zippy
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