Shore Fixed Spool Reel

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Shore Fixed Spool Reel

#1 Post by adsmxx »

I am replacing my reel and am looking for a good quality long lasting fixed spool reel to hold around 250 yds of 20lb line. It will be used for general purpose shore fishing off rocks and beach. Does anyone have any recommedations?

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#2 Post by Determined Dan »

i have the fixed spool mitchell 7000 a lovely tight reel and well up for hard work.
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Re: Shore Fixed Spool Reel

#3 Post by gerryl »

@adsmxx ....m8 replied but bit of a feck-up...have a look

http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... 7&p=224671
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#4 Post by connolly »

i use the daiwa exceler 6000t reel and it is a smooth reel its great
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#5 Post by Jayball10 »

Shimano Aerlex range are brilliant.
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Re: Shore Fixed Spool Reel

#6 Post by paul mason »

adsmxx wrote:I am replacing my reel and am looking for a good quality long lasting fixed spool reel to hold around 250 yds of 20lb line. It will be used for general purpose shore fishing off rocks and beach. Does anyone have any recommedations?

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Re: Shore Fixed Spool Reel

#7 Post by oli »

"shimano biomaster xta" have 2 of them,one is more than year old other around 3 mounths,sea no diference which is which,very happy for them..
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#8 Post by Ted Crilly »

What about a Shimano Ultegra 5500XTB. Will easily take 250 yrds of braid. Baitrunner is also very useful for surf fishing. Check fleabay as they have been updated to the new C4i material so the older version is going cheap.
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Re: Shore Fixed Spool Reel

#9 Post by BassBE »

I use a Daiwa Tournament entoh right now, very solid reel and smooth. Sold my Shimano ultegra's to buy one of these and don't regret it at all.

Might want to check out those new Daiwa Windcast Z series, they look pretty good and are equipped with a Quick drag feature and Long-distance spools.
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