Looking for new spinning reel

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Wes
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Looking for new spinning reel

#1 Post by Wes »

Getting back into the sport after a looooong absence.

Looking for a good spinner....so far the Shimano FXFB is catching my eye.
Anyone with experience or suggestions of better?

Wes
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bigballs
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Re: Looking for new spinning reel

#2 Post by bigballs »

have not used that one mate have a look at
shimano stella 4000 8)
diawa branzino 3000 or exist 8)
diawa certate 2010 model 8)
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Re: Looking for new spinning reel

#3 Post by declan65 »

Shimano Technium/Rarenium cant go wrong I reckon.. all depends on budget!
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Re: Looking for new spinning reel

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oooooohhhhh I like the rarenium!!!!! :D
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Re: Looking for new spinning reel

#5 Post by The Austrian »

look here first: http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... =7&t=33488
and then maybe here too: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT
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