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Recommendations for good reels for braid ?

#1 Post by flynnboy »

Hi Guys

Does anyone have any recommendations for Lure reels that are good for Braid ?
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#2 Post by gerryl »

m8 best check manufacturers websites...using Shimano, Tica and daiwa...all good!
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#3 Post by flynnboy »

gerryl wrote:m8 best check manufacturers websites...using Shimano, Tica and daiwa...all good!

Yes but if you believe what the manufacturers tell you you'd buy them all and never know which one to use :mrgreen: I prefer to get feedback from the people using them.
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#4 Post by lugworm »

i have a shimano catana reel and its sweet smooth out and very strong never had any problems so far!!!!
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#5 Post by shamoo0804 »

lugworm wrote:i have a shimano catana reel and its sweet smooth out and very strong never had any problems so far!!!!
Started my lure fishing with one of these 3 years ago, didnt get 12 months out of it. Was never the smoothiest, sweetest or strongest reel for me, infact I'd go so far as to say it was crap :shock:

Maybe others have a better experience with them, I unfortunately didnt :(

Bought myself a shimano stella (2500 size) 2nd hand on ebay.com early last year, got it from a japanese seller. Paid €200 delivered, some reel I can tell you - the best I've used so far.

Mine is loaded with 10lb powerpro braid and its a dream to use :D

From my personal experience I'd rather buy a well cared for top end 2nd hand reel, than a cheaper "brand new" one.

If you give us some idea of your budget, then maybe we will be better placed to give you some ideas/recommendations :idea:
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#6 Post by shamoo0804 »

Should add, i was using the catana with 12lb mono and the line lay was atrocious, even if it had lasted long enough, I wouldnt have had the confidence to load it with braid :!:

Only used ever braid on my shimano stella.............no wind knots, no tangles, great line lay............generally speaking, you get what you pay for :wink:
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#7 Post by Richie07 »

Shimano rarenium 4000, can't say a bad word about it, have it loaded with 18lb powerpro braid, really smooth and loads really well, excellent drag for the big ones when they're on, well worth the money.
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#8 Post by wobbie10 »

The smaller 3000 version looks good.

half price deal at the moment, never owned one but looks good.

www.fishingmegastore.com/shimano-elf-reels~10232.html
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dunno what was wrong with ur one bro but mine is sweet as a nut............
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Go for the Shimano technium iv never had any trouble at all with mine. bit pricey but you get what you pay for
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Hi Guys

Does anyone have anything to say about the difference between the Shimano Rarenium 3000 and the 4000 ?

The 4000 is 60 gms heavier, which I guess means it's bigger ? But the 3000 has a shallower spool which I think might be better for braid ?

The only difference in the specs is the spool size and weight, absolutely everything else is the same.

I'd appreciate any input.

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shamoo knows EVERYTHING there ask him!!!!!!
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#13 Post by JimC »

If you are looking for a reel that won't break the bank and gives good service you could try the Surecatch Unity UTF45. The same reel, in a different colour is sold as a Sakura Alpax 4008FD. I use mine with braid.
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lugworm wrote:shamoo knows EVERYTHING there ask him!!!!!!
I sure do, even have the euromillions numbers for tonight if anybody wants them :lol:
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#15 Post by willie bendit »

JimC wrote:If you are looking for a reel that won't break the bank and gives good service you could try the Surecatch Unity UTF45. The same reel, in a different colour is sold as a Sakura Alpax 4008FD. I use mine with braid.
bought one of these reels on Jims advice...more than happy with it.spool is a little deep ,but that is easily resolved.its heavier than a rarenium but as an entry level reel,its perfect,looks good too.with a little basic care it will give years of service.recommended :wink:
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shamoo0804 wrote:
lugworm wrote:shamoo knows EVERYTHING there ask him!!!!!!
I sure do, even have the euromillions numbers for tonight if anybody wants them :lol:
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#17 Post by The Austrian »

I can vouch for that, bought a Surecatch Unity UTF45 out of curiosity last year based on Jim's recommendation, loaded it with 20lb Spiderwire EZ Braid and teamed it up with a 2.70m long Berkley Skeletor 10-40g Series One rod. Seriously, I would be hard pressed to find a better matching or balanced combination. I caught fish up to 8lb with it (but I'm convinced it could easily cope with double the weight) casts like a dream and is light enough to hold it all day, never had wind knots and the line lay is perfect. Didn't find any negative points as yet.
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#18 Post by Earlsie »

Shimano Rarenium (CI4)3000 FSA paired with 20Ib Varivas Max Power PE Braid x8 all the way,beautiful action with this reel and very smooth on the cast,
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#19 Post by flynnboy »

Well guys, thanks very much for all of the input, but, in fact I've gone and ordered the Shimano Rarenium Ci4 4000FA
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#20 Post by tommy e »

Yesterday I got - Shimano Stella SW 4000 HG. Until now I used Twin Power SW 4000 PG, but he was a little too slow. Maybe tomorrow I try Stella :-)

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