Looking to buy fixed spool reel

[Eddiewamblambbam]

Hi just wondering if anyone could give me any ideas on what sort of a reel to get as my old one just decided to pack it in daiwa jupiter z 5500.

the reverse mechanism wont kick in, only realised it was broke after I cast in one day, felt like smashing it with a sledge hammer ,

I would like to spend maybe 80-100 euro's depending on quality and im not well up on what reels will last in the long run

Also would it be cheaper to get one from the uk or are most tackle shops around similar in price ??

Cheers Eddie

[fishmad]

don't buy a penn 750 surfmaster , to light for heavy work to heavy for light work . iav one but de 850 is meant to be much better . i bought a mitchell avosurf 3 years ago great reel for everything never let me down.

[Preston]

go for a penn or Shimano and it'll stand the test of time. The penn captiva is 55 euro and a few more in the sub 100 euro mark . Shimano are fantastic too shop around and you'll find plenty of deals

[tex]

go for a penn or Shimano and it'll stand the test of time. The penn captiva is 55 euro and a few more in the sub 100 euro mark . Shimano are fantastic too shop around and you'll find plenty of deals

Agreed

[Eddiewamblambbam]

Fantastic cheers lads,

what shop would you recommend for best prices on reels or will i buy online living in Southside dublin..


Penn surfmaster 850 i think,.

never used penn before, thought they just made tennis balls.

Nice wan for the replies !!

[kevin o connor]

The angling show is on in Swords in Feb. It might be worth hanging on and having a look there. If you know what you want, you can pick up the odd bargain.

[alby]

Shimano Shimano Shimano.........

[BigPhil]

shimano

[sparkey+1]

+1 on shima no

[Private Ryan]

another vote for shimano. if you go to the angling show you should pick up an aerlex for small money or possibly haggle a biomaster down to your budget

[Holla1974]

Shimano Biomaster 8000.

[shorething]

got a shimano navi 7000 at xmas, smashing reel . as the lads said take a trip to the show and you might pick up a good deal

[chilly123]

Penn surfmaster 850 couldt handle a hour of smooties honest:)
Had one for jus over a year till the inside started grinding.
Bought a shimano aerlex 7000xsa have it ages now very solid reel for 100 euro

[thecatcher]

shimano all the way bud wont let u down

[the john]

Try land and sea sports , the new tackle shop in bundoran , donegal , they are defo the best value that i have seen around and decent too the number for the guy that works there is 0863903655

[Tonyo]

Shimano has to be the best

[mickm]

shimano all the way i wont touch anything else i have a very good one in the for sale section if u interested