fixed spool reels

[macka1]

Hi lads,any comments pro,s or cons on Grauvel Dakar 6000 fixed spool reel,thanks.
p.s also about the D.A.M sea reels,cheers..

[millman]

ian golds fixed spool is a cracking reel comes with 2 spare spools. line lay is great its worth looking at as it wont break the bank and is better than most of the expensive reels ive looked at. paul mason will give you more info

[macka1]

ian golds fixed spool is a cracking reel comes with 2 spare spools. line lay is great its worth looking at as it wont break the bank and is better than most of the expensive reels ive looked at. paul mason will give you more info

Cheers Millman....

[morley]

Have had a bit of DAM gear over the years, always found them top quality. Using a pair of Speedcast 860 for about the last five years during winter and summer and have found them excellent, great build quality. Picked them up for a reasonable price mail order. Anyone know where you can buy DAM in Ireland?

[macka1]

Have had a bit of DAM gear over the years, always found them top quality. Using a pair of Speedcast 860 for about the last five years during winter and summer and have found them excellent, great build quality. Picked them up for a reasonable price mail order. Anyone know where you can buy DAM in Ireland?

Hi Morely just googled dam reels and comes back as pretty good quality but heavy,like the volkswagon

[nicefish]

The Penn Surfmaster 750 £45 Weymouth Angling Centre.

[macka1]

The Penn Surfmaster 750 £45 Weymouth Angling Centre.

Have seen a couple of sites on the internet selling them for £45,half price sales too.
http://www.spottydogtackle.com/contents/en-uk/d25.html

[red]

The Penn Surfmaster 750 £45 Weymouth Angling Centre.

Have seen a couple of sites on the internet selling them for £45,half price sales too.
http://www.spottydogtackle.com/contents/en-uk/d25.html

had a look, says the rrp of the 850 is 99.99 but is half price at 64.99
750 is 89.99 but is half price at 59.99

[macka1]

The Penn Surfmaster 750 £45 Weymouth Angling Centre.

Have seen a couple of sites on the internet selling them for £45,half price sales too.
http://www.spottydogtackle.com/contents/en-uk/d25.html

had a look, says the rrp of the 850 is 99.99 but is half price at 64.99
750 is 89.99 but is half price at 59.99

Thats right didnt look at their full rrp,robbers

[nicefish]

The Penn Surfmaster 750 £45 Weymouth Angling Centre.

Have seen a couple of sites on the internet selling them for £45,half price sales too.
http://www.spottydogtackle.com/contents/en-uk/d25.html

had a look, says the rrp of the 850 is 99.99 but is half price at 64.99
750 is 89.99 but is half price at 59.99

Thats right didnt look at their full rrp,robbers

Plus £20 postage, weymouth is only £10

[patk]

Keep away from the surfmasters i think they are rubbish have two that i use as spares and they pack up gears go buy something else. I got shimano biomaster 8000xsa reels a couple of years ago for 80 each faultless beauties

[fisherman59]

bought surfmaster 750 and after 6 outings after rinsing under tap after sessions it ceased total piece of carp

[seanie35]

Keep away from the surfmasters i think they are rubbish have two that i use as spares and they pack up gears go buy something else. I got shimano biomaster 8000xsa reels a couple of years ago for 80 each faultless beauties

howdy pat where did you get them had a peek their nice

[oli]

Keep away from the surfmasters i think they are rubbish have two that i use as spares and they pack up gears go buy something else. I got shimano biomaster 8000xsa reels a couple of years ago for 80 each faultless beauties

absoliutly agree,abour surfmaster,and realy handy thing on biomaster is XTA,if penn then go for captiva2,those realy good for them price

[BigPhil]

could the members who made recommendations on reels in early part of the thread give their reviews on the reels now 3 years down the line to see how they have stuck the test of time?? could be interesting!

[DavidCostello]

could the members who made recommendations on reels in early part of the thread give their reviews on the reels now 3 years down the line to see how they have stuck the test of time?? could be interesting!

I got one (850) over the summer its stiff and jerky. thought it was just me. Only used it a bout 10 times. Almost impossible to turn when you've a decent fish or good haul of weed also.

I now Know what I need off Santa.
A new reel.

€150 plus
Any recommendations?
DC

[Al]

could the members who made recommendations on reels in early part of the thread give their reviews on the reels now 3 years down the line to see how they have stuck the test of time?? could be interesting!

I got one (850) over the summer its stiff and jerky. thought it was just me. Only used it a bout 10 times. Almost impossible to turn when you've a decent fish or good haul of weed also.

I now Know what I need off Santa.
A new reel.

€150 plus
Any recommendations?
DC

Dave,

Any of the Shimano range are reliable..For that money i'd look at the Shimano Biomaster or something, I use Daiwa emcaset that are half the price and haven't had any issues one still going strong 2 years later and the other perfect after almost a year

[Al]

Although I would also recommend the Ian Golds F/S reels, they look sweet, I'll probably get one myself after Christmas. Give Paul Mason on the site a PM for more info.

[nicefish]

Any of the Shimano range are reliable..For that money i'd look at the Shimano Biomaster or something, I use Daiwa emcaset that are half the price and haven't had any issues one still going strong 2 years later and the other perfect after almost a year [/quote]

Which ones do you have?

Anto.

[paul mason]

With Fixed Spool reels you get what you pay for. Buying a cheap fixed spool reel is false economy they tend to last for a season or less and pack in. What might seem like a bargain at the time might cost you more financially in the long run, or worse still loose a fish of a lifetime. The quality of the materials in some of the cheaper reels is quite poor, bearings, gears, spindle shaft and the body itself. Many of them come from the cheaper factories in the Far East not dedicated to building quality. If you’re serious about your fishing you are better paying a little more and buying quality.