fixed spool reels

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#1 Post by **croppyboy** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:37 pm

what would you suggest for a good fixed spool reel

fintan

#2 Post by **Pat Spillane** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:27 pm

Lots to choose from, Diawa M cast range, Gruvell zeus B-RV, What ever you buy dont be afraid to spend as much as you would on a multiplier.

Mr_Green · #3 Post by **Mr_Green** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:09 pm

Penn surfmaster 850, Shimano Ultegra... Grauvell Zeus...3 very nice reels, penn bein the cheapest

#4 Post by **beachcaster** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:46 pm

i personaly would go for the shimano ultegra but for a GOOD cheaper option penn 750 or 850 new model practilly indistructable.you can get them for around £50 if you shop around.

ckpainters · #5 Post by **ckpainters** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:52 pm

ZEUS :wink: :wink: :wink:

Colin

#6 Post by **contender** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:58 am

Been using a Daiwa Emcast Advance for a while now and cant fault it.

paulocallaghan · #7 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:25 am

bought a shimano navi 8000 last year for when all is going against me with the multis, great little reel and not too expensive at 100euro, same technology as biomaster but no where near as dear

#8 Post by **Richie07** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:13 am

croppyboy wrote:what would you suggest for a good fixed spool reel

fintan

Really depends what you want it for.If it's for long range casting off the beach the penn surfmasters are great or if its for spinning there are plenty to choose from, I have a Grauvell Dakar v5000 and it works very well,no complaints.

#9 Post by **Big Mac** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:55 am

I've got the Penn surfmaster 850, and couldn't fault it.

#10 Post by **round_ourway** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:42 am

I have the penn 70. great reel. You can pick them up for 30quid on ebay

#11 Post by **pookie5488** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:22 pm

zues or penn surfmaster both great reels

Liamport · #12 Post by **Liamport** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:29 pm

Hi,use a Shimano 6000 rf meself great reel 7 year old no probs used every year spinning or beach middle of the road reel dont know if you can still get them paid 90 quid back then but good line lay virtually trouble free just a check up every year like meself,has landed all types of fish no probs and still going strong, so much tackle now spoiled for choice best of luck to ye

#13 Post by **croppyboy** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:13 pm

thanks lads

fintan

#14 Post by **kieran** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:21 pm

Okuma are a good value option, only one fault is that the winding arm can work loose on some models (a problem readily solved with a split ring!).

I have a Jaxon reel on test at the moment and it's not well... that good ahem... cough... splutter etc... a fair imitation of what the reel does! :wink:

#15 Post by **Bradan** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:34 pm

kieran wrote:I have a Jaxon reel on test at the moment and it's not well... that good ahem... cough... splutter etc... a fair imitation of what the reel does! :wink:

hehe... I look forward to reading that review in IA... :lol:

Loopy lug · #16 Post by **Loopy lug** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:51 pm

gravuel zues is a great reel never any problems with it

#17 Post by **petekd** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:55 pm

Emcasts are fairly bullet proof Fintan, nice reel although a little heavy. I have a Grauvell Zeus and its lovely, supplied with 3 spools too. Cant speak for its longevity though as I havent had it that long. Bearings seize and bits fall off cheap FS reels, pay the extra few quid for a decent one and you wont regret it.

#18 Post by **phanover** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:54 am

Had a Zeus for over a year now and its had a lot of abuse. No problems. Great reel.

#19 Post by **bigkev** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 4:27 pm

Used these from shore and boat with mono and braid.
They take a lot of abuse

Kev

#20 Post by **Eoin** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:37 pm

the last reel i got was a penn surfmaster 750. it did what it said on the tin but i didnt like the way the foot fitted in the reel seat of my penn vengeance bass rod - a small detail i know. al though these reels are new to the market i have heard a lot of complaints about the older models ie the "surfmaster 75" so only time will tell ps shakesphere now own penn!
rgds
eoin

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