Grauvell Fixed-spool Reels

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Grauvell Fixed-spool Reels

#1 Post by Pyreneenguy »

I need to buy a new fixed-spool reel for salt-water spinning.
At the most, I only fish once or twice a year, so I don't want to
spend a fortune ( otherwise , I would buy a Shimano without hesitation). Have any of you guys bought a Grauvell 3500 ?
They look pretty good, but do they stand up to the harsh
environement of sea-water and rocks ? Any comments or recommendations greatly appreciated !

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#2 Post by Gerald Hearne »

I have one on order but its temp out of stock so wont have it for three weeks!! I can tell you what I think of it then maybe after giving it a whirl. They book good and strong, not too expensive and reviews are good. Hard to judge it without getting my hands on it but was happy enough with reviews and took a flyer on mail order!
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#3 Post by roger de dodger »

have 1 fixed spool have only used 7 or 8 times its century ax 6000 i think seems ok and has a spool for braid nice smooth eggbeater i use it on a telescopic grauvell rod on holidays pulled up a few monster spider crabs in fenit last year and its still ok :wink:
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#4 Post by Pyreneenguy »

I'd almost given up hope of receiving any replies !

I should have said that I only fish for a couple of weeks each year !

I'm sure it will be up to the job !
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#5 Post by coaster »

What kind of € are you looking to spend :?:
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#6 Post by Pyreneenguy »

The Grauvell 3500 is about 80€ here in France.

This is the maximum I'd want to spend for a reel that's going to take a lot of punishment !
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