fixed spool reels
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- SAI Hammerhead
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fixed spool reels
lads i checked on-line and can pick up a shimano aerlex xs 8000 for £60, its new in a box or can get one loaded with 30lb braid used once for less. would these be a good enough deal?
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Re: fixed spool reels
hi minty ive got the shimano xs 6000,its a really good reel but the ammount of line it holds is small, only 140 yds,but ive cast the whole lot out with a 3oz
the 8000 however holds 320yds so i would say it is a good buy,the retrive rate on these reels is fantastic,and ive landed a 9lb huss no problems,

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Re: fixed spool reels
cheers man, i've just stuck a bid on a mitchell avo and think i might take the shimano as well
wrecked both reels in the last two comp's 


some times catching crabs is a good thing.........or is it...........?
09 so far--codling coalies plaice flounder turbot 3&5 bearded rockling doggies whitting shanny and a [color=#FF0000]5lb [/color]huss thornback ray squid starfish mackeral pollack corkwing wrasse ballan wrasse [color=#FF0000]5lb 6oz [/color]conger
09 so far--codling coalies plaice flounder turbot 3&5 bearded rockling doggies whitting shanny and a [color=#FF0000]5lb [/color]huss thornback ray squid starfish mackeral pollack corkwing wrasse ballan wrasse [color=#FF0000]5lb 6oz [/color]conger
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Re: fixed spool reels
I have the exact same reel loaded up with 15lb braid. They are great reels mate. sounds like a decent price from it.
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