New fixed spool reel

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anthony byrne
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New fixed spool reel

#1 Post by anthony byrne »

Lads any one recomend a good fixed spool reel. Looking for something that will go well with a 12ft beachcaster. Looking to spend around 90 euro
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#2 Post by saving private brian »

shimano axcelerate range.deadly fixed spool.i have the 8000 and i think i paid 80
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Get the best big shimano you can afford and you won't go far wrong

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#4 Post by gerryl »

well this thread has put a hold on me Penn Surfmaster purchase...going to hold fire till get a look at the shimano now!... :D

saving private brian!... you mean the Shimano Aerlex XS range
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gerryl wrote:well this thread has put a hold on me Penn Surfmaster purchase...going to hold fire till get a look at the shimano now!... :D

saving private brian!... you mean the Shimano Aerlex XS range

Definately hold out for the Shimano.. Penn SurfMasters are shi....not very reliable.
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Cheers lads
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#7 Post by fagan »

gerryl wrote:well this thread has put a hold on me Penn Surfmaster purchase...going to hold fire till get a look at the shimano now!... :D

saving private brian!... you mean the Shimano Aerlex XS range
lad dont buy the penn surfmaster reels there no reliable at all, i had mine for about 6 months and it broke and all and all in them 6 months it was used in about 20 sessions, so id seriously advise u to take a look at the shimano range u cant go wrong man
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