WHAT IS THE BEST FIXED SPOOL REEL FOR DISTANCE CASTING ?????

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#1 Post by **pookie5488** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:06 pm

Just wondering what others think is the best fixed spool reel for distance casting.

I have returned to the fixed spool as easier than multipliers they dont need tuning and no birds nests at night. There are mixed views on the distance they can achieve compared to the multiplier but during the summer i saw them being used in casting comps in Europe and they were getting distances more than i need to enjoy my fishing.

I have a penn surfmaster 850 and a grauvell Zeus Z5000 both fish and cast very well.

I know want to get into casting bigger distances using these reels and wish your advice on which reel is best suited.

lazycod · #2 Post by **lazycod** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:18 pm

All right pookie I have used various fixed spools for casting I find its not the reel but more the diameter of the line that makes the difference to the cast, I am using a 14lb line that has the diameter of a 10lb line and it has made a huge difference to my cast...Lazy Merry Christmas

#3 Post by **phanover** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 1:59 pm

Try putting braid (e.g. 30lb powerpro) on the low profile spool of the Z5000 instead of mono. I've got a Z5000 and this helped improve my distance.

#4 Post by **pookie5488** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:44 pm

what sort of distance are you getting

#5 Post by **kissafish** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 8:11 pm

Got a Shimano big baitrunner long cast, And a Shimano ultegra 14000 xt. :) Both reels are great for beachcasting, And can hold a massive amount of line with a solid metal spool.

#6 Post by **m.b3** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 8:14 pm

if you drop line diameter the extra distance is shockin! 8 or 10lb line and cast goes on 4ever!!!

Mr_Green · #7 Post by **Mr_Green** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 12:26 pm

daiwa r meant 2 have the best fixed spool reel 4 casting... dunno which model...if that helps lol

#8 Post by **Lee337** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 2:17 pm

Mr_Green wrote:daiwa r meant 2 have the best fixed spool reel 4 casting... dunno which model...if that helps lol

Apparently the Daiwa Basia is the reel with the best line lay and casting potential. Though, for alot less money the Shimano Ultegra range are supposed to be almost as good.

Lee

#9 Post by **pookie5488** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 4:03 pm

cheers lads.

I like the penn surfmaster it casts well do anyone have thoughts on this reel

#10 Post by **contender** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:17 pm

Must admit i like the Surfmaster 850 myself, but would like to try before i commit myself..

#11 Post by **Big Mac** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:21 pm

pookie5488 wrote:cheers lads.

I like the penn surfmaster it casts well do anyone have thoughts on this reel

I've been using the 850 for a few weeks now. Unfortunately I haven't caught anything on it yet :( but it casts really well, and made short work of reeling in about 40 pounds of Kelp.

#12 Post by **contender** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:54 pm

Mac, Its not nice when you buy something and dont catch, but the fish will come to you sometime. Did you get yours from B A C? and if so whats he charging? cheers

budding surfcaster · Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:38 pm

another vote for the diawa basia here , i have been using a pair of them for a year now and rekon they are second to none , they are expensive but you can buy them from ebay HK for well under £200.

bc

#14 Post by **Big Mac** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:41 pm

contender wrote:Mac, Its not nice when you buy something and dont catch, but the fish will come to you sometime. Did you get yours from B A C? and if so whats he charging? cheers

I don't mind that much, a day's fishing, even if I blank, is better than one in the office. I've been trying out Lazy Lug, so maybe that's part of the problem.
Yeah, I got it from BAC, both the 750 and 850 were 50 quid, and he wouldn't budge on price at all.

#15 Post by **pookie5488** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:33 pm

cheers lads as always very helpful and great advice.

I was looking info on the surfmaster from other users so very helpful there lads. As i use one i can say in my view it casts well and handles fish with ease.

I would love the daiwa reel as a big daiwa fan but due to a wife imposed budget it will be summer before i can look at them.
I spent to much getting started last year went from fixed spool start up to multipliers and new year have went back to the fixed and 6 beach rods to match, so she a wee bit of a bear at moment so i think for the sake off my marrage i will have to wait lol

Anyway she just got into the sea angling so her turn to buy some kit.

#16 Post by **BigPhil** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:36 am

in my opinion, the shimano fixed spools have served me the best over the years, i would recomend them for general distance fishing

#17 Post by **pookie5488** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:25 pm

any model in mind mate shimano

#18 Post by **kissafish** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:30 pm

I would highly recommend the Shimano Ultegra 14000 xt :D
Shimano Big pit baitrunners are also a great reel, But are a bit heavy because of the built in baitrunner :?
The Daiwa Emblem Z5500A is a top of the range reel for beachcasting but as rare as hens teeth. (Love to get one)
Penn Surfmaster850 @ £50.00 :?:

budding surfcaster · Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:57 am

i had a look at the Penn reels meself and they look pretty good value for money .
...............i think i will stick with my Diawas for the time being . If any of the lads are interested i have found ebays carping section is a very good place to buy secondhand big pit or tournament reels , the emblem z series come up all the time , normally for around £30-£40 a go .

bc

RobertMcClean · #20 Post by **RobertMcClean** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:58 pm

I bought a Basia and by far its the best casting tool around, at just 17oz's its nice and light too. Very expensive but well worth it.

Sea Angling Ireland

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