Whats the best fixed spool beach reel?

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#1 Post by **alby** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 6:12 pm

Just wondering what everyones thoughts are. I've just bought one of the longer continental type rods and am looking for a fixed spool reel to match it.

Ideally I'd like one with a spare spool and very good line lay & power roller so there would be no problems using braid. Any suggestions much appreciated :)

Mr_Green · #2 Post by **Mr_Green** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 6:21 pm

try the penn surfmaster range...ive got the new 850 comin 2 me cause i was so impressed with the 70

#3 Post by **Estuary Lad** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:12 pm

Personally I would avoid the surfmasters, bad reel. They have a problem of uncoiling line when windy and going uner the spool. I would recommend Shimano Biomaster or Ultegra, Daiwa and grauvell do some good reels too.
The Daiwa Emblem Pro is an excellent reel, but expensive.

ckpainters · #4 Post by **ckpainters** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:06 pm

Have heard of Penn giving trouble but the new model may be stronger.

Colin

#5 Post by **m.b3** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:38 pm

get an Ian Golds fixed spool. they are excellent for what you want to do. i have used one over a year and have not had any line twist at all. lovely reel for the job and casts an absolute dream.

martin32 · #6 Post by **martin32** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:55 pm

Estuary Lad wrote:Personally I would avoid the surfmasters, bad reel. They have a problem of uncoiling line when windy and going uner the spool. I would recommend Shimano Biomaster or Ultegra, Daiwa and grauvell do some good reels too.
The Daiwa Emblem Pro is an excellent reel, but expensive.

I have the Daiwa Emblem But if you drop it in sand you might as well pack up and go home to wash it cause it's a bugger to clean !

#7 Post by **g.wyse** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:34 pm

Using a Shimano Aerlex at the moment and no problems.....

#8 Post by **BigPhil** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:42 pm

shimano ultegra for most of the beach work, some of the less expensive reels from grauvell and daiwa and shimano are worth a shot too. i cant really comment on the penn surfmaster(new one) as i havent used one yet, but i wasnt a fan of the last one they had due to knowing too many people who had problems with them. hopefully though these have been ironed out in the new one, but the only slightly worrying thing is, if they have improved them, why are they cheaper, it makes you think that corners are being cut somewhere...?

#9 Post by **petekd** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:54 am

get an Ian Golds fixed spool

I cant find a stockist for that and its not on his site either at the moment, where did you pick yours up Mark?

#10 Post by **m.b3** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 12:31 pm

Pete i'l send u a pm.

#11 Post by **dinger** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 4:52 pm

try the daiwa emblem pro 5500 there great, so good i when and got another one :D