Need advice on new reel

Howay guys,

I am in the market for a new reel and looking for advice, i currently have a old battered abu 6500, i like the abu reels so might stick with them, anybody got any advice on a good reel on the market? and also what are your views on level wind?? i currently dont have 1 but like the idea of not having to constantly watch my spool to ensure a level rewind, pros? cons?

Thanks

Penn 525s are the old reliables really for bein able to do everythin and they're as tough as old boots but if your on a budget and like abu reels southside angling have abu 6500s without mags for sale for 84euro great little reel for that price....

penn 515 mag 2 great reel to fish with

penn 525mag2 is hard to beat never tried level wind but have heard from others that they are a disaster

Thanks lads, i have done some reserch on your feedback and i think i am going to go for the penn 525mag2

Thanks lads, i have done some reserch on your feedback and i think i am going to go for the penn 525mag2

Going to buy a few other bits also lads, new waders, maybe a spinning rod and a few bits, any suggestions to where to go to get looked after on price and service? i have heard southside have a huge range of stuff.

Thans lads.

Main Irish Angling are good.There in Blanch

penn 515 mag 2 is a much nicer reel than the 525 there a slight bit smaller and thats what i like about them and still hold a good bit of line,go for a pair of vass waders order your stuff from alderney angling rods,reels terminal tackle and i think main irish angling do the vass gear at good prices

get an old ct mag elite better than all the new muck! you should get a nice clean one for 80 yo yo