Fixed Spool Reel

I'm just looking some advice on a decent, relatively cheap, fixed spool reel that i can buy next. I'm still using my old one that came with my old redwolf beachcaster [all for £55], it's not very good in all honesty now, i even still have the same mono on it that it came with :lol: I'm just fed up with it, need something half decent. Sorry if this is in the wrong place.

Last edited by Livid on Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.

hi livid, i seen a shakespeare reel in rorys seems quite nice...not sure on the name or model but its the only shakespeare reel in the window its about 40 euro as far as i can remember....

I'd recommend an Okuma. Outlast the Shakespeare every time...and they're a lot cheaper...

penn surfmaster might be worth a look mate think they retail in and round £70

My 50C, dont go near shakesphere. Daiwa or Shimano every time.

How much are you willing to part with Livid?

Hi, I use a Mitchell mc7000 i got from flying tackle in portrush and it is a great reel, and under £30 too.
Also glasgow angling centre are doing a Ron Thompson Utilizer for only £15. veals do the same reel for £30. I believe its not a bad reel and have just ordered 1 for myself. hate spending big money for something that i have to treat like gold dust, rather not worry if it gets scratched etc.
bought a new spinning reel 2 weeks ago and dropped it on the harbour wall the first time i took it out....

If its for spinning i would go for something decent like a mitchell or shimano. in a medium size

if its for heavier work and heavier mono lines i would go for a big okuma.

i bought a new Ron Thompson today out of Bradels. The fella said it was wee cracker and more less steered me away from the shakespeer. cost me the guts of 30 quid. i will give it a go tomorrow morning. i went for the robustness of it as well. there is a cracker new leeda reel i would recomend in there for £20