bass reel fixed spool

Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:14 pm

looking idea on size of reel for a bass rod i will be using fixed spool so any suggestions please.

Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:53 pm

I use a 6000 size with my 11ft supercast bass for medium beach and esturay flattie fishing, works well. I have used a shimano bio master for years but now use a bait runner. Anything bigger on this size rod feels out of ballence.

Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:14 pm

The Penn cv6000 looks and feels a very nice reel for about £40.

Sun Dec 31, 2006 1:39 pm

all depends what price again pook, mustad do a nice wee bass reel, maybe also the surfmaster 7500, so many out there, best to post what you would be lookin to pay and go from there

Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:50 pm

about 50 mate

Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:30 pm

both mustad and penn surfmaster are available for that price, plus some of the okumas