fixed spool reels

what would you suggest for a good fixed spool reel


fintan

Lots to choose from, Diawa M cast range, Gruvell zeus B-RV, What ever you buy dont be afraid to spend as much as you would on a multiplier.

Penn surfmaster 850, Shimano Ultegra... Grauvell Zeus...3 very nice reels, penn bein the cheapest

i personaly would go for the shimano ultegra but for a GOOD cheaper option penn 750 or 850 new model practilly indistructable.you can get them for around £50 if you shop around.

ZEUS :wink: :wink: :wink:

Colin

Been using a Daiwa Emcast Advance for a while now and cant fault it.

bought a shimano navi 8000 last year for when all is going against me with the multis, great little reel and not too expensive at 100euro, same technology as biomaster but no where near as dear

Last edited by paulocallaghan on Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:35 am, edited 1 time in total.

what would you suggest for a good fixed spool reel


fintan

Really depends what you want it for.If it's for long range casting off the beach the penn surfmasters are great or if its for spinning there are plenty to choose from, I have a Grauvell Dakar v5000 and it works very well,no complaints.

I've got the Penn surfmaster 850, and couldn't fault it.

I have the penn 70. great reel. You can pick them up for 30quid on ebay

zues or penn surfmaster both great reels

Hi,use a Shimano 6000 rf meself great reel 7 year old no probs used every year spinning or beach middle of the road reel dont know if you can still get them paid 90 quid back then but good line lay virtually trouble free just a check up every year like meself,has landed all types of fish no probs and still going strong, so much tackle now spoiled for choice best of luck to ye

thanks lads


fintan

Okuma are a good value option, only one fault is that the winding arm can work loose on some models (a problem readily solved with a split ring!).

I have a Jaxon reel on test at the moment and it's not well... that good ahem... cough... splutter etc... a fair imitation of what the reel does! :wink:

I have a Jaxon reel on test at the moment and it's not well... that good ahem... cough... splutter etc... a fair imitation of what the reel does! :wink:

hehe... I look forward to reading that review in IA... :lol:

gravuel zues is a great reel never any problems with it

Emcasts are fairly bullet proof Fintan, nice reel although a little heavy. I have a Grauvell Zeus and its lovely, supplied with 3 spools too. Cant speak for its longevity though as I havent had it that long. Bearings seize and bits fall off cheap FS reels, pay the extra few quid for a decent one and you wont regret it.

Had a Zeus for over a year now and its had a lot of abuse. No problems. Great reel.

Used these from shore and boat with mono and braid.
They take a lot of abuse

Kev

the last reel i got was a penn surfmaster 750. it did what it said on the tin but i didnt like the way the foot fitted in the reel seat of my penn vengeance bass rod - a small detail i know. al though these reels are new to the market i have heard a lot of complaints about the older models ie the "surfmaster 75" so only time will tell ps shakesphere now own penn!
rgds
eoin