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advice on reels

#1 Post by connolly »

i want to buy a new fixed spool reel for about 100 euros
anyone know a reel that they think is good and will last
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Re: advice on reels

#2 Post by Stan »

Penn 750 or 850 for beach fishing. For spinning a Shimano
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Re: advice on reels

#3 Post by junior conger »

have to agree with stan
species 2010:20
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cod over 5lbs!
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Re: advice on reels

#4 Post by connolly »

is the daiwa emcast sport a good real
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#5 Post by fishinmidget »

It is indeed. I have had one for a few years and had no problems.
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Re: advice on reels

#6 Post by connolly »

how much is the daiwa emcast sport
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Re: advice on reels

#7 Post by connolly »

how much is the daiwa emcast sport :| :| :mrgreen:
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#8 Post by fishinmidget »

A google search provides all the answers........

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#9 Post by Stephen8wood »

What kind of fishing are you in to?
List 2010. fish

List 2011: less fish

2012: less fish again,

2013: even less fish.
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#10 Post by sea serpant »

shimano biomaster 100euro henrys tackle
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#11 Post by lucky »

have to say the shinamo biomaster is a great all round fixed spool reel.. 8000 gt around 70 pound on ebay or just the 8000....
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boat species09~~~pollack,cod,haddock,whiting,doggies,bullhuss,tope,john dory,thornebsck,blonde,blue shark,spur dog,wrase,gunnard,pouting,

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Re: advice on reels

#12 Post by connolly »

sea fishing 8) 8) 8)
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Re: advice on reels

#13 Post by connolly »

still up for your thoughts
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