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#1 Post by Johndory16 »

hi all I have been out of fishing now now ,for some years but I am slowly getting the bug back again.what would you guys recommend for a fixed spool reel,dont want to buy cheap as it has to last ???and I want a good performance reel???
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Re: best reel

#2 Post by red »

Go for a shimano, set a budget and get the model in your price bracket and you wont go far wrong. The ultegra is about €200/220 but well worth it.
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#3 Post by ste c »

shimano ultegra xsb comes in 5500 an 14000 size
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thanks for the replys lads was thinking about shimano ultegra 1000xsc any feed back on this???
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#5 Post by ste c »

Johndory16 wrote:thanks for the replys lads was thinking about shimano ultegra 1000xsc any feed back on this???

yeah there a great reel order it off murtackle.com alot cheaper than out of a tackle shop

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