bass reel fixed spool

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#1 Post by **pookie5488** » 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.

Billy the bass · #2 Post by **Billy the bass** » 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.

#3 Post by **contender** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:14 pm

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

#4 Post by **BigPhil** » 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

#5 Post by **pookie5488** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:50 pm

about 50 mate

#6 Post by **BigPhil** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:30 pm

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