Fixed spool reel

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Fixed spool reel

#1 Post by PaddyB »

Can anyone recomend a half decent fixed spool reel for spinning over reef from a boat?
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Re: Fixed spool reel

#2 Post by The Austrian »

bought 2 of these Daiwa's recently, very happy with them, smooth and rock solid:
http://cgi.ebay.ie/DAIWA-REGAL-X-4550BR ... .m14.l1262
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i cant recommend the penn surfmaster enough for any type of spinning
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Re: Fixed spool reel

#4 Post by roger de dodger »

shimano 8) if you intend casting much lead or big lures go for a front drag as they lock down better the rear drag is ok up to 3 oz but slips if put under serious pressure
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Re: Fixed spool reel

#5 Post by Tanglerat »

Okuma are making fantastically great f/s reels, for the price of them.
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Tanglerat wrote:Okuma are making fantastically great f/s reels, for the price of them.
second that, most of my f/s are Okuma
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Re: Fixed spool reel

#7 Post by Stan »

I use the Penn Surfmaster for gilling from the boat. It can put up with a bit of punishment.

For ordinary spinning for bass I use both a Shimano and Okuma. Both are excellent.
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