Leeda Piranha 6500 FS Reel

[lockup]

Has anyone used one of these in the past and are they any good? Thinking of getting one of these or an Okuma Distance Surf for beachcasting.

Thanks in advance.

[paul mason]

Has anyone used one of these in the past and are they any good? Thinking of getting one of these or an Okuma Distance Surf for beachcasting.

Thanks in advance.

With Fixed Spool reels you get what you pay for. Buying a cheap fixed spool reel is false economy they tend to last for a season or less and pack in. What might seem like a bargain at the time might cost you more financially in the long run, or worse still loose a fish of a lifetime. The quality of the materials in some of the cheaper reels is quite poor, bearings, gears, spindle shaft and the body itself. Many of them come from the cheaper factories in the Far East not dedicated to building quality. If you’re serious about your fishing you are better paying a little more and buying quality.

[saving private brian]

id have the okuma before the leeda anyday mate

[beachcaster]

good advice from paul and he should know as he has used fixed spool reels for some time and should know.