Hi, i am looking at getting some new reels, what would people recommend for around £150 per reel? Thanks
In reply to Post #1
Depends what lakes you generally fish but the Penn affinity would be a very good option
Depends what lakes you generally fish but the Penn affinity would be a very good option
The carbon version is nearly 700g and that's a heavy reel to my mind.
I would have thought the carbon thing was a step to address the weight and iron out the only apparent flaw but seemingly not.
I respect some don't think weight matters but for some of us it does. 150g doesn't sound a lot but it's a big difference on a reel imo.
I would have thought the carbon thing was a step to address the weight and iron out the only apparent flaw but seemingly not.
I respect some don't think weight matters but for some of us it does. 150g doesn't sound a lot but it's a big difference on a reel imo.
In reply to Post #3
Is the carbon not just aesthetics? Apart from the ‘carbon infused rotor' cough cough (plastic)
Is the carbon not just aesthetics? Apart from the ‘carbon infused rotor' cough cough (plastic)
In reply to Post #4
Seems like it. Thought it would be a reference to the carbon (plastic) weight saving properties.
Obviously a very well thought after reel but won't rattle the big two at this weight.
Seems like it. Thought it would be a reference to the carbon (plastic) weight saving properties.
Obviously a very well thought after reel but won't rattle the big two at this weight.
In reply to Post #3
Out of interest, why is weight important to you?
Out of interest, why is weight important to you?
In reply to Post #1
You can get any of the fox rx range for that price
You can get any of the fox rx range for that price
Shimano ultegra XTD 5500 (500 grams) are these good? I also don't like heavy reels, suffer from joint pains any weight I can save is a plus for me
In reply to Post #6
Feels too heavy in the hand. I want to feel the fish/lead not the reel. Casting long is easier with a lighter reel too.
Feels too heavy in the hand. I want to feel the fish/lead not the reel. Casting long is easier with a lighter reel too.
And to the original poster check out the Emcast 25A. Below budget and very nice versatile reels that do just about everything well.
In reply to Post #9
Disagree, but each to their own
Disagree, but each to their own
In reply to Post #9
I agree , casting/reeling/playing fish are all much more enjoyable with a lighter reel
I agree , casting/reeling/playing fish are all much more enjoyable with a lighter reel
In reply to Post #10
Thanks I will take a look at them
Thanks I will take a look at them
In reply to Post #11
Agree with Ian as usual on the Penns. The normal ones are light anyway, damn site lighter than my old Shimano Big Pits. Great reels for the price, well made, bulletproof, great line lay and sturdy clutch.
Agree with Ian as usual on the Penns. The normal ones are light anyway, damn site lighter than my old Shimano Big Pits. Great reels for the price, well made, bulletproof, great line lay and sturdy clutch.
In reply to Post #14
Looking at the shimano ultegra 14000, has decent reviews and not bad on price either
Looking at the shimano ultegra 14000, has decent reviews and not bad on price either
In reply to Post #14
The nuts aren't they mate? I dont understand the weight being an issue for some, as they are better reels than many which are lighter
The nuts aren't they mate? I dont understand the weight being an issue for some, as they are better reels than many which are lighter
In reply to Post #16
I think a lot would depend on the rod, some superlight rods would feel wrong with heavy reels, whereas I'm using the heaviest centrepin I could find on a heavy ish 15ft float rod.
Saying lighter is better is wrong, as is saying weight doesn't matter, but how many of us get the chance to try a load of reels on the rods we'll be using to see what feels best?
I think a lot would depend on the rod, some superlight rods would feel wrong with heavy reels, whereas I'm using the heaviest centrepin I could find on a heavy ish 15ft float rod.
Saying lighter is better is wrong, as is saying weight doesn't matter, but how many of us get the chance to try a load of reels on the rods we'll be using to see what feels best?
In reply to Post #17
Obviously with float rods it's a bigger factor, but we are talking carp rods with reels that spend most of their time sat on banks ticks, not in your hand.
Obviously with float rods it's a bigger factor, but we are talking carp rods with reels that spend most of their time sat on banks ticks, not in your hand.
In reply to Post #18
Yeh of course, but in loads of what rod threads I've seen lots of comments on x rod being tip heavy and others disagreeing, probably down to the one poster using lighter reels.
I agree it wouldn't be a big consideration on carp rods for me tho
Yeh of course, but in loads of what rod threads I've seen lots of comments on x rod being tip heavy and others disagreeing, probably down to the one poster using lighter reels.
I agree it wouldn't be a big consideration on carp rods for me tho
In reply to Post #18
I take your point that heavier reels are often stronger and better made but fishing/ casting requirements will also influence people's reasoning on reel weight.
With a light carp rod weighing say 200 g even a reel weighing 500g changes the feel and balance dramatically. I fish small venues and normally need a short accurate cast, close as possible to an island for example. I find my accuracy deteriorates if I use my heavier reels so I'm firmly in the lightweight camp.
Not sure about some of the modern reels but I've reels 30 years old and with regular maintenance have never had a problem with them, again it depends what you want them to do.
I take your point that heavier reels are often stronger and better made but fishing/ casting requirements will also influence people's reasoning on reel weight.
With a light carp rod weighing say 200 g even a reel weighing 500g changes the feel and balance dramatically. I fish small venues and normally need a short accurate cast, close as possible to an island for example. I find my accuracy deteriorates if I use my heavier reels so I'm firmly in the lightweight camp.
Not sure about some of the modern reels but I've reels 30 years old and with regular maintenance have never had a problem with them, again it depends what you want them to do.
The old, I use it, it's the best theory.
I'd be looking no further than these if your after pit reels mate
https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/daiwa-19-emblem-45-scw-qd?utm_campaign=tms_product_56&utm_medium=email&utm_source=tms&tmsb=84kbfid&tmsl=pdp-you-may-like-web&tmty=w&tmcv=12&tmcs=k13fytx
I'd be looking no further than these if your after pit reels mate
https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/daiwa-19-emblem-45-scw-qd?utm_campaign=tms_product_56&utm_medium=email&utm_source=tms&tmsb=84kbfid&tmsl=pdp-you-may-like-web&tmty=w&tmcv=12&tmcs=k13fytx
In reply to Post #21
I have those reels. The penns are better
I have those reels. The penns are better
In reply to Post #21
Hi Heff
If that was aimed at my post you obviously misunderstood what I was saying.
My purpose was to answer a question and explain why some people prefer and use lighter reels and that for some uses they will last an acceptable length of time, heavy, top of the range, “built like a tank” reels are not always necessary.
I never said my light weight reels were the best but that my 30 year old shimano reels are perfectly suitable for what I use them for and any extra weight would be detrimental for me. Basically “horses for courses”
If you disagree please explain why I would need heavy big pit reels on a lightweight carp rod to cast a few metres in a 2 acre pond.
Hi Heff
If that was aimed at my post you obviously misunderstood what I was saying.
My purpose was to answer a question and explain why some people prefer and use lighter reels and that for some uses they will last an acceptable length of time, heavy, top of the range, “built like a tank” reels are not always necessary.
I never said my light weight reels were the best but that my 30 year old shimano reels are perfectly suitable for what I use them for and any extra weight would be detrimental for me. Basically “horses for courses”
If you disagree please explain why I would need heavy big pit reels on a lightweight carp rod to cast a few metres in a 2 acre pond.
In reply to Post #23
Wasn't aimed at you mate. Was a general comment about opinions on this forum. Generally based on what people are currently using, being what the recommend. Tournies is the one that gets me. I have a set I use regularly, they are workshorses, and I can chuck them about, but they are pretty cack reels.
Wasn't aimed at you mate. Was a general comment about opinions on this forum. Generally based on what people are currently using, being what the recommend. Tournies is the one that gets me. I have a set I use regularly, they are workshorses, and I can chuck them about, but they are pretty cack reels.
In reply to Post #24
Ok cheers, slight misunderstanding then, hope you didn't take offence at the abrupt post, apologies.
I have had some good info on here but I belong to a few forums and generally you're right, be it cars, chainsaws or fishing tackle people do tend to recommend what they have, irrespective of whether it's the best for its intended use and budget. Human nature I guess.
Ok cheers, slight misunderstanding then, hope you didn't take offence at the abrupt post, apologies.
I have had some good info on here but I belong to a few forums and generally you're right, be it cars, chainsaws or fishing tackle people do tend to recommend what they have, irrespective of whether it's the best for its intended use and budget. Human nature I guess.
In reply to Post #24
We disagree, I think the tournies when services are the best reels around
We disagree, I think the tournies when services are the best reels around
Anyone using the ESP compacts? 590grms 2 spools and two drag adjusters rapid and fine can get 3 + 1000mtrs of line for £419 sheets seems reasonable if the reels are half about.
In reply to Post #27
I have a pair on some short rods and have been very impressed. So much so I'm getting a third to go on my 3.25lb tv rods I'm having build.
Feel nice and solid and am impressed various features (Spare spool, no need for backing, two drag knobs).
I've got a set on the emblem 35's on my 3.5 tc rods and really liked them (though only used once) but the second spare spool being deeper is completely wasted on me.
I have a pair on some short rods and have been very impressed. So much so I'm getting a third to go on my 3.25lb tv rods I'm having build.
Feel nice and solid and am impressed various features (Spare spool, no need for backing, two drag knobs).
I've got a set on the emblem 35's on my 3.5 tc rods and really liked them (though only used once) but the second spare spool being deeper is completely wasted on me.
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