Does anyone have these new Crosscasts appear to be a bargain at £100.
If you have these are they up to the job?
If you have these are they up to the job?
In reply to Post #1
I've had them since early summer, ordered them from a site called waveinn think they came from Spain. I really rate them, had the old ones and these are a lot better. Larger spools, very smooth, excellent drag and bring your lead back in no time. Plus they look good 👍🏽
I've had them since early summer, ordered them from a site called waveinn think they came from Spain. I really rate them, had the old ones and these are a lot better. Larger spools, very smooth, excellent drag and bring your lead back in no time. Plus they look good 👍🏽
In reply to Post #2
Are you talking about the Crosscast QD or the new SCW's
Are you talking about the Crosscast QD or the new SCW's
In reply to Post #3
The new ones, the scws, I did have the older ones which were also very good but upgraded last summer
The new ones, the scws, I did have the older ones which were also very good but upgraded last summer
In reply to Post #4
How did you find them? Were they able to cast very far and did you have any problems with them? Looking for a reel to pair with my vader x rs 3.25lb rod, and I still want to cast over 100yrds maybe max 130 yrds but ig that would be pushing the limits
How did you find them? Were they able to cast very far and did you have any problems with them? Looking for a reel to pair with my vader x rs 3.25lb rod, and I still want to cast over 100yrds maybe max 130 yrds but ig that would be pushing the limits
In reply to Post #5
Looking at these reels and ironically also considering these rods, so would be good to know opinions on the reels and the rods. Probably will only need to cast 100 yards so think the reels will be fine but would like a rod with a nice playing action and not too stiff
Looking at these reels and ironically also considering these rods, so would be good to know opinions on the reels and the rods. Probably will only need to cast 100 yards so think the reels will be fine but would like a rod with a nice playing action and not too stiff
In reply to Post #6
Absolutely love the reels, they have a spool designed for long casting apparently and they are super quick at bringing your lead in even from a long way. They are super light weight and like I said before look really smart if you like your smart looking gear. I have mine paired with the avid exodus rods.
Absolutely love the reels, they have a spool designed for long casting apparently and they are super quick at bringing your lead in even from a long way. They are super light weight and like I said before look really smart if you like your smart looking gear. I have mine paired with the avid exodus rods.
In reply to Post #7
How far can you cast with them?
How far can you cast with them?
In reply to Post #8
Don't really fish big lakes, furthest I have cast with them would be around 80 yards.
Don't really fish big lakes, furthest I have cast with them would be around 80 yards.
In reply to Post #9
I'm looking for casting distance, maybe even up to 130 yards, so I might go and buy the 45scw's. Anyone used this model?
I'm looking for casting distance, maybe even up to 130 yards, so I might go and buy the 45scw's. Anyone used this model?
In reply to Post #10
I got a set of these last year. Only been able to use them for one 48hr trip but had three fish on them and they felt good. Only down side was the stiction on the drag but it wasn't terrible, only just noticeable. Just added carbon washers in them now but not been able to fish since then.
For the price I am impressed so far.
I got a set of these last year. Only been able to use them for one 48hr trip but had three fish on them and they felt good. Only down side was the stiction on the drag but it wasn't terrible, only just noticeable. Just added carbon washers in them now but not been able to fish since then.
For the price I am impressed so far.
In reply to Post #11
Sounds good. Only £100 now at angling direct
Sounds good. Only £100 now at angling direct
In reply to Post #12
I got mine from Kent Tackle as they have always been at that price there and they are 1/2 mile from my house
I got mine from Kent Tackle as they have always been at that price there and they are 1/2 mile from my house
How do these fair up size wise compared to a shimano 5500 reel ?
In reply to Post #10
just read a few of your posts and you are just trying to convince yourself to buy the 45's. You will gain absolutely nothing over the 35's which will be a lighter reel and suit your rods better. If you do your research you will find that TE did a fair bit of casting with the 35 Emblems.
just read a few of your posts and you are just trying to convince yourself to buy the 45's. You will gain absolutely nothing over the 35's which will be a lighter reel and suit your rods better. If you do your research you will find that TE did a fair bit of casting with the 35 Emblems.
The 45s (both models) weigh 610g where as the 35CW weighs 625g and the 35LD weighs 615g (sourced from the Daiwa website)
In reply to Post #16
600g for the 35 SCW, these are Emblems. Balance is not just about weight. The 45 is quite a bit larger than the 35
I think there is a mistake on the Crosscast weights on the Daiwa site as the 35 should not be heavier?
600g for the 35 SCW, these are Emblems. Balance is not just about weight. The 45 is quite a bit larger than the 35
I think there is a mistake on the Crosscast weights on the Daiwa site as the 35 should not be heavier?
In reply to Post #15
Yes, I do admit to wanting to buy the 45's, because I thought I would be able to cast further. But after seeing all the posts, I think I won't. Technique is more important than the gear, which is what everyone has been saying. Plus the 35's are cheaper, and will, I agree, probably balance on my rod better. In regards to technique, I think i will look at a few different castings styles, and practise down a field with my rod and reel just work on my casting. Maybe even get a lesson with TE or some other casting coach. Thanks everyone for the info, I think I will buy the 35's and just practise casting and fishing at 100yrds first, and then take it from there. Thanks again to everyone for the info.
edit: Just one thing, does anyone know where I can buy spare spools for the 35's?
Yes, I do admit to wanting to buy the 45's, because I thought I would be able to cast further. But after seeing all the posts, I think I won't. Technique is more important than the gear, which is what everyone has been saying. Plus the 35's are cheaper, and will, I agree, probably balance on my rod better. In regards to technique, I think i will look at a few different castings styles, and practise down a field with my rod and reel just work on my casting. Maybe even get a lesson with TE or some other casting coach. Thanks everyone for the info, I think I will buy the 35's and just practise casting and fishing at 100yrds first, and then take it from there. Thanks again to everyone for the info.
edit: Just one thing, does anyone know where I can buy spare spools for the 35's?
Apologies for just jumping in on the post but do you think these would balance ok with a 9ft rod ?
In reply to Post #19
Nope, go for 25/5500 types on 9/10ft rods
Nope, go for 25/5500 types on 9/10ft rods
In reply to Post #17
As I was looking into these reels for myself, I e-mailed Daiwa to ask for them to confirm weights were correct. They have responded and confirmed the 45 is lighter than the 35.
As I was looking into these reels for myself, I e-mailed Daiwa to ask for them to confirm weights were correct. They have responded and confirmed the 45 is lighter than the 35.
In reply to Post #21
Part of the reels look to be moulded in some sort of hard plastic which probably brings the weight down
Part of the reels look to be moulded in some sort of hard plastic which probably brings the weight down
In reply to Post #21
But would the 35's fit better with my rods? I've missed a deal in which they were 25% off. Silly Me. Should have got them while I could have. But I could get some 45's for the same price now, for about £100, so I'm still considering if it will make a huge difference if I get either one. As mentioned before the weight isn't the only factor when considering how a reel fits your rod, but overall will it have much difference if I get the bigger one?
But would the 35's fit better with my rods? I've missed a deal in which they were 25% off. Silly Me. Should have got them while I could have. But I could get some 45's for the same price now, for about £100, so I'm still considering if it will make a huge difference if I get either one. As mentioned before the weight isn't the only factor when considering how a reel fits your rod, but overall will it have much difference if I get the bigger one?
People talk a lot of old rubbish about what can go with what and what will ‘balance' what. If you just want to go fishing then none of that makes a blind bit of difference, get whichever one you fancy, they will both be decent.
In reply to Post #24
Exactly, balance on a set of carp rods and reels is nonsense imo, people go on about weight of reels but it's not like you stand and hold them all day so it's irrelevant
Exactly, balance on a set of carp rods and reels is nonsense imo, people go on about weight of reels but it's not like you stand and hold them all day so it's irrelevant
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