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Recommended Reels (please read) (25 posts / 6,892 views)
madmancarpy madmancarpy
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Post #1 7 Jun 2021 14:41
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Hi

I'm looking for some reels my budget is £50/60 each reel.
What would you recommend?
There going on a fox compact black label rod pod with 12ft sonik rods.

I've also got some 20lb gardner line but I'm guessing that's to high I'm only fishing for carp !

Happy angling guys

James
carpy09 carpy09
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Post #2 7 Jun 2021 14:49
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In reply to Post #1
For that budget okuma inception inc 6000 reels £50 each
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #3 7 Jun 2021 14:52
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Daiwa black widow 25A
madmancarpy madmancarpy
Posts: 431
Post #4 7 Jun 2021 15:18
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In reply to Post #2
Are the okumas a big reel and do they come in 2 different sizes
carpy09 carpy09
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Post #5 7 Jun 2021 15:27
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In reply to Post #4
Similar sort of size as the shimano ultegra 5500 size reels their perfectly big enough for pairing up on 12ft rods
phil090781
Posts: 2,335
Post #6 7 Jun 2021 15:50
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In reply to Post #1
Agree on Okuma for that budget. Nothing seems to get close as far as quality at that price point.

Also your 20lb line is a touch heavy but will be fine as long as you aren't trying to cast to the moon, and will actually benefit you if there are snags/weed where you fish.

Phil



madmancarpy madmancarpy
Posts: 431
Post #7 7 Jun 2021 16:32
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In reply to Post #6
You reckon they're fit on my black label fox pod
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #8 7 Jun 2021 17:50
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In reply to Post #1
Could do with more info from you really. Do you want a free spoil reel. What sort of distance are you fishing? I have a set of the Okuma Inc 6000's on my 10' setup, good reels, but they're mini big pit reels, so you're limited on distance. And they don't have a free spool. Like I say, it depends what you want them for.
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #9 7 Jun 2021 18:41
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Daiwa Gold or Black Emblems
madmancarpy madmancarpy
Posts: 431
Post #10 7 Jun 2021 19:17
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In reply to Post #8
The lakes I I fish aren't massive so I'm not bothered about distance and I dont like bait runners
madmancarpy madmancarpy
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Post #11 7 Jun 2021 19:17
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In reply to Post #8
The lakes I I fish aren't massive so I'm not bothered about distance and I dont like bait runners
madmancarpy madmancarpy
Posts: 431
Post #12 7 Jun 2021 19:17
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In reply to Post #8
The lakes I I fish aren't massive so I'm not bothered about distance and I dont like bait runners
madmancarpy madmancarpy
Posts: 431
Post #13 7 Jun 2021 21:09
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In reply to Post #8
What ya reckon oatcakefred


I'm think okuma inception or okuma custom blacks
Bazza10
Posts: 203
Post #14 7 Jun 2021 21:54
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In reply to Post #13
Are okuma good reels? Seen they do a smaller one and need 2 for my 6ft dwarfs
Antho
Posts: 8
Post #15 7 Jun 2021 22:28
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In reply to Post #14
Okumas can not be beat price/performance wise
zinno
Posts: 1,381
Post #16 7 Jun 2021 23:00
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In reply to Post #15
I pick Daiwa black widow 25A and Daiwa emcast 25A over any Okuma reel.
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #17 7 Jun 2021 23:08
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In reply to Post #13
Yeah, go for the Okuma's, good reels for £50 apiece.
madmancarpy madmancarpy
Posts: 431
Post #18 7 Jun 2021 23:20
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In reply to Post #17
Thank you mate I'll grab some this week

Would you pick Okuma custom black cb60 or the inception

Really appreciate the advice guys
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #19 8 Jun 2021 00:51
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In reply to Post #18
I've only tried the Inc 6000's, but I guess the cb60 will be good as well. Something I've noticed this week because I was trying to buy one, spare spools for Inc 6000's are non existant. So if this is important to you, perhaps see if cb60 spare spools are available anywhere.
madmancarpy madmancarpy
Posts: 431
Post #20 8 Jun 2021 01:21
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In reply to Post #19
cheers mate think ive made my mind up gonna go with the inc6000 what line would you recommend i have 20lb atm but im proerly sure thats to hi ?

shalli try 15lb ?
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #21 8 Jun 2021 12:04
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In reply to Post #20
If you've got 20lb, I'd use it, won't affect your fishing. Will limit your casting but as the waters you fish are small, should be OK.
Nelbow Nelbow
Posts: 385
Post #22 8 Jun 2021 12:58
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I've just sold my Shimano ST10000RBs and taken delivery of the Okuma inc 6000's today which I'll use for my 10ft set up. Considerable difference in weight with Okuma's feeling much heavier. Even just spinning the handle around on both, the Shimano's felt a better reel than the Okuma's. I just don't like baitrunners when used to front drag reels. Would I change back or regret swapping....?! No, not at least until I've had a chance to use their performance whilst fishing. Time will tell if they are any good compared to the similarly priced Shimanos.
g4fne g4fne
Posts: 15,110
Post #23 8 Jun 2021 20:03
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In reply to Post #22
Not sure why you would think the Okuma Inc's are heavier


Shimano - Baitrunner ST 10000 RB weighs 555grams
Okuma Inc 6000 weighs 460grams

My 8000 size Baitrunners are defo heavier than the Olumas
Nelbow Nelbow
Posts: 385
Post #24 8 Jun 2021 22:27
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In reply to Post #23
Felt heavier in my hand when I pulled one out the box. Clearly the specs say otherwise
madmancarpy madmancarpy
Posts: 431
Post #25 10 Jun 2021 16:47
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In reply to Post #24
Hi oatcakefred

I've just been offered a Nash pocket pod

I know for sure that the okuma inception will fit
But would the okuma 8k customs fit

The seller is gonna double check the measurements later

But I'm so tempted with the 8k custom look so nice if they fit I'd consider going for them

Whatcha reckon mate ?
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