I have 2 9ft scopes which I haven't used yet. I was going to pair these up with a set of Shimano 6010 GT Aero Baitrunners which are practically as new bought in the 90's and were hardly used by my dad, I even have the original unmarked boxes.
A good friend of mine has offered me a swap on my 6010's for his 2 new Daiwa SS2600's.
My plan was to use this setup on a nice stretch of the canal which I've found.
I suppose both reels are more than capable for the purpose, but would you stick or swap?
A good friend of mine has offered me a swap on my 6010's for his 2 new Daiwa SS2600's.
My plan was to use this setup on a nice stretch of the canal which I've found.
I suppose both reels are more than capable for the purpose, but would you stick or swap?
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Hi mate, I got okuma inc6000 on my 10ft rods look lovely really smooth and good clutch too. They are about £50 each have a brilliant for the money
Hi mate, I got okuma inc6000 on my 10ft rods look lovely really smooth and good clutch too. They are about £50 each have a brilliant for the money
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Unless you don't like baitrunners, I'd stick with them.
Unless you don't like baitrunners, I'd stick with them.
Personally I'd use the baitrunners over the 2600's. The rear drag can be a little sticky, but they are much nicer reels to use, even better if you replaced the double handle with a single handle.
2600's are very tarty and apparently bomb proof, but i think most of us fished through the 90's with aero baitrunners and you never heard a bad word about them!
2600's are very tarty and apparently bomb proof, but i think most of us fished through the 90's with aero baitrunners and you never heard a bad word about them!
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Stick.
Stick.
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Thanks chaps
Thanks chaps
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The Daiwa SS2600 is a really light reel, only 380g. Not sure what the Shimano 6010 weighs but it must be closer to 500g, if that makes a difference to you.
The Daiwa SS2600 is a really light reel, only 380g. Not sure what the Shimano 6010 weighs but it must be closer to 500g, if that makes a difference to you.
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Swap for sure. Front drag are better for playing fish on, and don't suffer line twist as much as the smaller spooled baitrunners
Swap for sure. Front drag are better for playing fish on, and don't suffer line twist as much as the smaller spooled baitrunners
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Reason I say stick is because they were your dad's so why part with them. If it were me I would keep them for use on special occasions. I've had ss2600 and have 10ft 2.25tc scopes but use gs4000 on them which I much prefer over the ss2600.
Reason I say stick is because they were your dad's so why part with them. If it were me I would keep them for use on special occasions. I've had ss2600 and have 10ft 2.25tc scopes but use gs4000 on them which I much prefer over the ss2600.
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I think that's right, there's a sentimental value to them, and I'd probably regret parting with them.
I do like those 2600's, and the Okuma 6000 inceptions look really good value for money.
We're spoilt for choice today us anglers.
I think that's right, there's a sentimental value to them, and I'd probably regret parting with them.
I do like those 2600's, and the Okuma 6000 inceptions look really good value for money.
We're spoilt for choice today us anglers.
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Bought the okuma off the good reviews on here, good drag and line lay but poorly balanced, prefer the gs4000.
Bought the okuma off the good reviews on here, good drag and line lay but poorly balanced, prefer the gs4000.
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Stick with the Shimano 6010's.
Best of everything, You have family memories, a Baitrunner option, and a smooth rear drag.
Built to last
Stick with the Shimano 6010's.
Best of everything, You have family memories, a Baitrunner option, and a smooth rear drag.
Built to last
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Thanks everyone, really appreciate your comments on this.
My dad originally had three of these but he lost one. I suppose I've never been able to bring myself to use these and his other kit as I have tried to keep everything as he had it. I even have a rod of his made up with a rig attached that I could never take apart. My dad passed away 7 years ago now and I'd only just got him back into fishing after he'd had a long break.
I thought maybe someone else would get more use out of these and they were too good to sit there, but I will keep them and see if I can use them.
Thanks everyone, really appreciate your comments on this.
My dad originally had three of these but he lost one. I suppose I've never been able to bring myself to use these and his other kit as I have tried to keep everything as he had it. I even have a rod of his made up with a rig attached that I could never take apart. My dad passed away 7 years ago now and I'd only just got him back into fishing after he'd had a long break.
I thought maybe someone else would get more use out of these and they were too good to sit there, but I will keep them and see if I can use them.
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I sold my SS2600's after I tried the Okuma Inc 6000, and bought 4 of those instead. The SS2600 is light and will probably last a long time. Other than that they're just a slow retrieving, wobbly old relic and need modifiying or speed caps fitting (another £25, taking them to £150 a reel, ouch) to actually be able to use them as a quick drag.
I sold my SS2600's after I tried the Okuma Inc 6000, and bought 4 of those instead. The SS2600 is light and will probably last a long time. Other than that they're just a slow retrieving, wobbly old relic and need modifiying or speed caps fitting (another £25, taking them to £150 a reel, ouch) to actually be able to use them as a quick drag.
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Imo Qd ruins the best part of the 2600. For balance I looked at the Okumas but didn't like the feel of them and thought they were ugly
Imo Qd ruins the best part of the 2600. For balance I looked at the Okumas but didn't like the feel of them and thought they were ugly
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Same re qd, see loads of people back the drag off to virtually no resistance which to me seems pointless. Always back off enough to stop the rod being ripped out of the but grip for me is far better as it gives more time to pick up and prevent the fish finding a snag.
Same re qd, see loads of people back the drag off to virtually no resistance which to me seems pointless. Always back off enough to stop the rod being ripped out of the but grip for me is far better as it gives more time to pick up and prevent the fish finding a snag.
Slightly off thread but does anyone know if spare spools are available for Okuma inc 6000.A great reel for the money btw
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They are, but they're about £26 each so it didn't make sense to me to pay that when you can get a complete reel for under £50 so I just bought 4 reels.
Re the SS2600 QD, I found without it the cap turns loads. I don't have it set particularly loose either. Got rid anyway and sold them on very quickly as I just didn't like them and felt I'd been robbed compared to the price of the Okumas. They look great and I understand the cult appeal, they were just wobbly and the retrieve not quick enough to crank 8oz of lead over the rocks on the Trent.
Doesn't really matter on most Carp lakes where they barely get used, but I'm casting every 30-60 minutes during the day on the river so they get much more of a hammering and you notice things a lot more.
They are, but they're about £26 each so it didn't make sense to me to pay that when you can get a complete reel for under £50 so I just bought 4 reels.
Re the SS2600 QD, I found without it the cap turns loads. I don't have it set particularly loose either. Got rid anyway and sold them on very quickly as I just didn't like them and felt I'd been robbed compared to the price of the Okumas. They look great and I understand the cult appeal, they were just wobbly and the retrieve not quick enough to crank 8oz of lead over the rocks on the Trent.
Doesn't really matter on most Carp lakes where they barely get used, but I'm casting every 30-60 minutes during the day on the river so they get much more of a hammering and you notice things a lot more.
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The ss does have some play in the drive and non existent anti reverse, but having abused them in the Pacific Ocean I'd say they are more than up to the task of carp or barbel fishing. Granted they won't be great at retrieving big leads because they're originally for retrieving lures, being light, resisting sw corrosion and having a smooth drag
The ss does have some play in the drive and non existent anti reverse, but having abused them in the Pacific Ocean I'd say they are more than up to the task of carp or barbel fishing. Granted they won't be great at retrieving big leads because they're originally for retrieving lures, being light, resisting sw corrosion and having a smooth drag
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