Bit of a weird one, do you good people think the original shimano long cast would be up to being a spod reel. My old man has one sitting in the cupboard which has hardly been used and I could do with a spod reel.
In reply to Post #1
Yeah they was old beasts
Yeah they was old beasts
In reply to Post #1
you'll have muscles in your piss after spodding with that for an hour
you'll have muscles in your piss after spodding with that for an hour
In reply to Post #1
you should get at the very least £100 for that and could then buy a decent spod reel
you should get at the very least £100 for that and could then buy a decent spod reel
In reply to Post #3
Yeah I've been thinking they're quite heavy 😂 maybe not my finest idea.
Not sure the old man would want me selling it, at least until he's left it to me in his will
Yeah I've been thinking they're quite heavy 😂 maybe not my finest idea.
Not sure the old man would want me selling it, at least until he's left it to me in his will
Yeah, far too heavy imo, they will of course do a job, but trying to push that forward would wreck my old wrists
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They are not that heavy -I used one for this purpose for ages. They have the guts to work a heavy spod and crank it easy.
They are not that heavy -I used one for this purpose for ages. They have the guts to work a heavy spod and crank it easy.
They're a great catfish reel and good ones are in demand. As said you'll get over £100 for it and can get the Daiwa Emblem spod reel for less than that.
Fantastic reels for using abroad or as said catfish too good to use as a spod reel.. in my opinion
In reply to Post #9
I used to use one as a marker on a big weedy water, but the weight made it hard work after a while.
The same would apply to spodding.
I used to fish with 3 or 4 for years, they are not so heavy when sat on the alarms.
I used to use one as a marker on a big weedy water, but the weight made it hard work after a while.
The same would apply to spodding.
I used to fish with 3 or 4 for years, they are not so heavy when sat on the alarms.
In reply to Post #7
The have a Gear ratio: 4.6:1
most spod reels the Avid ABOUT £75 5.7:1 Gear ratio, the XR Spod/ Marker Reel will retrieve 138cm of line per turn,
The have a Gear ratio: 4.6:1
most spod reels the Avid ABOUT £75 5.7:1 Gear ratio, the XR Spod/ Marker Reel will retrieve 138cm of line per turn,
In reply to Post #7
Yes they are, I had 3 and sold them on for that v reason, 800g or thereabouts from memory.
Good solid reels, but a suitable spodding reel? No.
Yes they are, I had 3 and sold them on for that v reason, 800g or thereabouts from memory.
Good solid reels, but a suitable spodding reel? No.
In reply to Post #1
They will work well although as mentioned they are heavy, I still have mine as my main reels and I bought them well over 20 years ago the day they came into the shops, still work as good as the day I bought them, solid reels that will last forever.
They will work well although as mentioned they are heavy, I still have mine as my main reels and I bought them well over 20 years ago the day they came into the shops, still work as good as the day I bought them, solid reels that will last forever.
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Yes, and I wish I had not sold mine!
Yes, and I wish I had not sold mine!
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They are absolutely bomb proof reels, I have a set for catting. Far too heavy for a spod reel imo
They are absolutely bomb proof reels, I have a set for catting. Far too heavy for a spod reel imo
I think I will get a shimano spod reel of some kind, leave the baitrunner in his cupboard, hopefully for a fair few years yet
In reply to Post #16
Shimano Aerlex 10,000 xtb spod reel is just the job.
Shimano Aerlex 10,000 xtb spod reel is just the job.
In reply to Post #17
Was just reading a post about the bail arm flicking over, user error though, think I'm going to go with this reel, can't bring myself to buying a daiwa, massive shimano fanboy here.
Was just reading a post about the bail arm flicking over, user error though, think I'm going to go with this reel, can't bring myself to buying a daiwa, massive shimano fanboy here.
In reply to Post #18
I would recommend getting an Ultegra XTD over the Aerlex. Yes, the Aerlex bail arm closing automatically on you is user error, but it will happen and you will crack off. You don't need a hair trigger bail arm on a spod reel! The money saved on a lost spomb soon adds up to the better reel.
I would recommend getting an Ultegra XTD over the Aerlex. Yes, the Aerlex bail arm closing automatically on you is user error, but it will happen and you will crack off. You don't need a hair trigger bail arm on a spod reel! The money saved on a lost spomb soon adds up to the better reel.
In reply to Post #19
I have seen the video online on how to rectify it by removing a simple pin, other than that there can't be that much difference can there?
I have seen the video online on how to rectify it by removing a simple pin, other than that there can't be that much difference can there?
In reply to Post #20
I was going to say I also hated the bait runner spool, pointless on a spod reel. Turns out I'm talking about the old XTA version and apologies, I know nowt about the new one.
I was going to say I also hated the bait runner spool, pointless on a spod reel. Turns out I'm talking about the old XTA version and apologies, I know nowt about the new one.
In reply to Post #18
The issue of the bail arm was on the earlier aerlex 7000 xta. The rotor has to be in just a certain position for the bail arm to open correctly. If some have had issue with the bale arm closing on them it's only because they haven't had it in the right position for it to click open fully.
Once you know the position it's then easy enough to use.
The 7000 is a fair bit heavier than the 10,000 too. About 2 ounces!
You will have no issues with the 10k model.
The 7000 has a baitrunner 2 spool, so handy for a marker rod. It has a nice folding handle.
The 10,000 has a normal quick drag cap. It has a floppy folding handle.
And if you want to modify your reel to make it a fully manual bale arm...
https://youtu.be/OTsGECZxf44?si=7g760hgzPNuytive
The issue of the bail arm was on the earlier aerlex 7000 xta. The rotor has to be in just a certain position for the bail arm to open correctly. If some have had issue with the bale arm closing on them it's only because they haven't had it in the right position for it to click open fully.
Once you know the position it's then easy enough to use.
The 7000 is a fair bit heavier than the 10,000 too. About 2 ounces!
You will have no issues with the 10k model.
The 7000 has a baitrunner 2 spool, so handy for a marker rod. It has a nice folding handle.
The 10,000 has a normal quick drag cap. It has a floppy folding handle.
And if you want to modify your reel to make it a fully manual bale arm...
https://youtu.be/OTsGECZxf44?si=7g760hgzPNuytive
In reply to Post #23
Spot on, cheers
Spot on, cheers
In reply to Post #24
I would also look at the Ultergra too, little bit more but a cracking reel.
To be fair depending on how regular you spomb the big bait runner will be fine, bullet proof reels those old ones
My mate bought a set when they first came out, WTF, looked massive at the time, especially at the side of some 6000's lol but stood the rest of time, cranking machine!
I would also look at the Ultergra too, little bit more but a cracking reel.
To be fair depending on how regular you spomb the big bait runner will be fine, bullet proof reels those old ones
My mate bought a set when they first came out, WTF, looked massive at the time, especially at the side of some 6000's lol but stood the rest of time, cranking machine!
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