First set of ‘big pit' reels Ultegra XTD 14000 or Okuma T-Rex 7000. Leaning towards the T-Rex, haven't been able to hold both in hand to directly compare. Need your help please. Have Shimano TX4 rods 3.5Ib t.c. Target fishing 80 - 140 yards. 
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If that's your shortlist I'd go shimano every time.. Based on future value
If that's your shortlist I'd go shimano every time.. Based on future value
I'd go trex based on build quality and value for money but then I buy tackle to hopefully last me years rather than to sell on in a couple of years
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Is there any reason you've narrowed to those two in particular?
Is there any reason you've narrowed to those two in particular?
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Sorry for not being on-line for a month. Still deciding, so interested in views and peoples experience.
My research into medium, big pit reels - based on looks and budget. Do want to keep for 10 yrs plus, not resell on after number of monthsI'm not solely a tackle tart, but fashion marketing tends to pull me in if in my budget - £150 max. Use Shimano old grey 10,000 baitrunners. Had them for yonks. Just want to fish at distance without too much effort. Open to other suggestions.
Ultegra14000 is where I'm leaning. But recently read bad reviews - cheap build quality, after some use, not as smooth as new and clutch, free to fix ends Up being 4 turns. New T-Rex is a good alternative, for less money. Haven't managed to get my hands on the T-Rex 7000 in person to see, touch and test, let alone side by side.
Long piece I know, keen to hear from you before Xmas purchase.
Sorry for not being on-line for a month. Still deciding, so interested in views and peoples experience.
My research into medium, big pit reels - based on looks and budget. Do want to keep for 10 yrs plus, not resell on after number of monthsI'm not solely a tackle tart, but fashion marketing tends to pull me in if in my budget - £150 max. Use Shimano old grey 10,000 baitrunners. Had them for yonks. Just want to fish at distance without too much effort. Open to other suggestions.
Ultegra14000 is where I'm leaning. But recently read bad reviews - cheap build quality, after some use, not as smooth as new and clutch, free to fix ends Up being 4 turns. New T-Rex is a good alternative, for less money. Haven't managed to get my hands on the T-Rex 7000 in person to see, touch and test, let alone side by side.
Long piece I know, keen to hear from you before Xmas purchase.
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Thanks for your view.
Thanks for your view.
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No problem, If your considering the xtd's I'd seriously take a look at the Penn affinity 2 carbon customs or the newer affinity 3,they are such solid reels for the money much better build quality than the shimano in my opinion but then I'd even say the okuma's are better quality lol
No problem, If your considering the xtd's I'd seriously take a look at the Penn affinity 2 carbon customs or the newer affinity 3,they are such solid reels for the money much better build quality than the shimano in my opinion but then I'd even say the okuma's are better quality lol
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Looks a nice reel. Reviewed the carpology vid review. Pushing my budget. I guess quality costs. Will try to find at my local AD to get hands on.
Looks a nice reel. Reviewed the carpology vid review. Pushing my budget. I guess quality costs. Will try to find at my local AD to get hands on.
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Found custom carbons for £167, now getting interest. Thanks.
Found custom carbons for £167, now getting interest. Thanks.
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Go for them, or the older non carbon ones. Way better that the reels you mentioned
Go for them, or the older non carbon ones. Way better that the reels you mentioned
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Definitely go for the penn over the xtd
Definitely go for the penn over the xtd
As Ian said even the standard affinity 2's are better than the xtd's, I managed to pick up a brand new set of 3 for 220 last year on ebay.
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Ian were your affinity,s the original ones or mk 2 ?
Ian were your affinity,s the original ones or mk 2 ?
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I had the original 8000s and mk2 7000s jeff
I had the original 8000s and mk2 7000s jeff
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How do you rate the mk11 to the original ?
How do you rate the mk11 to the original ?