In reply to Post #14
When I had my 11ft whisker kevlars they were only available in 1.75 and 2.25tc and these could still do 100 yards with 8lb maxima.
When I had my 11ft whisker kevlars they were only available in 1.75 and 2.25tc and these could still do 100 yards with 8lb maxima.
In reply to Post #14
Most baitrunners outside the 4000 or ci4 versions are around 20oz and modern (Non sic) guides are much lighter in comparable sizes.
Blanks have been able to cast a long way for donkeys years, it's the hardware and the person holding it that's the handicap
Most baitrunners outside the 4000 or ci4 versions are around 20oz and modern (Non sic) guides are much lighter in comparable sizes.
Blanks have been able to cast a long way for donkeys years, it's the hardware and the person holding it that's the handicap
In reply to Post #15
Have to agree okuma do make quality reels as penn do.
Have to agree okuma do make quality reels as penn do.
So apart from the weight is there any other real benefits for the penn over the okuma
In reply to Post #19
Line lay is superb, clutch is silky smooth. Not compared to the okuma, but id be absolutely amazed if either were as good, let alone better on okuma
Line lay is superb, clutch is silky smooth. Not compared to the okuma, but id be absolutely amazed if either were as good, let alone better on okuma
In reply to Post #17
I think in my case it's definitely the person holding it at fault. To be fair I've never really fished anywhere that demands a longer cast until recently, hence why I'm not very good at casting.
I think in my case it's definitely the person holding it at fault. To be fair I've never really fished anywhere that demands a longer cast until recently, hence why I'm not very good at casting.
In reply to Post #20
Both are excellent reels with good clutches and line lay. You can't go wrong with either. I don't regret selling my shimanos and getting the Okumas.
Both are excellent reels with good clutches and line lay. You can't go wrong with either. I don't regret selling my shimanos and getting the Okumas.
Thanks gents I'm now no closer to deciding than I was at the beginning lol 
I was hoping someone would just say that one was crap and back it up lol, guess I'm just going to have to grow a pair and make a decision, it's just hard when you can't see them in the flesh.
I was hoping someone would just say that one was crap and back it up lol, guess I'm just going to have to grow a pair and make a decision, it's just hard when you can't see them in the flesh.
In reply to Post #23
Order both and send one back.
Order both and send one back.
In reply to Post #24
Not a bad idea to be fair lol I might just do that.
Not a bad idea to be fair lol I might just do that.
In reply to Post #12
Penn Affinity LC Carbon Reel.. Is this the same reel only much lighter?
I like it. :0)
Penn Affinity LC Carbon Reel.. Is this the same reel only much lighter?
I like it. :0)
In reply to Post #26
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In reply to Post #26
Yes. Carbon effect. Much more expensive too. I'd go for the 8k personally for a out £70 each. Just picked up a set of 3 okuma dta 60 for my second set of rods for £130. Absolute bargain.
Yes. Carbon effect. Much more expensive too. I'd go for the 8k personally for a out £70 each. Just picked up a set of 3 okuma dta 60 for my second set of rods for £130. Absolute bargain.