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Casting Distance with budget gear (54 posts / 3,626 views)
LondonCarper107 LondonCarper107
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Post #16 12 Feb 2021 18:11
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Thanks, I'll have a look at that
LondonCarper107 LondonCarper107
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Post #17 12 Feb 2021 18:11
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LondonCarper107 LondonCarper107
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Post #18 12 Feb 2021 18:26
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Do you think I will be able to use braid on these, to maybe try and get a few extra yards
frothey frothey
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Post #19 12 Feb 2021 18:55
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Don't need to go to braid to cast 120yds
ip100 ip100
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Post #20 12 Feb 2021 19:10
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Try and look for one second hand. Failing that then the Mitchell avocast are apparently very good, I've the spod version which does the job. The daiwa 25s mentioned will do, but are a bit small really for distance work andif your technique isnt spot on will cost you a few yards. Bigger 35 versions would be ok, as would something like a Shimano aerlex
LondonCarper107 LondonCarper107
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Post #21 12 Feb 2021 19:36
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Yes, I have looked at the shimano aerlex, seems ok, and then there are the diawa crosscast scw's previously mentioned, which are currently 25% off on total fishing tackle so i was thinking of buying them. Have also been recommended the mitchell avocasts so im a bit stuck at what to choose. I was leaning towards the daiwas as they seem very good for the money, and hopefully will be able to cast a fair bit which is what im looking for really
LondonCarper107 LondonCarper107
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Post #22 12 Feb 2021 20:06
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How do I find a discount code?
Andydave
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Post #23 12 Feb 2021 20:06
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I use 20 year old biomasters, they wont beat basiairs for distance, but they get me far enough, probably 130 -150 yards. Can pick them up relatively cheap second hand, and will last forever
plentyablanks plentyablanks
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Post #24 13 Feb 2021 07:57
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Just bought a shimano speedmaster xtc 14000 think they £110 new so a little more than you said I've had it of a mate in the wisdom to use it on marker rod but for the money you can't fault it smooth as silk slow oscillation and big spool these will chuck a lead a good way makes my 6000ts feel like old tanks lol but I' no which will last longer and which I can get repaired
LondonCarper107 LondonCarper107
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Post #25 13 Feb 2021 10:52
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Was just thinking of maybe setting my budget up to maybe £100 just to have the option of a few more different reels. I have also looked on angling direct and found that they have the Crosscast 45 SCW's for just £100, which seem like a really good deal for a big reel. Anyone used them or have any more recommendations within the price point?
plentyablanks plentyablanks
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Post #26 13 Feb 2021 10:55
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Have a look at them xtc 14000 for the dollar u will b hard pressed to find a distance reel which is quality
LondonCarper107 LondonCarper107
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Post #27 13 Feb 2021 10:58
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Will do mate, I'll have a look around to see what I can get them for. Thanks for the recommendation.
ip100 ip100
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Post #28 13 Feb 2021 11:15
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If you are upping your budget you won't get better than the Penn's for that money
LondonCarper107 LondonCarper107
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Post #29 13 Feb 2021 11:24
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Which models do you recommend?
ip100 ip100
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Post #30 13 Feb 2021 14:18
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Affinity 7000 ,7000ltd, 7000mk 2, don't be tempted by the 8000 size as they are huge ,too big for anything other than very long range boat work imo
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