Yes, gte's for tench, barbel and winter piking.
Med xta ci4 for my carp fishing.
Med xta ci4 for my carp fishing.
In reply to Post #1
No. Add loads of weight for no real use over a QD reel. I've still got quite a few (some 4500GT's and 10000ST RB's, so old and new) and the Emblem 45's I have are much smoother with a much better clutch, and there's barely any weight difference.
I use the 4500GT's for nostalgia reasons, but either all 3 of mine are past their best or they're not as good as people remember compared to modern reels. They're wobbly with poor clutches.
No. Add loads of weight for no real use over a QD reel. I've still got quite a few (some 4500GT's and 10000ST RB's, so old and new) and the Emblem 45's I have are much smoother with a much better clutch, and there's barely any weight difference.
I use the 4500GT's for nostalgia reasons, but either all 3 of mine are past their best or they're not as good as people remember compared to modern reels. They're wobbly with poor clutches.
In reply to Post #13
Trouble is Adam, I'm not so sure of the newer, cheaper versions, quality wise, my newest ones the 10000 XTEA are excellent reels for sure. If you can still get them, then I would if I was looking.
Trouble is Adam, I'm not so sure of the newer, cheaper versions, quality wise, my newest ones the 10000 XTEA are excellent reels for sure. If you can still get them, then I would if I was looking.
The only shimano baitrunner i would touch now is the oc models , they are quality.
I still have aero 6010 and aero gt 6010 reels on my barbel and stalking rods.
I have XTE on my 10ft small water set up.
I have previously had longcasts on my proper rods but now have vintage emblem X or ultegra XT.
I have a medium longcast on my marker rod.
I have XTE on my 10ft small water set up.
I have previously had longcasts on my proper rods but now have vintage emblem X or ultegra XT.
I have a medium longcast on my marker rod.
In reply to Post #20
The D and thunnus are the better models on the same body. In theory they replaced the B
The smaller front drag models are ok too, seen loads of the cheap st ones used for light sea fishing
The D and thunnus are the better models on the same body. In theory they replaced the BThe smaller front drag models are ok too, seen loads of the cheap st ones used for light sea fishing
In reply to Post #22
I've seen those D's...not in the flesh,they look like a quality item and I think have a Euro handle,and bulbous sea type handle,same reel though..
Smart ..
I've seen those D's...not in the flesh,they look like a quality item and I think have a Euro handle,and bulbous sea type handle,same reel though..
Smart ..
I started fishing in my youth with a Mitchell half bail arm reel and lost count of the ones after that but these days things have moved on
and I love bait runner reels
the best ones that I used to use for all my carp. fishing were Daiwa infinity 5500 bite and run reels will land any fish that swims including cats an orrible Sturgeon fantastic reels heavy yes but who cares !
I dont sit and hold them all day so never quite understood the they are to heavy argument ? but each to their own what ever is important to you its your money
Now into Barbel fishing I use Shimano 8000 XTEA reels again superb reels love em
and I love bait runner reels
the best ones that I used to use for all my carp. fishing were Daiwa infinity 5500 bite and run reels will land any fish that swims including cats an orrible Sturgeon fantastic reels heavy yes but who cares !
I dont sit and hold them all day so never quite understood the they are to heavy argument ? but each to their own what ever is important to you its your money
Now into Barbel fishing I use Shimano 8000 XTEA reels again superb reels love em
In reply to Post #24
I agree Gerry, I have owned a set of Diawa Infinity 5000 reels for 16 years now, love them to bits and would not change them for anything else. My very first reel was a Intrepid and still have it in a box, its battered ! but I have happy memories from my childhood fishing with my Father, but now I have retired it gracefully.
I agree Gerry, I have owned a set of Diawa Infinity 5000 reels for 16 years now, love them to bits and would not change them for anything else. My very first reel was a Intrepid and still have it in a box, its battered ! but I have happy memories from my childhood fishing with my Father, but now I have retired it gracefully.
In reply to Post #25
infinities for me too must be 20 yrs old now had 3 or sets of rods during this time never felt the need to change my reels
infinities for me too must be 20 yrs old now had 3 or sets of rods during this time never felt the need to change my reels
In reply to Post #22
They are but think more expensive for features you donr really need unless you are sea fishing
Gerry as usual i totally agree with you the infinities are class i have had 3 sets and for some reason always sell them and then think wish i had some !!!
They are but think more expensive for features you donr really need unless you are sea fishing
Gerry as usual i totally agree with you the infinities are class i have had 3 sets and for some reason always sell them and then think wish i had some !!!
In reply to Post #26
GOT 3 infinities, 15 years old bomb proof,
GOT 3 infinities, 15 years old bomb proof,
In reply to Post #28
I bought my Infinities from someone on here in 2006. Still got them and can't see me changing them soon
I bought my Infinities from someone on here in 2006. Still got them and can't see me changing them soon
In reply to Post #1
Still use my 5010 GT's (for barbel) and 8010 GT's for floater fishing beachcaster stylee . . .don't use baitrunners for 'normal' carp fishing but lusting after some Emblem BR25A's for a barbel upgrade . . .
Still use my 5010 GT's (for barbel) and 8010 GT's for floater fishing beachcaster stylee . . .don't use baitrunners for 'normal' carp fishing but lusting after some Emblem BR25A's for a barbel upgrade . . .
In reply to Post #30
Another vote for infinities, mine 15yrs old still as good as new,
Another vote for infinities, mine 15yrs old still as good as new,