In reply to Post #15
Crossed wires, I thought it was obvious I was addressing that to the OP, he's the one wanting big pits
Just replied to your post as you said you couldn't get a set near £250 and mine would be just over that if the gold spools were sold on.
Crossed wires, I thought it was obvious I was addressing that to the OP, he's the one wanting big pits
Just replied to your post as you said you couldn't get a set near £250 and mine would be just over that if the gold spools were sold on.
In reply to Post #16
Looked more like you were thinking I was after a set chap, maybe click reply to who you are replying to next time lol. I already have a set and like I said, I wouldn't buy another.nithing wrong with them ,just better available for similar or less money
Looked more like you were thinking I was after a set chap, maybe click reply to who you are replying to next time lol. I already have a set and like I said, I wouldn't buy another.nithing wrong with them ,just better available for similar or less money
In reply to Post #1
Okuma 8K, solid reels for the money. Feature heavy and well within your budget. A seriously worthy reel.
Okuma 8K, solid reels for the money. Feature heavy and well within your budget. A seriously worthy reel.
In reply to Post #16
Hey mate thanks for the suggestion - at this point I prob do need to think a little lower than that in terms of what I can pay.
Hey mate thanks for the suggestion - at this point I prob do need to think a little lower than that in terms of what I can pay.
In reply to Post #13
He won't go wrong that's for sure.
Superb for the money...
He won't go wrong that's for sure.
Superb for the money...
I don't think I've heard a bad word about an Okuma reel, they would be my choice at your budget. You'll have money left over for line etc too.
In reply to Post #19
TFT have the OKUMA - 8K FD 5+1BB REEL on sale for £55 each at the moment - should do the trick and meets you budget
TFT have the OKUMA - 8K FD 5+1BB REEL on sale for £55 each at the moment - should do the trick and meets you budget
In reply to Post #23
Yes I saw those. I'm watching a few things second hand on Ebay etc.
I'm going to try to stretch to the 7000 Penn Affinities. I know that the Okumas will be good value but I've heard too many people recommend the Penns so will keep an eye out for them.
Thanks for all the help chaps. Much appreciated.
Yes I saw those. I'm watching a few things second hand on Ebay etc.
I'm going to try to stretch to the 7000 Penn Affinities. I know that the Okumas will be good value but I've heard too many people recommend the Penns so will keep an eye out for them.
Thanks for all the help chaps. Much appreciated.
Look at some of the vintage shimano reels, some great quality reels about.
In reply to Post #24
Wise choice
Wise choice
In reply to Post #24
Thanks to a pointer from Bradders I got three Penn 7000 affinity III at a really good price from Parkfield Angling. They were super helpful and generous. Then I opened up the box this morning and they've thrown in 1000m of really good line FOC.
Big thanks to Parkfield and Bradders for the tip!
Thanks to a pointer from Bradders I got three Penn 7000 affinity III at a really good price from Parkfield Angling. They were super helpful and generous. Then I opened up the box this morning and they've thrown in 1000m of really good line FOC.
Big thanks to Parkfield and Bradders for the tip!
In reply to Post #27
Parkfield are my local shop and they are absolutely brilliant.
Parkfield are my local shop and they are absolutely brilliant.
In reply to Post #28
Even though I'm the other end of the country I'll definitely use them again. And highly recommend them to others.
Even though I'm the other end of the country I'll definitely use them again. And highly recommend them to others.