In reply to Post #15
I did see that but wasn't keen on the red butt cap and trim on the handle. I think my son has set his sights on the TX2's aswell. Bloody good deal though.
I did see that but wasn't keen on the red butt cap and trim on the handle. I think my son has set his sights on the TX2's aswell. Bloody good deal though.
In reply to Post #12
If they still do them check out the Okuma LSK reels, I have a set and they have been absolutely faultless and really nice to use.
If they still do them check out the Okuma LSK reels, I have a set and they have been absolutely faultless and really nice to use.
Just wondering if the Shimano Aerlex 10000's would be a decent reel for my son starting out as a first setup with the Tribal TX2's or whether I should stick to getting the T Rex 7000's. Are the Aerlex any good for beginners.
In reply to Post #18
I've started back out with 3lb TX2 and got a second hand deal on some Diawa Black Widow 5000A BR's.
Great combo although sometimes I wish I had gone for the TX2 in 2.75.
The Diana's would e good on 10ft also I would think.
Had some cheap end Diawa 4050 Regals many moons ago so can't argue about the quality of the bottom end reels and the Black Widows are very good for the price range.
I've started back out with 3lb TX2 and got a second hand deal on some Diawa Black Widow 5000A BR's.
Great combo although sometimes I wish I had gone for the TX2 in 2.75.
The Diana's would e good on 10ft also I would think.
Had some cheap end Diawa 4050 Regals many moons ago so can't argue about the quality of the bottom end reels and the Black Widows are very good for the price range.
In reply to Post #18
Apologies. TX2 and TX2 intensity are not the same. The intensity is a stepped up version of the TX2.
Not sure I saw a response to your original posting on the question.
Apologies. TX2 and TX2 intensity are not the same. The intensity is a stepped up version of the TX2.
Not sure I saw a response to your original posting on the question.
In reply to Post #20
Cheers mate. Not looking at the intensity version, just the normal TX2's in either 3lb or 3.25lb tc. Also seen the Daiwa Crosscast 35 QD on AD. Wondering if they are any good as Go Outdoors would hopefully price match and then knock 10% off so £54 each.
Cheers mate. Not looking at the intensity version, just the normal TX2's in either 3lb or 3.25lb tc. Also seen the Daiwa Crosscast 35 QD on AD. Wondering if they are any good as Go Outdoors would hopefully price match and then knock 10% off so £54 each.
Mitchell full runners mx6 7000's are a cracking reel for the price, they've got a built in baitrunner and a good size braid ready spool. my mate has them and having had a few chucks with them yesterday I'm allread looking on ebay for a set, there is currently a set of 3 near new for sale on ebay for less than £200, I'm really considering buying a set and selling my shimanos l. These Mitchell's are really solid build
When you consider you're paying £200+ for a shimano it's mad, the baitrunner on these is mint and they look nice. Mitchell have been making reels for years they must know what makes a good reel
When you consider you're paying £200+ for a shimano it's mad, the baitrunner on these is mint and they look nice. Mitchell have been making reels for years they must know what makes a good reel
In reply to Post #22
Have Mitchell ever made a decent reel? Maybe the Mitchell Match was the best they came out with, all that was before and since has been junk.
Have Mitchell ever made a decent reel? Maybe the Mitchell Match was the best they came out with, all that was before and since has been junk.
In reply to Post #23
Would you recommend any of the following within my budget for my son on the Shimano TX2's 3 1/4 lb:
Daiwa Crosscast 5000C QD (Found fir £65)
Shimano Aerlex 10000 XTB (Found for £65)
Okuma T-Rex 7000 (Found for £75 with free line)
Would you recommend any of the following within my budget for my son on the Shimano TX2's 3 1/4 lb:
Daiwa Crosscast 5000C QD (Found fir £65)
Shimano Aerlex 10000 XTB (Found for £65)
Okuma T-Rex 7000 (Found for £75 with free line)
In reply to Post #24
Wouldn't have a glue mate. IP 100 is your man on the price point you're looking at. I know IP raves about the Penn reels 👍
Wouldn't have a glue mate. IP 100 is your man on the price point you're looking at. I know IP raves about the Penn reels 👍
In reply to Post #25
Unfortunately the Penn reels are probably going to be out of my budget as they are over £100 each snd I've still got to get him a bivvy/brolly and either a pod/banksticks.
Unfortunately the Penn reels are probably going to be out of my budget as they are over £100 each snd I've still got to get him a bivvy/brolly and either a pod/banksticks.
In reply to Post #26
There's a set of 3 x Penn affinity 7000 long cast reels in Huntingdon on Facebook Marketplace for £220.....
There's also 2 x Penn affinity 7000 in Haverhill for £120........
There's a set of 3 x Penn affinity 7000 long cast reels in Huntingdon on Facebook Marketplace for £220.....
There's also 2 x Penn affinity 7000 in Haverhill for £120........
In reply to Post #26
Don't ignore second hand. There's bargains to be had if you are patient.
Fred's post below is a decent price you might even knock him down
Don't ignore second hand. There's bargains to be had if you are patient.
Fred's post below is a decent price you might even knock him down
Having been in a similar situation with my son..on two occasions..
He started aged five by the time he was 10 he'd got a better carp n course set up than most men however he lost complete interest and sold it all .
Then he started up again aged around 20 yrs old,but this time ,I didn't buy a thing,and I made sure he didn't start off on high test curve rods and unnecessary over sized reels. That was the only caveat, I wanted to make sure any ,carp big or small put a nice adrenaline filled curve in them ..
My advice,for what it's worth buy second hand,stay right away for overrunning him with high tc rods,your lad might enjoy it more,..and if he doesn't like it,you haven't completely wasted yours or whoevers money...
He started aged five by the time he was 10 he'd got a better carp n course set up than most men however he lost complete interest and sold it all .
Then he started up again aged around 20 yrs old,but this time ,I didn't buy a thing,and I made sure he didn't start off on high test curve rods and unnecessary over sized reels. That was the only caveat, I wanted to make sure any ,carp big or small put a nice adrenaline filled curve in them ..
My advice,for what it's worth buy second hand,stay right away for overrunning him with high tc rods,your lad might enjoy it more,..and if he doesn't like it,you haven't completely wasted yours or whoevers money...
In reply to Post #29
I appreciate the advice mate. Only reason I was looking at the 3 or 3 1/4 lb is so he could comfortably get out a PVA bag as that's what he does mostly. The TX2's are what he's been looking at and from the reviews I've seen on them, they look like good choice. He's certainly not interested in having top enx stuff as he's a well grounded lad (unlike me).
The Penn LC 7000's do look a decent choice, again from all the good reviews. The attraction of the Okuma T-Rex 7000's is that Okuma offer a 5 year warranty on all their reels. I think that Penn and Okuma offer better value for money in comparison to Daiwa and Shimano when matching a reel of the same price range.
I appreciate the advice mate. Only reason I was looking at the 3 or 3 1/4 lb is so he could comfortably get out a PVA bag as that's what he does mostly. The TX2's are what he's been looking at and from the reviews I've seen on them, they look like good choice. He's certainly not interested in having top enx stuff as he's a well grounded lad (unlike me).
The Penn LC 7000's do look a decent choice, again from all the good reviews. The attraction of the Okuma T-Rex 7000's is that Okuma offer a 5 year warranty on all their reels. I think that Penn and Okuma offer better value for money in comparison to Daiwa and Shimano when matching a reel of the same price range.