In reply to Post #15
I use a set on a 9ft rods and they are a good match if it helps
I use a set on a 9ft rods and they are a good match if it helps
In reply to Post #15
Not sure if this helps gauge size ... Terrible photos i know lol
Not sure if this helps gauge size ... Terrible photos i know lol
In reply to Post #17
It does help. That's great. I will definitely consider them
Any retractable rods in 9 or 10 that you would recommend other than scopes.? If I decide to upgrade the broken mismatched dwarfs?
I.may do as may fish a 1.2 acre little local.pond again this winter with tiny swims
It does help. That's great. I will definitely consider them
Any retractable rods in 9 or 10 that you would recommend other than scopes.? If I decide to upgrade the broken mismatched dwarfs?
I.may do as may fish a 1.2 acre little local.pond again this winter with tiny swims
In reply to Post #18
I had Sonik Extractors briefly but didnt like them ... Im not convinced on needing retracable facility, they felt a very basic rod and too stiff for me. I changed to ESP Stalker 9ft (non retractable). They feel totally diffferent and still have a small enough packdown ... but then i am an ESP fanboy when it comes to rods so I am a little biased
I had Sonik Extractors briefly but didnt like them ... Im not convinced on needing retracable facility, they felt a very basic rod and too stiff for me. I changed to ESP Stalker 9ft (non retractable). They feel totally diffferent and still have a small enough packdown ... but then i am an ESP fanboy when it comes to rods so I am a little biased
In reply to Post #19
Just thinking I could use the dwarf 2 rod sleeve. Takes two rods, 2 piece landing net and My safety sling.
Just thinking I could use the dwarf 2 rod sleeve. Takes two rods, 2 piece landing net and My safety sling.
In reply to Post #1
I've just put together a small setup for short range work. I know you said no going back to small bait runners, but I have to say, I've paired up a set of 8ft Sonik Recons with a set of original Shimano 6010 Aero GT's.
I used this setup over at York Lakeside Lodges last week and it felt perfectly balanced and a joy to use. I really like it.
By the way, absolutely disastrous fishing the weed was unbelievable and I should have taken a set of clubs instead.
I've just put together a small setup for short range work. I know you said no going back to small bait runners, but I have to say, I've paired up a set of 8ft Sonik Recons with a set of original Shimano 6010 Aero GT's.
I used this setup over at York Lakeside Lodges last week and it felt perfectly balanced and a joy to use. I really like it.
By the way, absolutely disastrous fishing the weed was unbelievable and I should have taken a set of clubs instead.
In reply to Post #21
I think the baitrunner thing is that I like.my biomasters xta 8000
So much, as big and heavy as they feel, especially on a runs water. They never twist or curl the line.
And the quick drag is easy to use, unfortunately they would be huge on 9 footers.
I think the baitrunner thing is that I like.my biomasters xta 8000
So much, as big and heavy as they feel, especially on a runs water. They never twist or curl the line.
And the quick drag is easy to use, unfortunately they would be huge on 9 footers.
In reply to Post #12
Another vote for the Inception 6000's. Used them for a while now and have sold my SS2600's and baitrunners as the Okumas are simply better reels IMO. They get a lot more use Barbel fishing than Carp fishing as well, and have been absolutely spot on.
If you wanted something bigger, I have a set of Emblem 45 SCW's for sale in the classified that are in excellent condition, but it all honestly I think the Okumas would suit your needs perfectly.
Another vote for the Inception 6000's. Used them for a while now and have sold my SS2600's and baitrunners as the Okumas are simply better reels IMO. They get a lot more use Barbel fishing than Carp fishing as well, and have been absolutely spot on.
If you wanted something bigger, I have a set of Emblem 45 SCW's for sale in the classified that are in excellent condition, but it all honestly I think the Okumas would suit your needs perfectly.
Take a look at the Okuma T Rex model,6 bearings,brass gears and pinion,small,light and a lovely clutch.
In reply to Post #1
Daiwa SS2600 with QD conversions? Have these on my small water set up and although not super smooth they balance well and do the job - alternatively the cheaper and arguably 'better' GS 4000 LTD which I am on the verge of purchasing just to see the difference!
If you like a 25 spool then you have plenty of options - Whisker 25 QD (basically updated Castizm) or the Castizm BR25A if you want a baitrunner . . .both are expensive tho!
I have the poor mans Castizm BR variant on my barbel set up - Emblem BR25A's and barring the mag seal they are pretty much identical - light weight / front main drag / massive cranking power . . .almost perfect (no folding handle) and I even use one on my 10ft SPM rod (for small water spombing / river spopper work)
Daiwa SS2600 with QD conversions? Have these on my small water set up and although not super smooth they balance well and do the job - alternatively the cheaper and arguably 'better' GS 4000 LTD which I am on the verge of purchasing just to see the difference!
If you like a 25 spool then you have plenty of options - Whisker 25 QD (basically updated Castizm) or the Castizm BR25A if you want a baitrunner . . .both are expensive tho!
I have the poor mans Castizm BR variant on my barbel set up - Emblem BR25A's and barring the mag seal they are pretty much identical - light weight / front main drag / massive cranking power . . .almost perfect (no folding handle) and I even use one on my 10ft SPM rod (for small water spombing / river spopper work)
In reply to Post #25
I spent £150 apiece on SS2600's with the Weston Developments QD caps, bought 3 Inception 6000's for £130, never used the S2600's again and sold them. Terrible value for money IMO, yeah they're a bit tarty and ‘old skool' looking, but they're wobbly relics.
I spent £150 apiece on SS2600's with the Weston Developments QD caps, bought 3 Inception 6000's for £130, never used the S2600's again and sold them. Terrible value for money IMO, yeah they're a bit tarty and ‘old skool' looking, but they're wobbly relics.
In reply to Post #26
. . .True they're wobbly but they're compact, reliable, time tested and have excellent line lay compared to a lot of reels out there. Saying that the Okumas do look amazing vfm . . ,!
. . .True they're wobbly but they're compact, reliable, time tested and have excellent line lay compared to a lot of reels out there. Saying that the Okumas do look amazing vfm . . ,!
In reply to Post #27
I get the love for the SS2600's and can see why they're so popular, they'll probably go forever too. But for my type of fishing (on the river where I need a decent retrieve to get a 4-10oz lead off the rocky bottom quickly), plus the fact I'm using the reel a lot more than when carp fishing, the smoothness and better retrieve of the Okumas just made them a better choice. It will be interesting to see how they fare long term, as currently they look at steal at sub-£50.
I get the love for the SS2600's and can see why they're so popular, they'll probably go forever too. But for my type of fishing (on the river where I need a decent retrieve to get a 4-10oz lead off the rocky bottom quickly), plus the fact I'm using the reel a lot more than when carp fishing, the smoothness and better retrieve of the Okumas just made them a better choice. It will be interesting to see how they fare long term, as currently they look at steal at sub-£50.
In reply to Post #28
No one has mentioned Wychwood Extricator reels -biggest spool for body size i could find. Great little reels-larger arbor spools will keep springier lines a bit more manageable.
No one has mentioned Wychwood Extricator reels -biggest spool for body size i could find. Great little reels-larger arbor spools will keep springier lines a bit more manageable.
In reply to Post #24
I have the TReX on a 10ft scope and it's great. The weight and size are fine as it sits on a pod 99% of the time.
I have the TReX on a 10ft scope and it's great. The weight and size are fine as it sits on a pod 99% of the time.