I'd get Penn affinities or rivals. I've had two sets and currently have the affinity 3s and won't get rid unless some affinity carbons come up for a good price.
I really don't get the daiwa hype, I've had old daiwa, new daiwas, cheap and expensive and they all feel rickety and not smooth.
I really don't get the daiwa hype, I've had old daiwa, new daiwas, cheap and expensive and they all feel rickety and not smooth.
In reply to Post #16
I agree re smoothness, my Infinity XBRs are anything but...that's why I like them, because they're not prone to throw a wobbler at the slightest splash of sand as the tolerances aren't so tight, almost bomb proof if not in trend (ignore the reverse taper spool..lol)
A reel with the smoothness of newer types and the line lay of better types that can take a bashing, Daiwa tried that with the Basia, hmm.
I agree re smoothness, my Infinity XBRs are anything but...that's why I like them, because they're not prone to throw a wobbler at the slightest splash of sand as the tolerances aren't so tight, almost bomb proof if not in trend (ignore the reverse taper spool..lol)
A reel with the smoothness of newer types and the line lay of better types that can take a bashing, Daiwa tried that with the Basia, hmm.
Thank for all the advice
Think I'll be on the hunt for some Ocuma's or Penn's as they sound excellent
If I can't get some Affinity 3's, Vantage's or Obsidian's in my budget I can always go for the 8k's
Think I'll be on the hunt for some Ocuma's or Penn's as they sound excellent
If I can't get some Affinity 3's, Vantage's or Obsidian's in my budget I can always go for the 8k's
In reply to Post #18
The 8k's are brilliant. Do not be put off by the price!
The 8k's are brilliant. Do not be put off by the price!
If this is already out there ignore, but I just came across this reel, did a quick search and it doesn't reveal much in the U.K. It looks like Daiwa are taking challenges to the Big Pit market at the lower cost end seriously. Daiwa 24 Vertice, new for 2025....might have made more sense to call it the Daiwa 25..why do they do that! Given the trend for the 10' rod adding it's the perfect match for 10' rods won't hurt either.
Just over £80, not a bad price point.
LINKY POO™ https://www.protackleshop.co.uk/en5/daiwa-24-vertice/s/39110
This is their Ebay shop desc, Fishing Mart Poland, I've bought from ProTackle many times without issue.
The price-performance winner among the big pit series with 35mm stroke!
This classic carp reel with 35mm stroke combines timeless design with quality components. The conical shaped long cast aluminium spool supports long casting distance. Due to the power gears low ratio, even heavy rigs can easily and fast be retrieved. The reel offers excellent winding power once fighting a fish and easily copes with large fish.
Thanks to the compact body, the 24 Vertice is the perfect match for 10ft. Stalker rods as well.
5 ball bearings
Infinite Anti-Reverse®
QD® Quick drag system
35mm spool stroke
Aluminum longcast spool
AIR BAIL®
Twist Buster® II line roller
Machined aluminum handle
T-Shape handle knob
Just over £80, not a bad price point.
LINKY POO™ https://www.protackleshop.co.uk/en5/daiwa-24-vertice/s/39110
This is their Ebay shop desc, Fishing Mart Poland, I've bought from ProTackle many times without issue.
The price-performance winner among the big pit series with 35mm stroke!
This classic carp reel with 35mm stroke combines timeless design with quality components. The conical shaped long cast aluminium spool supports long casting distance. Due to the power gears low ratio, even heavy rigs can easily and fast be retrieved. The reel offers excellent winding power once fighting a fish and easily copes with large fish.
Thanks to the compact body, the 24 Vertice is the perfect match for 10ft. Stalker rods as well.
5 ball bearings
Infinite Anti-Reverse®
QD® Quick drag system
35mm spool stroke
Aluminum longcast spool
AIR BAIL®
Twist Buster® II line roller
Machined aluminum handle
T-Shape handle knob
Anyone used the Sonik Herox reels at all?
In reply to Post #21
Avoid sonik reels. Total garbage.
Avoid sonik reels. Total garbage.
In reply to Post #22
I concur
I concur
In reply to Post #22
I havr heard that Sonik's Tournos reels aresilid enough, but then they are actually madenby Akuis, who have a very good reputation amongstvthe surf casting community.
Otuer Soniks ? I have one of their VaderX reels on one of my compact rids and the reel does seem a bit flimsy to me. Nithing specifuc, but I just don't believe it wull have a great lifespan.
A good friend also has similar views of his Sonik Spod reel, ie. lack of build quality.
I havr heard that Sonik's Tournos reels aresilid enough, but then they are actually madenby Akuis, who have a very good reputation amongstvthe surf casting community.
Otuer Soniks ? I have one of their VaderX reels on one of my compact rids and the reel does seem a bit flimsy to me. Nithing specifuc, but I just don't believe it wull have a great lifespan.
A good friend also has similar views of his Sonik Spod reel, ie. lack of build quality.
In reply to Post #15
The vantage I believe is a black version of the grey tidal xt which is also a fantastic reel and if I were after a set of big pits I would buy a set of three of these over the technium's as they are a third of the price . Ok they are heavier but on use you hardly notice it.
The vantage I believe is a black version of the grey tidal xt which is also a fantastic reel and if I were after a set of big pits I would buy a set of three of these over the technium's as they are a third of the price . Ok they are heavier but on use you hardly notice it.