I have six 6000s and six 8000s had them for 5 years probably never had a problem.
In reply to Post #14
As I said, if you've had them for a while and caught fish on them, and the issues isn't there, then they will be fine.
I would have thought any new sets bought nowadays will defo have the fix on them. The chances of some old stock knocking around in tackle shops with the fault is zero.
As I said, if you've had them for a while and caught fish on them, and the issues isn't there, then they will be fine.
I would have thought any new sets bought nowadays will defo have the fix on them. The chances of some old stock knocking around in tackle shops with the fault is zero.
isn't the issue with the 6000's just because of one of the springs that holds the anti reverse in place being weakened?
I am sure I read on here that was the case - I had issues with one of mine playing up so took it apart & stretched the spring a little & they have been fine since.
great reels for the money - amazing clutch, weight, retrieval etc but after a few years of use, there is a fair amount of wobble on the handles & they are no longer as smooth as they were. Definitely feel cheap - so much so that I am a bit concerned that something is going to break mid-session & they are going to cost me a fish.
Anyone know if it is possible to get spare spools? I don't think I have ever seen them anywhere & was wondering if any of the Nash / Sonic reel spools will fit as they look very similar?
I am sure I read on here that was the case - I had issues with one of mine playing up so took it apart & stretched the spring a little & they have been fine since.
great reels for the money - amazing clutch, weight, retrieval etc but after a few years of use, there is a fair amount of wobble on the handles & they are no longer as smooth as they were. Definitely feel cheap - so much so that I am a bit concerned that something is going to break mid-session & they are going to cost me a fish.
Anyone know if it is possible to get spare spools? I don't think I have ever seen them anywhere & was wondering if any of the Nash / Sonic reel spools will fit as they look very similar?
In reply to Post #18
Some on ebay mate, not cheap though!! Think I'd buy a complete reel.
Some on ebay mate, not cheap though!! Think I'd buy a complete reel.
In reply to Post #18
For spare spools you could try here https://www.futurereelservicing.co.uk/services-2
They advertise they stock spools for MOST uk models.
For spare spools you could try here https://www.futurereelservicing.co.uk/services-2
They advertise they stock spools for MOST uk models.
I find the best reel depends on the venue and tactics. If I'm on the bottom with a few rods then it's Daiwa QD's.
However, if I'm going around the lake stalking or fishing off the surface it'll be a lighter rod and to minimize weight either a Miravel or Vanford in the smallest size I can get away with. (Less than half the weight of a 25 QD and 1/3rd the weight of a 45 QD)
However, if I'm going around the lake stalking or fishing off the surface it'll be a lighter rod and to minimize weight either a Miravel or Vanford in the smallest size I can get away with. (Less than half the weight of a 25 QD and 1/3rd the weight of a 45 QD)