In reply to Post #15
Five quid for decent spool clicker .

In reply to Post #2
Future Reels holds all Okuma parts now and they do the servicing too. If you don't feel like dealing with the hassle yourself, you can just drop by your local Angling Direct and they'll sort out sending it to Future for you.

In reply to Post #16
Nothing wrong with the new clickers on the latest Shimano reels

In reply to Post #17
That's good to know Stuart as I have a set of the Inc 6000's. Historically reel servicers always said to me that they don't service Okuma due to lack of availability for spares.

In reply to Post #12
If you change your mind and go for baitrunners - I have the Shimano XTR RA's Super Baitrunners (no longer available new) and also the X-Aero Baitrunners, both superb! .... and no clicker or any other problem with either. They both feel a different level to the XTB's

In reply to Post #18
Is this true for the XTB though? What do you class as the newer reels

In reply to Post #21
The xtb has the older clicker,they are cheap and easy to change over.

Penn affinity 7000s for sure.

In reply to Post #22
thanks,what newer bit models have newer clickers?

The pens have 12kg

In reply to Post #25
You have your answer lol
In other words
The line will probably break first

In reply to Post #23
Best reels I've ever owned!

In reply to Post #18
I've got the latest ultegra xr 14000's and think they are superior to the ci4's I had previously but the spool clicker isn't great and will be upgraded soon, I've also had the penn 7000 and okuma Inception and think these ultegra's are superior but them they should be at the price point.

I picked up some second hand Daiwa Crosscasts and can't fault them (later version with the black bail arm). Think I paid £120 for set of 3 - no brainer. I also have the new Crosscast Spod and it's faultless. The clutch is very, very smooth. Worth a look.

In reply to Post #26
Shimanos have 18kg. The only thing that puts me off the PENS is the lower rating of 12kg.