In reply to Post #13
The original black and red castizm 25 qd was brought out as a dedicated carp reel to compete with shimanos 5500 size mini big pits, it was never a feeder reel, they came later. Theres even a comparison video on youtube between the whisker and the original castizm and his whiskers have loads of play as well. My mates were the same so cant all be a bad batch.
The original black and red castizm 25 qd was brought out as a dedicated carp reel to compete with shimanos 5500 size mini big pits, it was never a feeder reel, they came later. Theres even a comparison video on youtube between the whisker and the original castizm and his whiskers have loads of play as well. My mates were the same so cant all be a bad batch.
In reply to Post #13
The 19 TDR Distance 25QD is also a feeder reel - so it has 2x shallow spools. Similar to the early Castizm feeder reels, but it is blue rather than black.
I use one for heavy barbel fishing, but it doesn't really have enough capacity for longer range carp fishing with mono.
The 19 TDR Distance 25QD is also a feeder reel - so it has 2x shallow spools. Similar to the early Castizm feeder reels, but it is blue rather than black.
I use one for heavy barbel fishing, but it doesn't really have enough capacity for longer range carp fishing with mono.
In reply to Post #16
Remember that vid when it came out . . .(always impressed with his 'average' casting skills!) the only real difference being the folding handle which will create a little more wobble by its very being . . .however for me I prefer the convenience of this, and my whiskers have handled 40lb+ fish to date with zero issues. Do agree with his comments on the clutch - Whiskers def need better washers to mitigate the play; but then all reels do tbf. Either way both great little reels and perfect for the majority of UK fishing scenarios . .
Remember that vid when it came out . . .(always impressed with his 'average' casting skills!) the only real difference being the folding handle which will create a little more wobble by its very being . . .however for me I prefer the convenience of this, and my whiskers have handled 40lb+ fish to date with zero issues. Do agree with his comments on the clutch - Whiskers def need better washers to mitigate the play; but then all reels do tbf. Either way both great little reels and perfect for the majority of UK fishing scenarios . .
In reply to Post #18
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Whisker 25 are brilliant for 10 foot rods. Had cast'izms but just didn't like them sold them after 1 session. Had shimano 5500 ci4 xtc as well but just prefer the whiskers, so sold those too.