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Shimano or Nash reels? (45 posts / 5,596 views)
Jaycee_UK Jaycee_UK
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Post #31 24 Mar 2020 14:04
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I have just bought the GT4000 for my 6ft rods and so far quite happy. I have castizm on my 9ft so used to fairly good reels.
SPINBOWLER SPINBOWLER
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Post #32 25 Mar 2020 12:16
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In reply to Post #29
They used to sell everlasting bait, boilies that never broke down and smelt of soap, i remember watching punters lapping the stuff up at the old show's.
yonny yonny
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Post #33 25 Mar 2020 12:18
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In reply to Post #32
Nice
Cam Cam
MODERATORMOD
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Post #34 25 Mar 2020 12:21
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In reply to Post #32
They must've kept a few magazines afloat with the amount of advertising they did.
They were in every mag.
CV-Deano
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Post #35 25 Mar 2020 18:06
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In reply to Post #1
You have to remember that Nash pretty much changes all their range of gear year on year so 5 years down the line you can rule out getting any spares or parts for Nash reels where as Daiwa and Shimano usually hold parts and provide service centres for their products. Definitely something to consider before investing.

I dont know what Nash reel you are looking at but if it is one for Scopes dont rule out the Daiwa ss2600. Cracking reels.
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #36 25 Mar 2020 22:45
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In reply to Post #35
Oh that's good Lol so do shimano. And although imho shim made the best every reel to XT10,000 ****ed up by producing crap ever since.

Daiwa love them or hate them produce spares for 2 decades of reels and imho the Tournies 6K and Original ISO are at the pinnacle of all time greatest reels that are still supported and no doubt will be in ten years time.

Having said that Fox Reels where crap and it's taken them 10 years to produce something decent Nash does produce superb gear you just have to know what to look for.

My Canvas the Ovals Profiles Extremes and Now Hogs are superb.
Boiliebasher86 Boiliebasher86
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Post #37 26 Mar 2020 07:07
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Shimano and Daiwa only keep spares for a certain amount of time after they have officially finished the production of that particular model/range. I've got a feeling it's something like 5 years
lilharbs lilharbs
Posts: 1,630
Post #38 26 Mar 2020 07:38
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In reply to Post #1
Shimano, aside from any brand issues. Shimano are a world renowned manufacturer of gears and moving engineered parts,as mentioned it is a specialist bit of kit.
SlateGrey SlateGrey
Posts: 46
Post #39 26 Mar 2020 10:40
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I rate Nash gear highly! I have done for many many years but for reels you'd be silly not to go for shimano out the two
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #40 26 Mar 2020 11:06
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In reply to Post #39
Sorry I just don't get it when people say they rate Nash gear highly overpriced poor quality kit I remember when Nash tackle first started in 1985 it was better then
SlateGrey SlateGrey
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Post #41 26 Mar 2020 11:40
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In reply to Post #40
Each to their own mate. I understand many people say the same as you, me personally have never had problems with any of the Nash gear I have used.. I had some banksticks that rusted up after a couple weeks use but other then that I can't complain to be honest
midlandman midlandman
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Post #42 26 Mar 2020 14:57
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There is no debate to be had here. Shimano.
Goose Goose
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Post #43 26 Mar 2020 19:03
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In reply to Post #41
I'm the same, had an original titan for years, first indulgence bedchair, oval brolly, banksticks, and more never any issue.
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #44 27 Mar 2020 01:21
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Heard the original Titan had issues and leaked, was pleased I was able to get a last generation canvas and profile although the profile wasn't the right size for it really and cause it to die after ten years of service.

Had to have the zips replaced on my canvas and they really need doing again but then it's 24 years old. still better than anything else I've seen since and I never understood the weight issue. I've mesowaxed it twice during that time and I've been out in torrential weathers.
noddyfisherman noddyfisherman
Posts: 225
Post #45 27 Mar 2020 07:34
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In reply to Post #11
100yards can be hit with most rods nowadays 2.75 tc 12ft or 3lbtc should do the job fairly easily .

10-12lb mono 2.5 -3oz lead and a bit of practice and you'll be there in no time.
Lots of good vids on YouTube about this as well.
Reels wise , without getting in to it too much, I've tried others in the past but always gone back to daiwa or Shimano.
Even their budget reels are better than others it seems. Of course it does depend on how often you use them. Cheaper reels will seem to last if you only do a few sessions a year, but once you start racking up the hours and constant use, quality always shines through.
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