In reply to Post #26
The power aero can be bought for less than 300 new if you shop around
The power aero can be bought for less than 300 new if you shop around
In reply to Post #31
Thanks mate
Thanks mate
In reply to Post #1
Basia SLD QD is the lightest big pit (and probably the best looking big pit) but are £400 new. I have them and would recommend them. Otherwise you're talking about new Shimano ci4 14000 or second-hand Power Aeros. If a mini big pit would do you have the Daiwa Whisker 25QD or the 5500 sized ci4 to consider as well. In the end I went over my budget and got the SLDs as knew that's what my heart desired and I'd always consider another to be a second place choice (and probably replace them later for SLDs anyway). They're not perfect, lightness does entail some compromises, but I don't at all regret getting them.
Basia SLD QD is the lightest big pit (and probably the best looking big pit) but are £400 new. I have them and would recommend them. Otherwise you're talking about new Shimano ci4 14000 or second-hand Power Aeros. If a mini big pit would do you have the Daiwa Whisker 25QD or the 5500 sized ci4 to consider as well. In the end I went over my budget and got the SLDs as knew that's what my heart desired and I'd always consider another to be a second place choice (and probably replace them later for SLDs anyway). They're not perfect, lightness does entail some compromises, but I don't at all regret getting them.
In reply to Post #33
I have the diawa basia black customs and can recommend these too pricey but I'll never need to replace them saved hard for them as I've always wanted a set of basias
I have the diawa basia black customs and can recommend these too pricey but I'll never need to replace them saved hard for them as I've always wanted a set of basias
In reply to Post #23
Lol, silly reply.
Weight is important, and it effects the feel when playing a fish, casting, feeling lead down.
Lol, silly reply.
Weight is important, and it effects the feel when playing a fish, casting, feeling lead down.
In reply to Post #1
The only options you have are:-
Daiwa Castizm (If you don't mind an overly Quick drag)
Shimano Ci4 5500 (same as above .. the drag)
Those two are the lightest.
Slightly heavier :-
Daiwa Emcast 25A.
Okuma INC Inception 6000.
The Emcast is closer to a smaller increment drag than the Okuma, and better build.
Of those four, sizewise, the Emcast is the biggest, Okuma the smallest, body and spool.
The only options you have are:-
Daiwa Castizm (If you don't mind an overly Quick drag)
Shimano Ci4 5500 (same as above .. the drag)
Those two are the lightest.
Slightly heavier :-
Daiwa Emcast 25A.
Okuma INC Inception 6000.
The Emcast is closer to a smaller increment drag than the Okuma, and better build.
Of those four, sizewise, the Emcast is the biggest, Okuma the smallest, body and spool.
In reply to Post #36
Had all of those but none are big pits more middle weight, the castizm 25a is only 5% better than the emcast 25a in my opinion but costs three times as much and I actually prefer the drag on the emcast. The ultegra ci4 5500 I currently have and like but again the drag is very quick adjustment wise. The okuma is a budget reel, has good line lay and clutch but is poorly balanced and glad I only bought the one.
Had all of those but none are big pits more middle weight, the castizm 25a is only 5% better than the emcast 25a in my opinion but costs three times as much and I actually prefer the drag on the emcast. The ultegra ci4 5500 I currently have and like but again the drag is very quick adjustment wise. The okuma is a budget reel, has good line lay and clutch but is poorly balanced and glad I only bought the one.
In reply to Post #37
Not much of a sales pitch there Glenn
Not much of a sales pitch there Glenn
In reply to Post #38
Nope,glad I don't have to sell tackle for a living.
Nope,glad I don't have to sell tackle for a living.
In reply to Post #1
Daiwa Emblem BR25A - lighter than the Castizm variant and you can prob pick up 3x for £300 . . .good little mini big pits - use them on my barbel rods!
Daiwa Emblem BR25A - lighter than the Castizm variant and you can prob pick up 3x for £300 . . .good little mini big pits - use them on my barbel rods!
In reply to Post #40
Seems you didn't read his original post correctly
He wants a singular big pit under £300. Jeez. Nigel's guna go off it
Seems you didn't read his original post correctly
He wants a singular big pit under £300. Jeez. Nigel's guna go off it
In reply to Post #41
that made me laugh to be fair!
All good I'm over it now, apologies if i offended anyone.
that made me laugh to be fair!All good I'm over it now, apologies if i offended anyone.
In reply to Post #36
Thanks for the suggestions mate, I will take a look
Thanks for the suggestions mate, I will take a look
In reply to Post #37
Yeah, fair play I've listed mini big pit Reels.
The Emcast 25 is almost there in size I guess, and a nice lightish Reel.
Agree with everything you've said on those Reels.
I've owned all of them and prefer the Emcast which I still use.
The older version Ci4 5500 still trumps them all with a the normal and fast drag knob in one. (in my opinion) .
Nigel, If you don't mind a super quick drag (e.g you play fish on back wind) , then look at the ci4 14000 or higher still the Aeros which you might be able to get for 300 second hand.
The Daiwa Basia is lighter still but I don't think you'll get one under 400-500.
Yeah, fair play I've listed mini big pit Reels.
The Emcast 25 is almost there in size I guess, and a nice lightish Reel.
Agree with everything you've said on those Reels.
I've owned all of them and prefer the Emcast which I still use.
The older version Ci4 5500 still trumps them all with a the normal and fast drag knob in one. (in my opinion) .
Nigel, If you don't mind a super quick drag (e.g you play fish on back wind) , then look at the ci4 14000 or higher still the Aeros which you might be able to get for 300 second hand.
The Daiwa Basia is lighter still but I don't think you'll get one under 400-500.
In reply to Post #35
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What utter twaddle
.What utter twaddle