Do we reckon they'd double up as occasional use fishing reels?
In reply to Post #30
I think they're bloody good value for money...what's your first impressions
I think they're bloody good value for money...what's your first impressions
Erics angling use to sell a spod reel for around £35 years back, they were decent reels but cant think of the name (Possibly Mitchell), I've still got 2 in the garage for sea fishing
In reply to Post #32
Just putting one on a spod and one on a marker rod, my normal 12 footers.
They seem OK, although the drag on one is a little quicker (from locked to free) so that's fine for my marker rod, but it might be an issue if someone was looking to use them for fishing with.
My marker and spombing won't be more than 100yds so they should easily do that range. I have just put some shockie on.
The handle folds down nice and compact for transport. The handle is only plastic so hopefully its robust enough...
They are 110g lighter than the shimano aerlex xta 7000 spod reel.
I'm guessing they have been spooled on a machine so it remains to be seen if the line lay remains as good once it's in use.
Just putting one on a spod and one on a marker rod, my normal 12 footers.
They seem OK, although the drag on one is a little quicker (from locked to free) so that's fine for my marker rod, but it might be an issue if someone was looking to use them for fishing with.
My marker and spombing won't be more than 100yds so they should easily do that range. I have just put some shockie on.
The handle folds down nice and compact for transport. The handle is only plastic so hopefully its robust enough...
They are 110g lighter than the shimano aerlex xta 7000 spod reel.
I'm guessing they have been spooled on a machine so it remains to be seen if the line lay remains as good once it's in use.
Mitchell Avocast 7000 black edition. Recently bought one for £45. Bit on the heavy side though but comes with folding handle.
In reply to Post #35
I think Mitchell done an avospod reel
I think Mitchell done an avospod reel
In reply to Post #36
That's the one, brilliant reel for the price.
That's the one, brilliant reel for the price.
In reply to Post #34
First time out with the okuma custom spod 7000 reels and they seem OK.
I have had issues with the supplied braid though...
Several frap ups on the spomb rod (that went through the rod eyes) and have taken an age to unpick, and finally a frap on the marker rod that cracked off the shock and the float
I did wet the spools before casting, and also when the spomb was out in the lake.
I was only fishing to 50 yards.
Maybe when these reels are loaded by machine they don't maintain enough tension in the line?
The spools don't seem too overfilled, but maybe I need to strip a bit off
I will be removing the braid line using a drill and a spare spool, the then put it back on with no slack to help prevent future issues.
First time out with the okuma custom spod 7000 reels and they seem OK.
I have had issues with the supplied braid though...
Several frap ups on the spomb rod (that went through the rod eyes) and have taken an age to unpick, and finally a frap on the marker rod that cracked off the shock and the float
I did wet the spools before casting, and also when the spomb was out in the lake.
I was only fishing to 50 yards.
Maybe when these reels are loaded by machine they don't maintain enough tension in the line?
The spools don't seem too overfilled, but maybe I need to strip a bit off
I will be removing the braid line using a drill and a spare spool, the then put it back on with no slack to help prevent future issues.
In reply to Post #38
Might be something to do with the small spool size ? Still yet to use mine
Might be something to do with the small spool size ? Still yet to use mine
In reply to Post #39
There isnt much in it.
The spool is slightly wider than my daiwa emblem 5000t, but slightly less deep.
The spools were very similar to the shimano aerlex xtb10k spod reels that I had.
There isnt much in it.
The spool is slightly wider than my daiwa emblem 5000t, but slightly less deep.
The spools were very similar to the shimano aerlex xtb10k spod reels that I had.
In reply to Post #40
I think a longer spool helps but then defeats the object of a smaller reel.
I think a longer spool helps but then defeats the object of a smaller reel.
I put about 60 spombs out last session and it was fine.. maybe uou were just unlucky,or I was lucky🤷♂️
In reply to Post #42
Bloody hell, where we're you fishing
Maybe just inconsistencies when filling the spools. They must be done on a machine, I can't see them having a little chinese 10 year old with a left arm like Popeye doing it
Bloody hell, where we're you fishing
Maybe just inconsistencies when filling the spools. They must be done on a machine, I can't see them having a little chinese 10 year old with a left arm like Popeye doing it
In reply to Post #43
I say spombs,it was dot spods so not big, 2.rods 15 spombs each rod on arrival,15 spombs each rod before bed..if you don't put the bait in they turn up,eats what's there and drift off as quick..
I say spombs,it was dot spods so not big, 2.rods 15 spombs each rod on arrival,15 spombs each rod before bed..if you don't put the bait in they turn up,eats what's there and drift off as quick..
In reply to Post #6
Many thanks for the link. 2 ordered.
I'm just weak I tell ya!
Many thanks for the link. 2 ordered.
I'm just weak I tell ya!