In reply to Post #30
Best reels I have owned
Best reels I have owned
In reply to Post #30
Best reels I have owned
Best reels I have owned
In reply to Post #29
True but because you like it does that make it the best ? To me the best will be the ones I like using that still perform like new after a decade or more of regular use and the only tec's I kept that long were the originals 10'k xt and they still look better than the new xtd which are massive and way over the top for UK carp fishing.
True but because you like it does that make it the best ? To me the best will be the ones I like using that still perform like new after a decade or more of regular use and the only tec's I kept that long were the originals 10'k xt and they still look better than the new xtd which are massive and way over the top for UK carp fishing.
In reply to Post #33
I agree with you that the latest techs and even basias are way to big. I still think the castizm size is the perfect size for every carp fishing situation you will ever encounter.
I agree with you that the latest techs and even basias are way to big. I still think the castizm size is the perfect size for every carp fishing situation you will ever encounter.
In reply to Post #33
Thats just the thing all the reels I had before the latest tech mgs did not feel like they would last more than a few years.I could of had them serviced each year I guess but they just need feel robust or well made but the xtd mgs do
Thats just the thing all the reels I had before the latest tech mgs did not feel like they would last more than a few years.I could of had them serviced each year I guess but they just need feel robust or well made but the xtd mgs do
In reply to Post #34
Have no idea why reels are getting bigger and bigger; the new mags are ridiculous, basia is not so bad because they have tiny bodies... think the reel manufacturers need to have a reset of what's needed in modern angling. This fad on making the drags faster and faster, oscillation slower and lower too.... power aeros would be spot if they were 10000 size and slow the drag up by about a whole turn; 3/4 clicks from free to locked up is stupid in my opinion.
5500 c14's and the cast'izm
Have no idea why reels are getting bigger and bigger; the new mags are ridiculous, basia is not so bad because they have tiny bodies... think the reel manufacturers need to have a reset of what's needed in modern angling. This fad on making the drags faster and faster, oscillation slower and lower too.... power aeros would be spot if they were 10000 size and slow the drag up by about a whole turn; 3/4 clicks from free to locked up is stupid in my opinion.
5500 c14's and the cast'izm
In reply to Post #36
My sal****er twin powers are well over a decade old and been used in sal****er as well as fresh and are good as new. They are super smooth and would easily land and UK carp . Problem is rods have also got more powerful for extreme range casting and most are to heavy to balance up nicely with these smaller reels but someone on here recommend the free spirit heavy water rods to me and they are fantastic rods that can fish under the tip to long range and pair up nicely with the twinpowers. I've sold all my carp rods and reels and this setup with my 12ft 2.25 TC will do all I need for carp and barbel fishing.
My sal****er twin powers are well over a decade old and been used in sal****er as well as fresh and are good as new. They are super smooth and would easily land and UK carp . Problem is rods have also got more powerful for extreme range casting and most are to heavy to balance up nicely with these smaller reels but someone on here recommend the free spirit heavy water rods to me and they are fantastic rods that can fish under the tip to long range and pair up nicely with the twinpowers. I've sold all my carp rods and reels and this setup with my 12ft 2.25 TC will do all I need for carp and barbel fishing.
In reply to Post #36
I hate that super slow oscillation on the shimano reels. Its a hindrance if anything and dosent serve any purpose other than making your line lay look all nice.
I hate that super slow oscillation on the shimano reels. Its a hindrance if anything and dosent serve any purpose other than making your line lay look all nice.
In reply to Post #37
Love how it keeps sensoring the **** part when you write sal****er 😀
Love how it keeps sensoring the **** part when you write sal****er 😀
In reply to Post #38
It definitely doesn't help distance casting, it just increases friction as the line is laying in coils directly next to each other. Does look nice tho!
It definitely doesn't help distance casting, it just increases friction as the line is laying in coils directly next to each other. Does look nice tho!
In reply to Post #37
I eventualy treat myself to a daiwa exist today after wanting one for years. Got it for a cracking price at total fishing tackle.
I eventualy treat myself to a daiwa exist today after wanting one for years. Got it for a cracking price at total fishing tackle.
In reply to Post #41
2022 model is very nice ,can get one through a mate in the states for £500 ish, tempting but I don't need one.
2022 model is very nice ,can get one through a mate in the states for £500 ish, tempting but I don't need one.
In reply to Post #42
Yes 22 model. Very blingy just how i like them 😀 I dont need one either but always wanted one. Total fishing tackle had one of each size listed on the ebay shop with starting bids of £389 with free postage so i bid the starting bid preparing to mebees go to £500 but i was the only one who bid so got it for £389 which is probably the best fishing related bargain ive ever had. They still listed for £779 on tft's website.
Yes 22 model. Very blingy just how i like them 😀 I dont need one either but always wanted one. Total fishing tackle had one of each size listed on the ebay shop with starting bids of £389 with free postage so i bid the starting bid preparing to mebees go to £500 but i was the only one who bid so got it for £389 which is probably the best fishing related bargain ive ever had. They still listed for £779 on tft's website.
In reply to Post #43
Yep bargain , best price I've seen in UK is £635.
Yep bargain , best price I've seen in UK is £635.
In reply to Post #44
Yes i couldnt let that one slip away at that price 😊
Yes i couldnt let that one slip away at that price 😊