Want too upgrade my reels - looking for something Good that will last me, don't want to spend £500 a reel big pits - not bait runners
In reply to Post #1
You'll struggle to beat Penn Affinity 7000 LTD in terms of bang for your buck.
Daiwa Emblem Blacks also worth a look, updated version of a time proven workhorse. Not as refined as the Penn but bulletproof.
You'll struggle to beat Penn Affinity 7000 LTD in terms of bang for your buck.
Daiwa Emblem Blacks also worth a look, updated version of a time proven workhorse. Not as refined as the Penn but bulletproof.
In reply to Post #1
Without doubt the penns
Without doubt the penns
In reply to Post #2
Agree with your choices.
Agree with your choices.
Penns look 👌 shimano to rival it or will I not get as much for my £££
In reply to Post #5
Definitely the penns
Definitely the penns
With the penns - sold out alot of places 😕 should I be looking for second hand? Doesn't bother me.
In reply to Post #7
They come up fairly regularly. If you can get them the mk1's are the better ones. Expect to pay around £150 for three.
There's three mk1's on eBay but he's asking too much IMO. You could make an offer but I wouldn't go more than £180
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264694863997
They come up fairly regularly. If you can get them the mk1's are the better ones. Expect to pay around £150 for three.
There's three mk1's on eBay but he's asking too much IMO. You could make an offer but I wouldn't go more than £180
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264694863997
In reply to Post #5
If they had a shimano badge they'd be £300, so yes you get way more for your money
If they had a shimano badge they'd be £300, so yes you get way more for your money
In reply to Post #8
Strange you think the Mk1 is better,they had issues with the main shaft on the Mk1 (told direct from Penn rep).I was surprised as my mate had them at the time and they were superb,apart from a drag cap that broke(replaced foc and quickly)
Strange you think the Mk1 is better,they had issues with the main shaft on the Mk1 (told direct from Penn rep).I was surprised as my mate had them at the time and they were superb,apart from a drag cap that broke(replaced foc and quickly)
In reply to Post #9
If they had a shimano badge on people would think shimano had produced a decent reel again at last
I have just bought the power aero's and I have to say they feel utter ****,I'm very very disappointed
If they had a shimano badge on people would think shimano had produced a decent reel again at last
I have just bought the power aero's and I have to say they feel utter ****,I'm very very disappointed
In reply to Post #11
Wouldn't touch reels of that price mate, way too much money for a carp fishing reel. I tend to not change my gear very much so we are opposites there..
Wouldn't touch reels of that price mate, way too much money for a carp fishing reel. I tend to not change my gear very much so we are opposites there..
In reply to Post #1
I bought a set of the custom carbon Affinity 7000 from M & R tackle for 150 euros each a few months back.
Can only agree with all the positive comments about the Affinity.
They look better in the real and feel well made.
Don't be put off buying from M & R because they are based in Germany, the delivery takes no longer than UK retailers. Only downside is if you ever need to return an item I guess.
I have had three sets of reels for them over the years without any drama, with all sets being cheaper (sometimes considerably), than any UK retailer.
Deffo worth a look.....
I bought a set of the custom carbon Affinity 7000 from M & R tackle for 150 euros each a few months back.
Can only agree with all the positive comments about the Affinity.
They look better in the real and feel well made.
Don't be put off buying from M & R because they are based in Germany, the delivery takes no longer than UK retailers. Only downside is if you ever need to return an item I guess.
I have had three sets of reels for them over the years without any drama, with all sets being cheaper (sometimes considerably), than any UK retailer.
Deffo worth a look.....
In reply to Post #13
That's where my mk1 penns came from too, decent shop
That's where my mk1 penns came from too, decent shop
In reply to Post #12
I got them cheap
I got them cheap