So I invested in a set of Shimano ST10000 RB's recently having finally taken the plunge to re-start fishing again. Tried casting 20 odd wraps on these yesterday on a quick 24hr sesh (using a 2.5 oz lead tbf) with fairly great difficulty. I could use a 3.5 oz lead next time, but that's beside why I'm posting this thread. I want big pit reels as well as the ST10000's.
My question is, what big pit reels have you got and why? What's makes them good for you?
And then, what would you recommend? What's my budget you ask?! Brand new = circa £200 per reel, 2nd hand = circa £300 for a set.
I do have my eyes on the c14+ XTCs. But that's only because I've only ever had Shimano reels over the years. Keen to hear your thoughts and opinions.
TIA
My question is, what big pit reels have you got and why? What's makes them good for you?
And then, what would you recommend? What's my budget you ask?! Brand new = circa £200 per reel, 2nd hand = circa £300 for a set.
I do have my eyes on the c14+ XTCs. But that's only because I've only ever had Shimano reels over the years. Keen to hear your thoughts and opinions.
TIA
In reply to Post #1
80 yards with a 10000 reel should not be a challenge mate. Spend a few hours practicing chucking a bare led rather than spending more money. Practise is the key with any compound movement like casting.
80 yards with a 10000 reel should not be a challenge mate. Spend a few hours practicing chucking a bare led rather than spending more money. Practise is the key with any compound movement like casting.
In reply to Post #2
Thanks bud. I'm probably out of practice on casting 80 odd yards in honesty. So that could be a good shout. Still interested in hearing what others are using and what reels in the price bracket I mentioned.
Thanks bud. I'm probably out of practice on casting 80 odd yards in honesty. So that could be a good shout. Still interested in hearing what others are using and what reels in the price bracket I mentioned.
In reply to Post #3
I'll give the same answer as usual. Penn Affinity 7000.
I'll give the same answer as usual. Penn Affinity 7000.
In reply to Post #4
I've heard about these. They do a 8000 version to I think. Circa £200 so fits the price bracket. Nice to hear someone recommending them.
Edit: well within budget. They're like £110
I've heard about these. They do a 8000 version to I think. Circa £200 so fits the price bracket. Nice to hear someone recommending them.
Edit: well within budget. They're like £110
In reply to Post #5
The 7000s are plenty big enough imo,superb reels
The 7000s are plenty big enough imo,superb reels
In reply to Post #5
I use the 8000 Penns, fantastic reels, had mine years and can't fault them 👍
I use the 8000 Penns, fantastic reels, had mine years and can't fault them 👍
In reply to Post #7
Are these the same ones?
£105 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121300636910
There appears to be some at £105 and £180. Are they the same minus the carbon handle?
£180 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264513780138
Are these the same ones?
£105 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121300636910
There appears to be some at £105 and £180. Are they the same minus the carbon handle?
£180 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264513780138
In reply to Post #5
I've had both, brilliant reels, the 7000 is perfect for 99% of things, the 8000 really aren't needed unless you are boating baits out hundreds of yards, they are massive.
I've had both, brilliant reels, the 7000 is perfect for 99% of things, the 8000 really aren't needed unless you are boating baits out hundreds of yards, they are massive.
In reply to Post #1
I've got a set of the XTC ci4, 14000
Thoughts, i' ll start with the negatives, closing the handle can be a pain in the backside until you get the hang of it.
Line can get behind the spool if you are not careful, not in use but if you get a bit of slack on the bank somehow it can unravel from the spool and fall behind it, easily solved when you know about it though and a quick look at the spool before a recheck confirms its good to cast
I've never been a fan of the square cap at the back of ultegras either, thinking a different shape would be more pleasing to look at but that is minor.
Negatives for me that is it.
Positives,smooth retrieve and nice build, I have the dark blue ones that is imo a much better colour than the 'bin bag' black I had on a previous pairs of XTD's. The QD is great, the clutch feels quality, unlike the XTDs that had a plastic feel about it.
I really like the size of spool with tiny body aswell.
I had never seen the 14000 XTC's in the flesh before buying them through mail order and I was a bit worried I'd be disappointed in them after owning a set of the XTD's that I thought felt cheap & nasty, I was gutted on receiving my previous XTD's after owning a set of XTB's before them, i sold my XTB's to buy XTD's and the feel in quality difference was instant.
Got to say though I'm well impressed with my new Xtc's ci4's and feel its money well spent . They feel like a carp reel should do, not cheap, not nasty, smooth retrieve, nice to play a fish on , feel great on the rod, and upto the job in hand
I've got a set of the XTC ci4, 14000
Thoughts, i' ll start with the negatives, closing the handle can be a pain in the backside until you get the hang of it.
Line can get behind the spool if you are not careful, not in use but if you get a bit of slack on the bank somehow it can unravel from the spool and fall behind it, easily solved when you know about it though and a quick look at the spool before a recheck confirms its good to cast
I've never been a fan of the square cap at the back of ultegras either, thinking a different shape would be more pleasing to look at but that is minor.
Negatives for me that is it.
Positives,smooth retrieve and nice build, I have the dark blue ones that is imo a much better colour than the 'bin bag' black I had on a previous pairs of XTD's. The QD is great, the clutch feels quality, unlike the XTDs that had a plastic feel about it.
I really like the size of spool with tiny body aswell.
I had never seen the 14000 XTC's in the flesh before buying them through mail order and I was a bit worried I'd be disappointed in them after owning a set of the XTD's that I thought felt cheap & nasty, I was gutted on receiving my previous XTD's after owning a set of XTB's before them, i sold my XTB's to buy XTD's and the feel in quality difference was instant.
Got to say though I'm well impressed with my new Xtc's ci4's and feel its money well spent . They feel like a carp reel should do, not cheap, not nasty, smooth retrieve, nice to play a fish on , feel great on the rod, and upto the job in hand
In reply to Post #8
Yep, the £105 reels are the ones
The reels in the link are the ones Mr Witch has, slightly newer than mine.
Yep, the £105 reels are the ones
The reels in the link are the ones Mr Witch has, slightly newer than mine.
In reply to Post #11
Thanks pal. I'm almost torn between these Penn's which clearly come highly recommended, and the ci4 XTCs. Mainly because I've also had Shimano reels. Although the price difference is halved.
Thanks pal. I'm almost torn between these Penn's which clearly come highly recommended, and the ci4 XTCs. Mainly because I've also had Shimano reels. Although the price difference is halved.
In reply to Post #12
If it helps, I had the original Shimano Big Pit Bait runners for about 15 years before the Penns. The 7000 Penns are better, unless you are boating miles out, then I'd go for the 8000 Penns that Mr Agent has. Don't worry about them seeming cheap... They are top quality reels.
If it helps, I had the original Shimano Big Pit Bait runners for about 15 years before the Penns. The 7000 Penns are better, unless you are boating miles out, then I'd go for the 8000 Penns that Mr Agent has. Don't worry about them seeming cheap... They are top quality reels.
In reply to Post #12
The penns are the ones to get, the only reason they are so cheap is because they dont have a shimano or daiwa badge. If they did they'd be £300+ all day long
The penns are the ones to get, the only reason they are so cheap is because they dont have a shimano or daiwa badge. If they did they'd be £300+ all day long
In reply to Post #14
Another thumbs up for the Penns. 7000s are more than enough for most situations
Another thumbs up for the Penns. 7000s are more than enough for most situations