I have recently picked up a new vader x rs 3.25 lb rod and i am looking to match it up with a reel. I am on a budget of around £70 for a reel. Can anyone recommend me a good reel around this price bracket? The lake i will be fishing can have casts past 120 yrds in some places, will I be able to reach them with a budget setup like this? I know technique will play a part, but what I would like to know is that is this setup capable of such big casts, with a standard big pit reel?

Have a look at the Emcast 25A or Black widow 25A

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Im not really confident of distance with such small a reel, surely these would be better on a 10ft rod, not a 12ft?

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Well i casted +120 yard with my old Shimano Titanos and 12ft Phantom rods, the Titanos is not bigger then the Emcast/BW 25 A

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Technique is a massive part of it. Poor technique and it won't matter how good your kit is, you won't get there, and vice versa. Something like a Penn affinity 7000 would be perfect but a little above your price range (but definitely worth that little extra cash).

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Yes, they are a little over the price range, but they do look good. Do you recommend any other reels that are closer to the price point, or maybe some second hand ones that might be better?

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Do you think I will be able to get the distance with the current rod I am using, im a bit worried the quality might not be enough to get that far

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Those Sonik vaders are very good rods for distance casting.

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Thanks mate. Glad I made the right choice for a rod. What are the limits do you think?

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I had a set Vader X last summer in 12ft 3.00lb cork (TFT custom build) was surprised how good they were, the Rs is an improved version.

Reel i used on them: Emcast 25A +100 yard was no problem, just dare to throw them hard, they are strong.

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Yes, I think they put on new guides, which are braid friendly (always good when trying to get some distance) so hopefully will be able to put my rig out a decent way

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Nice, was looking for a reel to pair with it, was maybe wondering of putting on a reel that isn't massive but not too small, maybe something like a wychwood riot 75s which ive heard good reviews about, only thing that stops me from buying them is the line clip, not sure if i like it

Daiwa 20 Crosscast 35 SCW Reel are 75 at Total Fishing Tackle, look for a discount code, dont think you wont find any better in that price range

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Gosh just seen for £75 with 25% discount

There's a set of Penn affinity 7000 Ltd on fb marketplace for 220 mate