Hi,
I am looking to buy a set of reels that I can ideally switch between 9ft and 12ft rods.
I already have set of Shimano 6000RE baitrunners for my 9ft rods but I am going to France soon and line capacity rules and distance mean I need a set of new reels and 12ft rods. Ideally I want to invest in a set which I can use for France but also then transfer into my regular fishing with 9ft rods.
Ive been looking at
Daiwa Crosscast 35SCW 5000
Fox FX9
Shimano 5500 XTD
My budget is about 150 per reel.
Which would you choose our or these 3 or is there a better option at this price range ?
I am looking to buy a set of reels that I can ideally switch between 9ft and 12ft rods.
I already have set of Shimano 6000RE baitrunners for my 9ft rods but I am going to France soon and line capacity rules and distance mean I need a set of new reels and 12ft rods. Ideally I want to invest in a set which I can use for France but also then transfer into my regular fishing with 9ft rods.
Ive been looking at
Daiwa Crosscast 35SCW 5000
Fox FX9
Shimano 5500 XTD
My budget is about 150 per reel.
Which would you choose our or these 3 or is there a better option at this price range ?
In reply to Post #1
Personally i would go for what i consider the better option , the Daiwa Emblem 45
Personally i would go for what i consider the better option , the Daiwa Emblem 45
In reply to Post #2
Yeah it's funny you say that, I have just been looking at the emblem 35scw on go outdoors if you price match them you get a further 10% off which works out about 115 a reel.
Seems like a decent deal to me ?
Yeah it's funny you say that, I have just been looking at the emblem 35scw on go outdoors if you price match them you get a further 10% off which works out about 115 a reel.
Seems like a decent deal to me ?
In reply to Post #3
The Emblem 45 with the gold spool and the folding handle is a nice bit of kit. I paid 160 each for mine but future fishing have them for 150 now.
The Emblem 45 with the gold spool and the folding handle is a nice bit of kit. I paid 160 each for mine but future fishing have them for 150 now.
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at the Penn Rival, must be a decent in between size
Have a look at the Penn Rival, must be a decent in between size
Shilmano Xtd 5500 is a great reel, don't understand that some have problems with it, think most have no idea how to spool a reel and overfill it, i even took out the ice/teflon washer f and put the standard back in it: zero problems with it.
In reply to Post #1
I have the Fox FX9 and Shimmy 5500 xtds either or would be fine I also have the Mitchell full runners about the same stamp of reel but with the advantage of a baitrunner, no doubt the 35's would suit.
I have the Fox FX9 and Shimmy 5500 xtds either or would be fine I also have the Mitchell full runners about the same stamp of reel but with the advantage of a baitrunner, no doubt the 35's would suit.
In reply to Post #6
I did originally favour the XTDs over any but was really put off by all the negative reviews.
Not a fan of that gold spool... Much prefer the all black but cheers. Appreciate the help.
Il take a look at the Penn's but I'm gearing towards the emblem 35s right now. They look like a lot of reel for the money !
I did originally favour the XTDs over any but was really put off by all the negative reviews.
Not a fan of that gold spool... Much prefer the all black but cheers. Appreciate the help.
Il take a look at the Penn's but I'm gearing towards the emblem 35s right now. They look like a lot of reel for the money !
In reply to Post #8
Emblem 45 is also in black spool version.
The many negative comments on the 5500 XTD are mainly: The line goes behind the spool, But this is only because they spool up too much line aka no clue what they're doing
Emblem 45 is also in black spool version.
The many negative comments on the 5500 XTD are mainly: The line goes behind the spool, But this is only because they spool up too much line aka no clue what they're doing
FX9 is a lovely reel. Long tapered spool for distance but a fraction of the weight of 'traditional' long cast reels. Retrieve is excellent thanks to the long reel handle and while it is not a baitrunner as such it has a clutch system that is smooth as silk. Had mine since they first came out and they have done me proud ever since.
In reply to Post #9
Is there much difference in the 35s and 45s do you think?
Thanks Ken, appreciate the help. I have had hold of the FX9 and you are right they are a lovely reel, definitely one to consider I think.
Is there much difference in the 35s and 45s do you think?
Thanks Ken, appreciate the help. I have had hold of the FX9 and you are right they are a lovely reel, definitely one to consider I think.
In reply to Post #4
Bit ott on 10foot rods
Bit ott on 10foot rods
In reply to Post #3
do it i love them. better than the 45 version, proper bail arm and more ball bearings. only negative is occasionally line can go round spool. 112.49 each priced matched. bargain.
do it i love them. better than the 45 version, proper bail arm and more ball bearings. only negative is occasionally line can go round spool. 112.49 each priced matched. bargain.
In reply to Post #1
Anyone know where the daiwa emblem 35 SCW 5000
in stock at the moment ?
Anyone know where the daiwa emblem 35 SCW 5000
in stock at the moment ?
In reply to Post #14
The tackle box in Kent are showing stock
The tackle box in Kent are showing stock