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Ss2600 (10 posts / 1,284 views)
MrFrosty
Posts: 637
Post #1 28 Dec 2023 22:08
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Was having a play with reels in Angling direct and am still amazed by the ss2600. They've been around as long as i can remember. They seem perfect for my 9 foot scopes, and are one of the few reels i actually haven't tried on them, anyone still use them or are there better alternatives?
jeffire jeffire
Posts: 4,442
Post #2 28 Dec 2023 22:21
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Used them for years never titivated them just standard and the clutch is wonderful never understood the need for quick drag but thats just me.
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #3 28 Dec 2023 22:57
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In reply to Post #1
Me personally I think the Daiwa GS4000 is a nicer reel over the ss2600
The_Saint The_Saint
Posts: 2,073
Post #4 29 Dec 2023 08:00
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GS4000 is a much smoother reel and has a decent wooden handle
Butcherboy Butcherboy
Posts: 148
Post #5 29 Dec 2023 08:31
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Bombproof
SHimmer45 SHimmer45
Posts: 664
Post #6 29 Dec 2023 08:49
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utterly bombproof no frills.

clutch is good
i tend to backwind more these days better for the heavier mono on a smaller reel
Darkieallard
Posts: 4,935
Post #7 29 Dec 2023 23:50
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I had ss1600 years ago with some scopes, I've just bought some 8ft ESP stalkers and tried most small/mid size reels in my local tackle shop and settled for ss2600 which were well balanced and I know they will last me a lifetime.

There is smoother reels cheaper but Daiwa as have always served me well.
chester1 chester1
Posts: 597
Post #8 30 Dec 2023 17:20
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I've got 5 of them and I love them. People talk about them not being smooth (or whatever) but I don't subscribe to that at all. Tackle has to feel right to me and these just do.
jeffire jeffire
Posts: 4,442
Post #9 30 Dec 2023 17:53
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Bivvybug Bivvybug
Posts: 2,458
Post #10 31 Dec 2023 15:20
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I love mine to but do you think the retrieve is slow or is it just me
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