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Small reels for small rods (14 posts / 3,394 views)
Mrdiglit
Posts: 36
Post #1 29 Jul 2024 11:24
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Needing a new reel for my 6ft and 9ft rod.
I have seen them bargain ngt profiler 40 and 60 reels. They look cool

Any recommendations ?
SnapSh0ts SnapSh0ts
Posts: 146
Post #2 29 Jul 2024 14:13
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In reply to Post #1
I would opt for something like an okuma reel over an NGT reel. for the 9ft, i would recommend the INC-6000.

for the 6ft, haven't done any research on what they offer 4000 wise...
ip100 ip100
Posts: 12,494
Post #3 29 Jul 2024 19:26
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In reply to Post #1
As said ngt are not the company to buy reels from. If you want something cheap then okuma are worth a look
0nslow 0nslow
Posts: 1,619
Post #4 29 Jul 2024 19:35
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In reply to Post #1
Second hand Shimano bait runners or new if you have the money.
Mrdiglit
Posts: 36
Post #5 29 Jul 2024 20:42
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In reply to Post #3
I am not after just cheap just heard some good reports of them actually that specific reel.

The okuma seems popular
chester1 chester1
Posts: 597
Post #6 29 Jul 2024 22:08
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I use ss2600's to n my 9 and 10ft setups and i really like the feel of them. Not the smoothest but there's just something about them that I enjoy.
finbob finbob
Posts: 3,466
Post #7 30 Jul 2024 08:18
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In reply to Post #1
Wychwood Extricators are really nice sized. Smooth and decent clutch. Wide spools too so line behaves a lot better on wide arbour.
jt10
Posts: 93
Post #8 30 Jul 2024 08:22
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In reply to Post #1
I would vouch for the Shimano Ultegras in 5500. They're the perfect size for a shorter rod in my opinion and a quality reel. I also found them to feel much more solid than the Daiwa SS2600.
Badger
Posts: 959
Post #9 30 Jul 2024 09:29
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In reply to Post #1
Shimano 4000 OC. Bait runner reels use them without any complaint at all.
Suboc Suboc
Posts: 117
Post #10 30 Jul 2024 14:38
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In reply to Post #8
Really i bought ultegra 5500's when they first came & thought they were awful & sold them on after a couple of trips.

Use ss2600's & they're pretty solid.
Squimp
Posts: 158
Post #11 30 Jul 2024 17:09
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In reply to Post #1
Okuma 6000 inc or if you want smaller then Shimano 4000 GT-RD.

The latter are fighting drag reels and I much prefer them to Baitrunners.

bobstains bobstains
Posts: 73
Post #12 30 Jul 2024 22:55
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In reply to Post #1
Would recommend the Shimano 4000 DL. I've used them on my small setup for a number of years now and stood up to some good hit and hold situations.

I have just updated my floater reel to an SS2600 and although it only has one loss to its name it feels a nice reel, with a nice sounding clutch.
RKB
Posts: 1,731
Post #13 31 Jul 2024 08:04
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Daiwa GS4000 worth a look.
Doing_a_brew Doing_a_brew
Posts: 3,035
Post #14 31 Jul 2024 15:50
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In reply to Post #1
I've just got a Daiwa Ninja 4012 for my floater rod. Feels lovely and balanced, only holds 150m of line if that's an issue but comes with a spare spool as well. I've got a GS3000 on a Barbel float setup and that's lovely so the GS4000 is probably very nice as well, but it's nearly double the price of the Ninja.
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