Hey all,
Anyone have any experience of the following reels? Looking to upgrade my old Daiwa BR2050's and found some of these for sale.
Shimano Biomaster XSB 8000
Fox 12000 XC
Daiwa Tournament Entoh 5500
Daiwa Emcast Advanced 5500
Daiwa Emblem 5000t
Cheers
Anyone have any experience of the following reels? Looking to upgrade my old Daiwa BR2050's and found some of these for sale.
Shimano Biomaster XSB 8000
Fox 12000 XC
Daiwa Tournament Entoh 5500
Daiwa Emcast Advanced 5500
Daiwa Emblem 5000t
Cheers
In reply to Post #1
Avoid the fox.
Emblems are no frills but bulletproof.
Biomasters are OK but emblems better in my opinion.
Entoh's were and are a very good high end reel. Not cheap but quality kit.
I've not used the emcasts
Avoid the fox.
Emblems are no frills but bulletproof.
Biomasters are OK but emblems better in my opinion.
Entoh's were and are a very good high end reel. Not cheap but quality kit.
I've not used the emcasts
In reply to Post #2
Cheers, I've also had a look at some Ocuma 8k reels
No idea what I'm looking for to be honest
Cheers, I've also had a look at some Ocuma 8k reels
No idea what I'm looking for to be honest
In reply to Post #3
The okuma 8k is a great reel for the price, wouldn't be a bad shout.
Are you after 2 or 3 reels and what's your budget?
The okuma 8k is a great reel for the price, wouldn't be a bad shout.
Are you after 2 or 3 reels and what's your budget?
In reply to Post #3
Both the Okuma 8k and Obsidian are great reels.
Both the Okuma 8k and Obsidian are great reels.
In reply to Post #4
Yeah, they do seem good value.
I'm thinking of going to a 3 rod setup with new rods maybe too. In terms of budget, I don't think I can go much more than £100 or so per reel.
Yeah, they do seem good value.
I'm thinking of going to a 3 rod setup with new rods maybe too. In terms of budget, I don't think I can go much more than £100 or so per reel.
In reply to Post #1
Hi, got emblem 45 and nice smooth reel but a bit heavy. Can recommend the okuma obsidians - super light and smooth drag. Set of 3 on eBay at the moment for £130 each if you can stretch? Better than my ultegra 14000.
Hi, got emblem 45 and nice smooth reel but a bit heavy. Can recommend the okuma obsidians - super light and smooth drag. Set of 3 on eBay at the moment for £130 each if you can stretch? Better than my ultegra 14000.
Have you considered any of the Penn offerings? Apparently bulletproof, the Affinity III is the one to go for, but there are cheaper models also.
In reply to Post #8
I'm so out of touch with reels in general, to be honest I've not heard of Penn before.
I'll have a look at the affinity ones now, thank you
I'm so out of touch with reels in general, to be honest I've not heard of Penn before.
I'll have a look at the affinity ones now, thank you
In reply to Post #9
The penn or the obsidian are the two best for the money imo
The penn or the obsidian are the two best for the money imo
Penn - I am converted after using Daiwa and Shimano for years. Penn are in a league of their own!
In reply to Post #9
The Penn 7000 have been getting great reviews on the forum for some time, do a search, a few say the 8000 are too big. Penn have steadily moved into the U.K market over the last few years re coarse fishing but they have been big in sea fishing for a very long time.
The line lay looks superb from what I can see and if I were in the market for new big pits I'd seriously consider them, primarily beause they have far less 'Carp Tax' and I don't like the idea of paying more than I need to.
The Penn 7000 have been getting great reviews on the forum for some time, do a search, a few say the 8000 are too big. Penn have steadily moved into the U.K market over the last few years re coarse fishing but they have been big in sea fishing for a very long time.
The line lay looks superb from what I can see and if I were in the market for new big pits I'd seriously consider them, primarily beause they have far less 'Carp Tax' and I don't like the idea of paying more than I need to.
In reply to Post #12
Just making sure... is that the affinity 3 that is 7000?
I agree, I'd like to avoid the carp tax as thinking about it I'll be getting rods, reels but also need a new rod pod cos mine is only a 2 plus bite alarms!
Hopefully some good black friday deals or at the Sandown show next weekend!
Just making sure... is that the affinity 3 that is 7000?
I agree, I'd like to avoid the carp tax as thinking about it I'll be getting rods, reels but also need a new rod pod cos mine is only a 2 plus bite alarms!
Hopefully some good black friday deals or at the Sandown show next weekend!
In reply to Post #13
Yes, the Penn Affinity III 7000. Also consider the second hand market, have a look on Facebook Marketplace.
Also, to save you a bit of money, keep the 2 rod pod and put your third rod on a set of sticks. Providing of course you're not fishing off platforms or hard ground. It's a better solution because you can easily get to and land a fish on the middle rod, whereas on a 3 rod pod, it can be difficult.
Yes, the Penn Affinity III 7000. Also consider the second hand market, have a look on Facebook Marketplace.
Also, to save you a bit of money, keep the 2 rod pod and put your third rod on a set of sticks. Providing of course you're not fishing off platforms or hard ground. It's a better solution because you can easily get to and land a fish on the middle rod, whereas on a 3 rod pod, it can be difficult.
Have a look at the Penn Vantage XT 7000 or 8000 (it is very big!). Stunning reels and I've never seen a reel so smooth. Beautifully finished with more ball bearings than the top of the range Daiwas and Shimanos. I got mine for £150 each which was a steel but I would gladly pay £200+ for these now I realise how good they are!