Hi guys,
As above. I'm in the market for 3 big pit reels that I can use home and abroad (France).
I've just returned from a trip and for the size of the lake I was on, I felt well under gunned... I've been on Shimano Baitrunners for an aeon.
I'm looking at spending a max of £200 per reel. Early front runner is the Daiwa Emblem? Only seem to here good things about them.
Thoughts?
As above. I'm in the market for 3 big pit reels that I can use home and abroad (France).
I've just returned from a trip and for the size of the lake I was on, I felt well under gunned... I've been on Shimano Baitrunners for an aeon.
I'm looking at spending a max of £200 per reel. Early front runner is the Daiwa Emblem? Only seem to here good things about them.
Thoughts?
In reply to Post #1
Okuma Obsidians are worth a look, very light & tick all the boxes of high-end reels without the price tag.
I got 3 for £390 so it would save you a chunk of money too.
Okuma Obsidians are worth a look, very light & tick all the boxes of high-end reels without the price tag.
I got 3 for £390 so it would save you a chunk of money too.
In reply to Post #1
In that price bracket, I’d go with the 23 Emblem 45 SCW’s. Cracking reels!
In that price bracket, I’d go with the 23 Emblem 45 SCW’s. Cracking reels!
Ultegra XTEs.
Shimano-wise, over the past year or so, I've gone through the Ultegra XTEs, then the XR XTDs and finally the Power Aero XTCs before getting Tournament Basias. The XTEs are functionally as good as any of them. Not quite as refined or smooth and they are slightly heavier, but it's fine margins and they're just as solid and reliable. The Shimano reels below the XTEs, on the other hand, are notably a step down so far as I can "feel" from trying them in shops / other people's reels.
Shimano-wise, over the past year or so, I've gone through the Ultegra XTEs, then the XR XTDs and finally the Power Aero XTCs before getting Tournament Basias. The XTEs are functionally as good as any of them. Not quite as refined or smooth and they are slightly heavier, but it's fine margins and they're just as solid and reliable. The Shimano reels below the XTEs, on the other hand, are notably a step down so far as I can "feel" from trying them in shops / other people's reels.
In reply to Post #3
Second this
lovely reels, smooth as silk and great line lay and 2 spools.
Tackle box, Kent, currently have these Daiwa Emblem 45 SCW QD-OT reels for £179.99 each.
Second this
lovely reels, smooth as silk and great line lay and 2 spools.Tackle box, Kent, currently have these Daiwa Emblem 45 SCW QD-OT reels for £179.99 each.
In reply to Post #1
If I was in the market for some new big pits, would definitely go for the Penn Affinity 7000's.
If I was in the market for some new big pits, would definitely go for the Penn Affinity 7000's.
In reply to Post #1
I have the daiwas that have been mentioned, and I'd pick penn affinity over them every time. You won't get a better reel for the money
I have the daiwas that have been mentioned, and I'd pick penn affinity over them every time. You won't get a better reel for the money
In reply to Post #1
The okuma obsidians are a brilliant reel for the money.
I went to the big one show earlier in the year to compare them to the big pit Daiwa whiskers and the Shimano Ultegras XR. I honestly didn’t feel either reel offered any more than the obsidian does.
Admittedly I’ve only used the obsidians about 6 times, so cannot give a proper review, but I’m pleased with them so far.
The okuma obsidians are a brilliant reel for the money.
I went to the big one show earlier in the year to compare them to the big pit Daiwa whiskers and the Shimano Ultegras XR. I honestly didn’t feel either reel offered any more than the obsidian does.
Admittedly I’ve only used the obsidians about 6 times, so cannot give a proper review, but I’m pleased with them so far.
Penn Vantage XT 8000. Take a look at the spec - up there with reels of £400-£500 and made by a very reputable company. Completely bulletproof.
In reply to Post #9
Shimano Ultegra 5500 ci4's are only £190 each. I've been pretty impressed with them and a huge step up from the Penns I was using (which were a third of the price)
Shimano Ultegra 5500 ci4's are only £190 each. I've been pretty impressed with them and a huge step up from the Penns I was using (which were a third of the price)
Okuma Obsidian
Penn, Daiwa or Shimano.
Whilst the okuma obsidians are well liked my only question is their long term durability and that will take some time yet to understand.
Whilst the okuma obsidians are well liked my only question is their long term durability and that will take some time yet to understand.
Penn affinity reels are definitely worth a look. I have had a few different brands of reels and the Penn's have been the best by far! silky smooth and brilliant line lay.
In reply to Post #9
2nd vote for the Penn’s Vantage or Tidal XT’s
2nd vote for the Penn’s Vantage or Tidal XT’s
Another vote for Penn Affinity