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In reply to Post #17
Fair point but you’re comparing a £60 reel to a £150 one.
I’ve heard of lots of faults with cheaper Daiwas, i.e. Windcast / Crosscast / Black Widow & plenty with earlier Shimano Ultegra XTC/XTEs.
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In reply to Post #18
Another vote for used Tournament 5000T's you can upgrade them as much as you want. They will last forever.
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In reply to Post #1
My advice would be to do exactly what I did, find yourself some good secondhand Daiwa Tournament 5000T. They should last for many many years and if needed, spares are going to be available long-term. Unlike any of the Shimano offerings.
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Whilst I haven't heard about any specific issues with the Okuma Obsidians, there's always that nagging doubt at the back of my mind about the well publicised issue with their INC 6000 reels. My initial 3 reels which I use on my 10ft set up were sent back and replaced. And now one of the 3 new ones has the same issue.
I'm also led to believe that getting spares for them is a bit of a mare, but this may be an old problem which is now sorted?
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In reply to Post #7
I have the original Penns and they are still running great. Had the Daiwa, lasted less than a season before I sold them and got the Shimano XTE which I think is a much bettwr reel. If I was buying now I would go for the Okuma Obsidians, having had a play with them they feel top draw at a ridiculous price point
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Another vote for Penn Affinity
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In reply to Post #9
2nd vote for the Penn’s Vantage or Tidal XT’s
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In reply to Post #1
In that price bracket, I’d go with the 23 Emblem 45 SCW’s. Cracking reels!
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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.
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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?
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