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SixStringScott
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SixStringScott
   Old Thread  #8 6 Mar 2026 at 10.08pm  0  Login    Register
I am so impressed with my Okuma Obsidians. Unbelievable value for money.
bentipping
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bentipping
   Old Thread  #7 4 Mar 2026 at 9.08am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #6
Free Spirit CFX or Tackle Box CTX are great rods in that price bracket. Often a multi buy deal around also.
Jon99
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Jon99
   Old Thread  #6 3 Mar 2026 at 11.02pm  0  Login    Register
Thanks for the replies, will have a look at the Obsidians for sure! I have inceptions on my scopes. What about 12ft rods around the same budget? Any recommendations?
Carter69
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Carter69
   Old Thread  #5 3 Mar 2026 at 9.21pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Recently got some okuma obsidian reels - I am so impressed with them. Honestly don’t think you’ll be disappointed and less than £150 per reel. Spod reels are due out end of March I believe and I’ll be getting 2 of them as well.
bentipping
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bentipping
   Old Thread  #4 2 Mar 2026 at 11.23am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
You can get the Daiwa Crosscast 45 for £109 which is a great real for the money, matching spod reel if that floats your boat also. Had mine 5 years now and really like them.
Baky
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   Old Thread  #3 2 Mar 2026 at 10.55am  0  Login    Register
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I've got an Okuma on my spare rod and definitely a good reel for the money!
Belch
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Belch
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   Old Thread  #2 2 Mar 2026 at 10.13am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
New or used?

Used I'd go Daiwa - Tournie 5000T and their og Spod Reel(s). Heavier and a little retro now but you'll be able sleep at night knowing they'll never let you down . . .

New probs Okuma 8k and spend the change on whatever spod reels you fancy
Jon99
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Jon99
   Old Thread  #1 2 Mar 2026 at 9.35am  0  Login    Register
Hi all, looking for a set of 3 reels and also 2 spod/marker reels. Looking at a budget of probably £150 per reel approx. What’s best for the money please?
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