hodgy10 Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 So I'm on the lookout for a set of reels! Thinking Penn affinity 2. Got good reviews seem quality for the price or should I pay the extra for the new daiwa 19 emblem 45's? Or any other recommendations for that price point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Dont know about the Penns but would assume they are a good reel , I have Daiwa Windcasts excellent reels , and would seriously consider the 19 Emblem 45s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgy10 Posted August 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Thanks for the reply! What's the clutch like on the windcasts? Regards to the felt washers? Does it stay smooth for long? Half the reason I'm considering the Penn's is the carbon washers but if the daiwas stay smooth I'd rather them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Have no idea about the washers inside , but mine are as smooth as when I bought them , getting on for just over 2 years now , and I fish most weekends. The QD does take abut 5 minutes to get use too, 😁 wouldnt be without it now Bit biased I know as I have always like Daiwa reels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgy10 Posted August 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Excellant! Pretty much what I was hoping to hear lol! Think I'll give the windcasts a go. Thanks for your input 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieg Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 On 18/08/2019 at 08:47, hodgy10 said: So I'm on the lookout for a set of reels! Thinking Penn affinity 2. Got good reviews seem quality for the price or should I pay the extra for the new daiwa 19 emblem 45's? Or any other recommendations for that price point! Just to throw a spanner in the works, I would hold off as Penn are just about to release Carbon Affinities and see how much these cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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