jules007 Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 Okay guys my 18 year old reels are looking tatty, maybe even rough in places, they still work like clockwork just some area`s of corrosion/paint loss, so im thinking a pair of new reels, i have mentioned to my daughter i may get her to pay for one as an xmas present and i buy the second. I am only fishing one club book venue which is a 3.5 acre lake, fish to low 30`s, a bit weedy some snags, rods are Diawa 12ft 3lb tc..........so can i have some suggestions please and low price is key here thinking £40-55 per reel i like Freespool but also happy to look at mini pit reels with fast drag, i have sort of looked at Wychwood reels but i did have a set of the early rogue reels and they were not great Thanks in advance guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules007 Posted October 22 Author Report Share Posted October 22 seems Okuma are good, so might look at this brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higham1987 Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 On 20/10/2024 at 15:53, jules007 said: Okay guys my 18 year old reels are looking tatty, maybe even rough in places, they still work like clockwork just some area`s of corrosion/paint loss, so im thinking a pair of new reels, i have mentioned to my daughter i may get her to pay for one as an xmas present and i buy the second. I am only fishing one club book venue which is a 3.5 acre lake, fish to low 30`s, a bit weedy some snags, rods are Diawa 12ft 3lb tc..........so can i have some suggestions please and low price is key here thinking £40-55 per reel i like Freespool but also happy to look at mini pit reels with fast drag, i have sort of looked at Wychwood reels but i did have a set of the early rogue reels and they were not great Thanks in advance guys 32 minutes ago, jules007 said: seems Okuma are good, so might look at this brand In that price range.....Daiwa Regal BR, Wychwwod Riot Blacks, Okuma Powerliner BR, Okuma Aventa BR, Daiwa Black Widow BR... jules007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higham1987 Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 Maybe worth looking at Marketplace, Ebay places like that but local too you for decent 2nd hand ?? jules007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 Okuma inc6000 will probably be one of the best reels you could get in that budget, I haven't used them myself but @B B has them and likes them, I would definately get okuma though, they are brilliant value for money. jules007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higham1987 Posted October 22 Report Share Posted October 22 https://www.tackleuk.co.uk/shop/Big-Pit-Reels/Okuma-Inception-INC-6000-Reel.htm jules007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higham1987 Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 After now spooling, I feel as I need "Better" reels for the 6ft Rods.... Been looking at Daiwa Ninja Match & Feeder reel, Sonik Xtractor Reel, Nytro NTR MK1 & 2 (MK1 half price at A.D).... Mmmmmm decisions 🤔🤔 jules007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 45 minutes ago, Higham1987 said: After now spooling, I feel as I need "Better" reels for the 6ft Rods.... Been looking at Daiwa Ninja Match & Feeder reel, Sonik Xtractor Reel, Nytro NTR MK1 & 2 (MK1 half price at A.D).... Mmmmmm decisions 🤔🤔 If I was you, I wouldn't go too small on the reels as match reels, small feeder reels won't have man enough drag capability to catch carp and they will soon wear out, also they aren't made for carp strength lines so the line lay will be horrible. Personally i would go for something okuma they are much better made than most cheaper end reels. Higham1987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules007 Posted November 2 Author Report Share Posted November 2 Im looking at reels very tempted to get a centre pin for float and stalking but a nice fixed spool or freespool might be the way forward Higham1987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 This might be a decent reel for you. https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/okuma-ls-6k-baitfeeder-reel?srsltid=AfmBOoohGn5-h9uyERsp47cwbbqrVhCPxTGbTBfejT41xWi-87nfrw0Br50# jules007 and Higham1987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higham1987 Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: This might be a decent reel for you. https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/okuma-ls-6k-baitfeeder-reel?srsltid=AfmBOoohGn5-h9uyERsp47cwbbqrVhCPxTGbTBfejT41xWi-87nfrw0Br50# Just been looking at 3 okuma reels 🤔🤔🤔 elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 9 minutes ago, Higham1987 said: Just been looking at 3 okuma reels 🤔🤔🤔 Which ones have you been looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higham1987 Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: This might be a decent reel for you. https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/okuma-ls-6k-baitfeeder-reel?srsltid=AfmBOoohGn5-h9uyERsp47cwbbqrVhCPxTGbTBfejT41xWi-87nfrw0Br50# This 1, with the Powerliner & aventa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higham1987 Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 (edited) Also the Nash Dwarf 4000 Advanta Freerunner Nash BP 4/6 Daiwa Regal 4000 BR Edited November 2 by Higham1987 jules007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 23 minutes ago, Higham1987 said: Also the Nash Dwarf 4000 Advanta Freerunner Nash BP 4/6 Daiwa Regal 4000 BR I don't trust Nash products personally, I once owned a titan that fell apart, I would think of the okuma ones you mentioned the LS-6k will do the best job for you, it will also give you a bit of space if you decide you need a pair of bigger rods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 Also I've had some regal BR in the past, they won't be as good as the okuma. And okuma have a 5yr warranty. yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higham1987 Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 8 minutes ago, elmoputney said: Also I've had some regal BR in the past, they won't be as good as the okuma. And okuma have a 5yr warranty. I'm more leaning towards the Nash BP4 FD Mini Pit reels (All Black)....second hand If was to buy new would be between the Okumas, Xtraxtor or Daiaw Regal....just small (ish) carp reel for the 6ft Rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 8 minutes ago, Higham1987 said: I'm more leaning towards the Nash BP4 FD Mini Pit reels (All Black)....second hand If was to buy new would be between the Okumas, Xtraxtor or Daiaw Regal....just small (ish) carp reel for the 6ft Rods. My post might make more sense when the 1st part of it is approved 😳 Higham1987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higham1987 Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: I don't trust Nash products personally, I once owned a titan that fell apart, I would think of the okuma ones you mentioned the LS-6k will do the best job for you, it will also give you a bit of space if you decide you need a pair of bigger rods Maybe a tad too big for the rods now, but like you say, maybe for 10ft rods at most, that's the biggest my rod bag can hold upto... https://www.okumafishing.com/en/product/LS-6K-spinning-reel.html On the Carp Reel section, do like the Custom Black Feeder Reel, Atomic Carp Reel. Edited November 2 by Higham1987 elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 10 minutes ago, Higham1987 said: Maybe a tad too big for the rods now, but like you say, maybe for 10ft rods at most, that's the biggest my rod bag can hold upto... https://www.okumafishing.com/en/product/LS-6K-spinning-reel.html On the Carp Reel section, do like the Custom Black Feeder Reel, Atomic Carp Reel. I have a 6000 shimano baitrunner on my 7ft rod and it feels fine, they might be slightly big for 6ft Rods but I cant help thinking you will outgrow those pretty quickly and want some longer rods, The 55 sized custom black would also be good, that has a 15kg drag which would handle the job nicely, the 8k has an 18kg drag and they will handle anything, they might be a good choice for you. Higham1987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 2 hours ago, elmoputney said: I don't trust Nash products personally, I once owned a titan that fell apart, I would think of the okuma ones you mentioned the LS-6k will do the best job for you, it will also give you a bit of space if you decide you need a pair of bigger rods Nash, a brand I try to avoid giving money to. At Gladwells we had Nash deliveries come in straight from Felixstowe docks. I spent a lot of time sending tackle in the rods and reel boxes back to Nash as it was delivered broken, or was returned broken shortly after purchase. Then add in my own personal Nash Tackle problems and lack of faith in his ethics... In terms of reels I do like the Shimano ST6000 baitrunners Johnson Ross aren't the cheapest, but are a shop I trust: https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/shimano-baitrunner-reels/15312-shimano-baitrunner-st-6000rb-reel.html Higham1987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted November 2 Report Share Posted November 2 30 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said: Nash, a brand I try to avoid giving money to. At Gladwells we had Nash deliveries come in straight from Felixstowe docks. I spent a lot of time sending tackle in the rods and reel boxes back to Nash as it was delivered broken, or was returned broken shortly after purchase. Then add in my own personal Nash Tackle problems and lack of faith in his ethics... In terms of reels I do like the Shimano ST6000 baitrunners Johnson Ross aren't the cheapest, but are a shop I trust: https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/shimano-baitrunner-reels/15312-shimano-baitrunner-st-6000rb-reel.html Yeah same these days, some of it may be good but I never really want to find out, I've been tempted by a bush whacker a few times though. I've got one of those reels, I don't rate them tbh, I don't like the double handles and the line lay isn't the greatest, I was a little disappointed with the quality of it overall, but it works and for the amount it gets used I can't be bothered to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted November 4 Report Share Posted November 4 On 02/11/2024 at 20:02, Higham1987 said: I'm more leaning towards the Nash BP4 FD Mini Pit reel...... Mate.... Nash haven't released anything of good quality in 15 years +.... imo. At the price point you're looking at I'd be going with Okuma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell3 Posted November 4 Report Share Posted November 4 The daiwa emblem 25a is a solid reel for 60 quid, can't fault them nice mini big bit you can even set them up to be the QT front drag version Higham1987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted November 4 Report Share Posted November 4 10 minutes ago, Carpbell3 said: emblem Do you mean the Emcast? The Emblem is £160+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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