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Post by Geraint4 on Sept 19, 2004 22:14:56 GMT -1
I need a fixed spool reel for worming Have you got any advice on this. Was contemplating the Mitchell 300, anything better?
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Post by Aled on Sept 20, 2004 12:54:03 GMT -1
Fixed spool reels have come a long way in recent years. Personally i prefer a rear drag system. I use an Abu Cardinal for my high water work, and a cheap shakespear for low water work. Shimana seem to be the in type at the moment, but a Mitchell 300 has served generations of anglers well. You could do a lot worse. Cheers Aled
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Post by Alcedo on Sept 24, 2004 9:39:09 GMT -1
dont bother with a new cardinal-they are rubbish you're better off with an okuma for half the price
I've got an old C5 which is great-get one of these from ebay for about £30
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Post by Bucko on Sept 24, 2004 10:03:52 GMT -1
Don't Ron Thompson make a baitrunner reel in the £30-£40 region?
I'd be interested to know what they're like.
I'm lucky in living not too far from Whitby where the tackle shop sells so many fixed spools over the Summer he can offer them at unbeatable prices. So I tend to buy them from him. Currently using a medium Shakespeare reel that cost £25 and it's handled nine sea trout from 2-7lb in fast water brilliantly.
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Post by Aled on Sept 24, 2004 12:43:53 GMT -1
I've got a Cardinal 57 and a 152 (i think) in the cupboard, worth anything? Cheers Aled
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Post by fishingpip on Sept 24, 2004 18:10:14 GMT -1
As a new member, Iwould like to congratulate all who subscribe to this web site its brilliant. regards a fixed spool reel, I can recommend Shimano 6000 or8000 aero gte.baitrunner. As has been sujested E-bay may be a good idea
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Post by John on Oct 30, 2004 19:00:45 GMT -1
I would try anything other than Shimano. I have used these reels exclusively for over 20 years and have noted that they have got progressively 'softer' as time has gone on. My latest reel, a Stradic 6000FG has been back to the service department 3 times within a year. Every time it has been repaired with the same rubbish and the bail arm was sent back glued in with super glue instead of being replaced. My father has the same reel and it has been sent back twice. These reels both cost over a hundred pounds, so it isn't a case of buy cheap and pay expensive. Having said that, I really don't know what make to try next. Regards, John
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Post by DRJ on Oct 31, 2004 8:53:06 GMT -1
Used Mitchells for years - excellent except for tendency for line to get into inner spool.
Had Shimano GT (?) for the last ten years - marvellous. No need to change it and no problems.
Re earlier guest named Alcedo. These Italian reels were my father's favourites. I still have six of them ,various models, in fine working condition. I believe they are now collectable - correct?
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Post by Geraint4 on Oct 31, 2004 21:57:35 GMT -1
Well, bought an Okuma EPB 50 at the second attempt, (e-bay shop let me down) so ive something to look at in the close season!! Might give it a go with the pike somewhere, any excuse for a trip out!! Thanks for all the replies and advice.
atb
Geraint.
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Post by Clown on Nov 4, 2004 15:55:15 GMT -1
Use an abu garcia cardinal 506 R smashing reel perfect for everything worm spinning sea trout and salmon. brass coloured finishings and a wooden handle have a couple of mitchels the old 300m was a cracking reel the new stuff is muck.
Trying to make life difficult with a centrepin, bit of a battle stick to the spinning easier to change tactics quickly.
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