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Post by pal on Mar 4, 2008 15:38:40 GMT -1
After finally retiring need to start fishing again need some guidance on purchasing new fly & spinning reels mostly for sewin fishing. Out of the sport for so long now need a few personal recommendations on makes. Looking in the mid priced range on both types with decent quality and reliability.
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Post by waddington on Mar 4, 2008 19:01:33 GMT -1
Hi Pal
As far as spinning reels go I think the Shimano Bait runner series take some beating. I find the 5000 size most appropriate for my fishing. These reels are not the cheapest but work beautifully, are reliable and I think in the long term offer better value than many of the cheaper models available. One of the problems these days is that a lot of cheap reels tend to look great in the tackle shop but in my experience fail very quickly in actual use.
With fly reels there have been numerous discussions on this board, with a broad range of suggestions in different price ranges. Try using the search function on the forum to access these old threads. At the expensive end of the scale there have been recommendations for Lamson and Danielsson reels. At the other end of the scale some members have been happy with the Vision Koma and Trion ranges. I am sure there are members who are more qualified to advise you on fly reels than myself. What you need is a reliable, robust reel, with a smooth drag, and decent capacity for a rasonable amount of backing. I suppose a lot of the choice comes down to what you are prepared to pay.
Good Luck with your fishing this year. Phil
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Post by DAZ on Mar 4, 2008 22:16:34 GMT -1
Great advice again Phil.
I would have to agree with the recommendation of the 'Shimano' reels...Superb!.
The 'vision koma' also represents excellent value for money IMHO!.
DAZ.
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Post by waddington on Mar 4, 2008 22:33:10 GMT -1
Cheers Daz Yes Shimano's are definitely the way to go imo. I learnt the hard way years ago being seduced by cheap rubbish that seemed ok in the tackle shop but in practice fell apart in no time. In the long run this just made fishing more expensive as I had to shell out for a decent reel in the end!
I picked up a Vision Koma last season and have to say that I was very pleased with it, especially considering the price! I know some people have had problems through dropping it etc. Not happened to me yet so can't comment. The only thing that worries me is that some of the guys on the salmon fishing forums report that the salmon version can tend to free spool when under load with a decent fish. Can't say that mine has been put to a decent test yet (though I assume yours has!) ,and is obviously the trout version, but it is a bit of a worry. Will repeat what I said about some of the modern Hardy reels over the last few years - overpriced and definitely lacking the quality for which they were once renown. With my experiences of hardy reels over the last 6 or 7 years I would need some persuading to consider looking at their latest new models Phil
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Post by watermole on Mar 4, 2008 23:11:41 GMT -1
Waddington, -What you say about Hardy reels today, is unfortunately very true. I recently had the opportunity to closely examine some of their newer reels and was very surprised, how much they now lag behind other price-competitive products. There has been too much trading on the name in the past, and as you say, they-regrettably-no longer are in the same quality league as other reels in the same price range, which is rather a pity.
The "Perfect" reels, which reached their zenith of quality build and development over fifty years ago, were the leaders of the field and the best you could buy then; but it has to be said, even the best of them couldn't hold a candle, to the quality of some of the reels available today, either in design, metal quality, or line capacity, although the latter point is a bit unfair as plastic 'bubble' lines were not really in vogue then, silk and terylene lines being so much thinner.
There have been massive strides forward in modern reel development, over the past decade, and the choice available now is quite extraordinary in its' variety. I have to say, your first post on this thread is clear-cut, succinct and exceptionally well-put!
Would-be buyers could do no better than to heed such advice..
Wm.
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Post by DAZ on Mar 4, 2008 23:13:11 GMT -1
I've heard/read the same things about the koma's (The Salmon version) as you Phil.
I can honestly say in the three or four seasons I have used mine I have never had a minutes trouble with them.They have had a extremely ruff time of it being in use most nights of the week,and yes they have been put under a little pressure on occasion and performed fine.
For what I paid for them I really can't grumble!....How much longer they will last I don't know ?.
I'm glad you mention the Hardy reels.I've been doing a little asking about myself the last few days for a friend and some of the feed back as not been very good.He will read this and I am sure he will think long and hard about the purches now.....They are one hell of a price!.
DAZ.
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Post by woodcockandsewin on Mar 5, 2008 10:26:54 GMT -1
I have a selection of Shimano and Diawa baitrunners, and can honestly say that the Diawas have never let me down, and cost half as much. I have used them all over the world in all situations, and would not pay the extra if I started again.
Fly reels are different. The expensive ones are lovely to use, but I have not yet lost a fish due to the reel. Orvis Rocky Mountains are great value, and cartridge typr so the spools are very cheap.
W&S
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Post by plotter on Mar 5, 2008 10:55:27 GMT -1
I use shimano baitrunners and also bought myself an okumu baitruuner reel, forget name but i will look it up. The ukumu was only £30.00 with spare spool and have had many carp on it including a 29LB grassy. its never let me down. as for fly reels i would go with orvis battenkill for reliability and price.
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Post by sewinfly on Mar 5, 2008 11:38:01 GMT -1
For me it has to be the orginal Abu Cardinal 54,55 's , made in Sweden the durability and finish is excellent. Have never let me down at all be it spinning for bass,salmon sewin, worming etc. sewinfly......
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pal
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Post by pal on Mar 6, 2008 21:11:18 GMT -1
Many thanks much appreciate your recommendations and comments ,next job find Internet sales sites,then find an angling fairly local to Swansea & District without a 6 year waiting list !!(exception- if you are registered disabled, I am a bit stiff early morning but haven't gone that far downhill yet).Things have certainly changed since I put the gear in the attic all those years ago
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Post by plotter on Mar 7, 2008 9:51:28 GMT -1
Good luck Pal hope you have a good season mate..
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