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Post by fishtail on Jun 8, 2007 14:38:15 GMT
Can anyone recommend a fixed spool reel to use with an 8 foot rod?
I will be using 8 or 10lb line with a 10g Toby or Mepps spinner.
I had in mind the Shimano Exage 4000 or a Baitrunner GT 5000.
Will these be too big? The Baitrunner seems quite heavy at 500grams.
Thoughts appreciated.
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Post by Sloggi on Jun 8, 2007 15:57:56 GMT
Can anyone recommend a fixed spool reel to use with an 8 foot rod? I will be using 8 or 10lb line with a 10g Toby or Mepps spinner. I had in mind the Shimano Exage 4000 or a Baitrunner GT 5000. Will these be too big? The Baitrunner seems quite heavy at 500grams. Thoughts appreciated. I bought a 8' Missionary Spin and put a Shimano Stradic 4000 (front drag) on it. It seems fine. I've loaded 10lb & 14lb braid on it. |
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Post by Yorkshire Esk on Jun 9, 2007 12:53:57 GMT
I have both shimano 5000 baitrunner models and both worth work well on my shakesphere 8 ft and on the Greys 10ft. Neither of them feel that heavy when on the rods, and that is why I bought them.
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Post by fishtail on Jun 11, 2007 8:51:56 GMT
Thanks Sloggi and Yorks Esk,
I too have the Missionary, ideal for small rivers and can be kept in the boot of the car.
It seems you cann't go wrong with a Shimano.
I will keep a look out for the 5000 Baitrunner or a 4000 Stradic.
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Post by plotter on Jun 11, 2007 8:56:31 GMT
I find that if you dont want to spend loads but have a good reel, than i use an okumu interseptor. I find this reel brilliant and i have had a 28lb carp on it as well as countless other fish, they can certainly cope
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Post by donnieW on Jun 11, 2007 10:12:30 GMT
I used a Mitchell Avocet with my 8 foot rod and found it excellent. It comes with a spare spool and holds plenty line. Good drag as well. Nice tidy compact reel.
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