Recommend me a reel

Joined: May 03, 2007 Posts: 1

Hi All,
I've just ordered myself a Shimano Exage S210 spinning rod to take on holiday to Cornwall with me (I fancy throwing a few lures in while I'm away!)

However, I need to get a reel to go with this rod - could anyone recommend a compact reel to partner my new rod? It'll mainly be used in the sea for fun while I'm on holiday and during canoeing trips, so I would rather not spend a fortune.

many thanks
Matt

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One of the Okuma Impact reels get good reviews and they are cheap too. There are different reel sizes so you should be able to get sorted easily. If you would prefer a multiplier, then an Okuma 20 with the level wind would be better.

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MattW wrote:

Hi All,
I've just ordered myself a Shimano Exage S210 spinning rod to take on holiday to Cornwall with me (I fancy throwing a few lures in while I'm away!)

However, I need to get a reel to go with this rod - could anyone recommend a compact reel to partner my new rod? It'll mainly be used in the sea for fun while I'm on holiday and during canoeing trips, so I would rather not spend a fortune.

many thanks
Matt

Any sort that is not used by Screaming, as his ones always seem to come with a factory installed ready-made Birdie straight out of the box

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Edgey wrote:

MattW wrote:

Hi All,
I've just ordered myself a Shimano Exage S210 spinning rod to take on holiday to Cornwall with me (I fancy throwing a few lures in while I'm away!)

However, I need to get a reel to go with this rod - could anyone recommend a compact reel to partner my new rod? It'll mainly be used in the sea for fun while I'm on holiday and during canoeing trips, so I would rather not spend a fortune.

many thanks
Matt

Any sort that is not used by Screaming, as his ones always seem to come with a factory installed ready-made Birdie straight out of the box

Apparently he twisted his knob too hard and broke it. Penn have fixed it for him...............................................Didn't know they did plastic surgery :lol:

He IS going to go blind :lol:

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concrete wrote:

Edgey wrote:

MattW wrote:

Hi All,
I've just ordered myself a Shimano Exage S210 spinning rod to take on holiday to Cornwall with me (I fancy throwing a few lures in while I'm away!)

However, I need to get a reel to go with this rod - could anyone recommend a compact reel to partner my new rod? It'll mainly be used in the sea for fun while I'm on holiday and during canoeing trips, so I would rather not spend a fortune.

many thanks
Matt

Any sort that is not used by Screaming, as his ones always seem to come with a factory installed ready-made Birdie straight out of the box

Apparently he twisted his knob too hard and broke it. Penn have fixed it for him...............................................Didn't know the did plastic surgery :lol:

He IS going to go blind :lol:

HANG ON !

The end plate of my SMag Xtra has a crack in it accoring to PENN. Also, the magnets are not doing what they should - i.e. being magnetic.

Another problem is that there is too much gap between the bearings and the spool at the other end of the reel, so they have fixed that aswell.

NRRRRRRRRR

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Can they fix the big gap between you ears? :lol:

If they can you might get a job :lol:

When do you start?

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concrete wrote:

Can they fix the big gap between you ears? :lol:

If they can you might get a job :lol:

When do you start?

Now now.

Guest

Trouble is Concrete is jealous that he does not have a gap between the ears that can be cured, his is full of concrete and it won't break down for 500 years.

Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 10:21 am

have a look at the Okuma range, the Impact is a bit too basic.... I have recently bought a pair of Okuma Opti-drag ODB-150 reels. Front drag, bait runner facility, nicely balanced and a pleasure to use.... with spare sppol and all for Â£20 each , with a 5 year warranty............can't go wrong.

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Edgey wrote:

Trouble is Concrete is jealous that he does not have a gap between the ears that can be cured, his is full of concrete and it won't break down for 500 years.

I have actually seen concrete break down.

When queing up for pies, we got to the counter and they were all sold out.

So he sat on the floor and cried.

:cry:

Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 2:22 pm

Have to agree with other folks 'bout Okuma's - have two Okuma Pro 365 FS reels which some guy was selling for Â£20 a while back on ebay. Well made, come with spare spools and I can chuck them over 140 yds on a good day.

Member Joined: Sep 23, 2007 Posts: 20

Iv'e got a okuma reel the razor one nice reel, the gear ratio is fast ive also got a abu garcia multiplier but i keep
bird's nesting it!

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 5:30 pm

Yer not 'sposed to be bird nesting this time of year mate, wait 'til the spring then you can get started at it again. Actually, can't be bothered with multipliers meself (except out in the boat). Doesn't seem a lot of point as I can cast where I want with a fixed spool and I am not interested in Tope, Conger and the like which might require a multiplier if hooked from the shore.

Member Joined: Sep 23, 2007 Posts: 20

why only in sping? im new to the fishing game. off down the warren now tides up @ 11 that give me about an hour to ride there from cheriton.
using metal objects found in my shed as weight's though i heard its snaggy down there. cya big grin

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:57 am

If you're looking for a small spinning reel to go with your rod try the Shimano Aero GTE 5000B - a fixed spool baitrunner. Expensive at about £75 (much more than an Okuma) but a fantastic bit of kit.