Recommend me a reel

Member Joined: Oct 07, 2007 Posts: 67 Location: Norwich

Sorry to bring up a relatively dead thread.

I was looking through the forums for an answer to a question. Im going to buy the Daiwa longbeam 13'. Now it seems a decent price for me to begin with, given the company that made it, and reviews seem decent enough.

Im completely new to sea fishing, so need to build up some gear. Now, I have a Shimano AERO 8010 GT Baitrunner, which I used for Carp fishing.
Its a well built sturdy reel that cost me something like £70 about 6 years ago (before I had kids and money was easy and frivileous (sp?)).

Im assuming this puppy will do me fine for my first attempts. Can anyone confirm this? Is there a particular reason why its not recommended??

Thanks
Nigel

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The Highland Fling was always a popular reel, as was the "Cumberland Square", which should prove a good workout for any beginner.

big grin

Your carp reel will probably dissolve in a few sessions, so buy a cheapo sea fishing reel - try the Okumas - or anything recommended by Eccles.

Good luck

Occasional Joined: Apr 20, 2007 Posts: 188 Location: Kent

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 they did plastic surgery :lol:

He IS going to go blind :lol:

alot cheaper, they used superglue big grin

Member Joined: Oct 07, 2007 Posts: 67 Location: Norwich

Bread wrote:

The Highland Fling was always a popular reel, as was the "Cumberland Square", which should prove a good workout for any beginner.

big grin

Your carp reel will probably dissolve in a few sessions, so buy a cheapo sea fishing reel - try the Okumas - or anything recommended by Eccles.

Good luck

Cheers Bread. I apreciate the advice.