looking for a good fixed spool reel

redmouse

hi, im looking to buy a fixed spool reel to go with my 10" and 13" rods.
i recently got a multiplier but havent used it yet and decided i might put it away till im a bit more experienced.

i want a reel that will easily pull in a dog or ray from rocks or piers.

i called to a local shop and they were pushing a few on me but they also reccomended the reel i have now and that struggles with more than 2 mackerel on feathers.

any suggestions???

cheers.

merv · Member Joined: Sep 30, 2008 Posts: 6

what kind of price range are you in here i could recomend a very good fixed spool reel that would last you years but its £50+ look for a penn surfmaster 70 they are on ebay that's the only place that i can find them as they are not made anymore i have used one for 2 years now and they are great i know a guy that has used one for 5 years and its still 100%

Ps. stay away from the penn surfmaster 750 & 850 they at crap i bought one and it lasted me 3 weeks then Pinion Gear was missing 9 teath its made of some cheep aloy crap the surfmaster 70 has a Brass Pinion Gear

redmouse · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:01 am Post subject:

cheers for the reply merv.
im looking to spend around the 50-60euro mark(or about £40-£50) but id spend a bit more if the reel was highly reccomended. i dont want to be buying something that ill be looking to replace in a year or 2.

a guy in the local fishing shop reccomended the okuma longitude 65 which was 75euro(£60) but was a bit bulky, id rather something a little smaller but if the reel is pretty good id put up with it.
anyone know much about this reel??

rabbi2 · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:07 am Post subject:

I use the Okuma Eclipz EZ-65, slightly dearer I think but well made.

After saying that a member has had a problem with the line cutting a grove in the bale arm although I haven't had this problem. Cheers keith

merv · Member Joined: Sep 30, 2008 Posts: 6

here is a link to one e-bay shop thats selling them its free post to the uk but to ireland it would be about 10-15 euro extra but for a reel like this i would pay it here is what they say about it and the link

PENN SURFMASTER 70

ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE FOR A LIFETIME

ONE OF OUR TOP SELLING BEACH REELS TRIED AND TESTED ALSO POWERFUL ENOUGH FOR UPTIDING AND BOAT CASTING

Surfmaster reels spool design and drive systems have improved beyond most anglers imagination over the last decade. At Penn the evolution continues with the Surfmaster 70 fixed spool reel taking it one step further. The coned spool is longer than conventional modern reels, Penn have also reduced the diameter to take full advantage of the benefits inherent in the design. A spool lip diameter of 60mm above a 38mm deep spool holds a minimum of 300 yrds of 0.35mm mono, more than enough for fishing purposes.

Coils cast off this spool are tighter resulting in less friction with resulting improvements in distance. The long stroke oscillation system lays the line evenly over the length of the spool thus decreasing an already low friction level over the spool lip. Retrieving line too is improved by the use of three ball bearings,one roller bearing and a balanced rotor. Not to mention the titanium shield oversized line roller incorporating o profile that reduces line twist to a minimum.

A forged brass main gear with a brass pinion ensures precise spool alignment during power transmission. Gearing is 4:8:1 fast enough for rapid retrieve while powerful enough when the going gets tough. When engaged an advanced anti reverse system ensures all backward movement in the rotor is eliminated. The spool is made from aluminium forging incorporating a coil spring loaded drag knob for precise control and a spare graphite spool is included.

Features

Coned spool

Optimum line capacity

Forged brass main gear

Instant Anti Reverse

Titanium coated line roller

Front Drag

Capacity 300yrds 15lb line or 270m of 0.35mm

Gear ratio High speed 4:8:1

Weight 23oz / 680g

RRP £100

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Penn-Surfmaster-70-Beach-Boat-Casting-Reel-FREE-POST_W0QQitemZ320243088887QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320243088887&_trkparms=72%3A1301

Mod. zeus z 5000
Ø Mm. / mts. 40 mm. / 220 m
Weight 695 gr.
Gear Ratio 4.5
Spare Spool 2
Price £89.95

Mod. ULTEGRA XSA
Ø Mm. / mts 40mm-300m
Weight. 760 gr
Gear Ratio 4,3
Spare Spool 1
Price £109.99

Mod. Surfmaster 70
Ø Mm. / mts. 35mm 270m
Weight 680g
Gear Ratio 4:8
Spare Spool 1 graphite
Price £49.99

Ps. i have looked at other reels that are twice the price of this one and they dont have as good a spec as it that speeks for its self

redmouse · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:06 am Post subject:

cheers for all the info lads but i didnt take any of the advise(sorry) i was gonna get the penn reel on ebay but my friend brought me to a shop i didnt even know about and helped me pick a reel. the guy in the shop was very helpfull. i ended up buying the shakespeare salt surf reel model 2208.060. the guy in the shop reckoned for the price(55euro) it was a very good reel and better than a few of the more expensive ones and perfect for what i wanted.
i havent tried it yet but hope to try it out today if the weather satys nice.
cheers again for the help lads.
redmouse