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Wanted: Daiwa SS1600

If you get no joy I can recommend the GS3000GTI I've just bought the 4000 for floater fishing next year and reviews have stated it has an improved clutch and line lay than the SS range. I'm not positive but I reckon the 3000 will be a similar size to the 1600, the 4000 is similar to the 2600.

I also orederd and installed the quick drag mod.
 
There is another on sale on here for £80 posted but waiting for a reply to see if still for sale?
Would you be happy with that?
 
Bob Watson said:
My bad,,, it's the GS3000ltd

DOH!!:mad:

www.anglingdirect.co.uk

Daiwa GS LTD Front Drag Reel

Key Features Twistbuster Air Rotor Digigear ATD Drag Distance control line clip Infinite Anti Reverse One Touch Folding Handle Wooden Handle
www.anglingdirect.co.uk www.anglingdirect.co.uk


Edit, I see you may be sorted now!
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Yes sorted thanks. My first choice was the GS as i also have the baitrunner version & like them but the reviews of the SS all seem to rave about the clutch so i thought i’d try one.
 
Nigel Whittingham said:
Yes sorted thanks. My first choice was the GS as i also have the baitrunner version & like them but the reviews of the SS all seem to rave about the clutch so i thought i’d try one.
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I'm surprised about the clutch, recent reviews and I believe Daiwa also state that the clutch on the GS has been improved???

The 3000 looks like rocking horse shit now anyway!
 
Bob Watson said:
I'm surprised about the clutch, recent reviews and I believe Daiwa also state that the clutch on the GS has been improved???

The 3000 looks like rocking horse shit now anyway!
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I was hoping the SS1600 is more 4000 size as the 2600 looks slightly too big for what i want? All very confusing when it comes to reel sizes.
 
Nigel Whittingham said:
I was hoping the SS1600 is more 4000 size as the 2600 looks slightly too big for what i want? All very confusing when it comes to reel sizes.
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The 4000 is quoted to be ideal for floater fishing/close range tactics for carp, the 3000 is quoted as being ideal for big river/barbel fishing.

The 4000 looked pretty similar in size to the 2600 in AD a few weeks ago, which is why I presumed the 3000 would be similar in size to the 1600 (which I've never actually seen). I actually wanted the 3000 for my new 2.25lb dedicated floater rod whilst thinking about getting the 4000 for the same rod in 3lb for heavier/weedier waters.
 
Nigel Whittingham said:
I was hoping the SS1600 is more 4000 size as the 2600 looks slightly too big for what i want? All very confusing when it comes to reel sizes.
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The SS1600 is 4000 size if your referring to shimano sizes as a reference.

The clutches gained alot of press because when these reels came about originally 30 years ago, nothing really would touch them on the clutches or the line lay.

Today they are still very good in both aspects but they aren’t anything super special now because other reels have played catch up and some have very smooth bearing assist clutches that are in a league of their own again.

Where these reels are really very good is the build quality and serviceability,
It’s not the smoothest of reel, it’s certainly not a well balanced reel and definitely not a quiet reel but you can buy one that’s 30 years old, been to absolute hell and back and it will almost certainly still out last something in a similar price range that was made today.
 
Richard Isaacs said:
The SS1600 is 4000 size if your referring to shimano sizes as a reference.

The clutches gained alot of press because when these reels came about originally 30 years ago, nothing really would touch them on the clutches or the line lay.

Today they are still very good in both aspects but they aren’t anything super special now because other reels have played catch up and some have very smooth bearing assist clutches that are in a league of their own again.

Where these reels are really very good is the build quality and serviceability,
It’s not the smoothest of reel, it’s certainly not a well balanced reel and definitely not a quiet reel but you can buy one that’s 30 years old, been to absolute hell and back and it will almost certainly still out last something in a similar price range that was made today.
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My SS1600 turned up today(courtesy of Jim Gregory-thank you!) & have to comment on how ‘Agricultural’ it feels! You’re right that they aren’t smooth, well balanced or quiet (quite the opposite) but having said that, it has got a certain charm and looks bombproof which is a plus for a spot of winter Perch fishing. Whether it will get relegated for an OC, time will tell, but for the cost of a new one i don’t think they are in the same league for first impressions
 
I can’t warrant that sort of price tbh. I have quite a few OC’s and love them. They do everything i need and can’t really see how spending more can get me anything better?
I’ve just put some line on the spare spool of the SS1600 and must say it feels better on the rod than in the hand! I’m quite happy to use it and see how i go 👍
 
Nigel Whittingham said:
I can’t warrant that sort of price tbh. I have quite a few OC’s and love them. They do everything i need and can’t really see how spending more can get me anything better?
I’ve just put some line on the spare spool of the SS1600 and must say it feels better on the rod than in the hand! I’m quite happy to use it and see how i go 👍
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The OC is perfectly fine and a very solid reel
The thunnus is the upgrade and as brilliant as they are, you don’t “need” one to catch barbel
 
Richard Isaacs said:
The OC is perfectly fine and a very solid reel
The thunnus is the upgrade and as brilliant as they are, you don’t “need” one to catch barbel
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No, I use my bait and terminal tackle to catch my quarry, but demand the highest quality reel for playing and winding in
 
Jim Gregory said:
No, I use my bait and terminal tackle to catch my quarry, but demand the highest quality reel for playing and winding in
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There is nothing wrong with the OC and D versions. I’ve owned all 3 and currently have thunnus reels.
I’m also fairly clued up with the internal mechanics of them all. No one is going wrong with the OC. It’s a solid high quality reel
 
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