Michael Humberstone
Senior Member & Supporter
Ebay?.Anybody know where I can get a spare spool for one to these? Cracking reel though!
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Ebay?.Anybody know where I can get a spare spool for one to these? Cracking reel though!
Anybody know where I can get a spare spool for one to these? Cracking reel though!
a good question to revive an old thread. How are they now?…. I don’t think they are particularly good reels from a reliability point of view.I have recently seen that reel on offer 5000-c size it does seem to fit what I am looking for a nice deep spool . I have noted the discussion dates, can any one give me an update after some years as to how they feel about them now?.
I purchased a new pair for my tench rods about 2-3 years ago. One of them failed within months of buying. The tackle dealer sorted the problem out without issue. My personal view is that the build quality is lacking. I sold them on and replaced with the old second hand Shimano aeros. I appreciate that others will have a different opinion on the build quality. They look nice though. . .Barbel fishing is almost as bad as carping for 'new gear' syndrome . . .!
Have been using my trusty 20yr old plus ye olde Shimano Aero GT 5500's for the river (normally part of my small water / floater fishing / carp stalking set up) and they are fine in principle in terms of weight balance and baitrunner system - however they are 'sticky' in terms of rear drag (which I've never liked) and also have a narrow small spool which means a lot of twist and more frequent line changes etc . . .
Have never used a baitrunner on my main carp rods (unnecessary) but understand the need for rivers etc so have been looking at these Daiwas which are relatively new as they seem to tick all boxes - main front drag / rear baitrunner drag - anyone got any experience in using them for barbel . . .?
Cheers Chris