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You won't use anything better than the twinpower xd in 3000 or 4000 for far bank long range wag or bolo style work.
Oozes quality , only used my 4000xg 3 times since October, but have not experienced a reel like it for float work, apart from the mgs versions from 20yrs ago .
Might even try a...
I'm in a similar situation in a particular area, where I can beach the barbel in 8“ of water when possible, depending on how much I've bullied them. The odd one needs a net but have had a few over 14lb that I've unhooked in the water without the need for a net.
In a similar peg it's hit and...
When I match fished almost exclusively, it was Shimano twin power mgs in 2500 for chub and grayling, and the 4000 if I knew berties were around. Hard to come by now and only a few reels that may be have bettered them.
It really depends on you're style of fishing, if you're only lobbing 2to4oz short then 1.75 will be more than adequate, if you're chucking 3 to 6 oz then 2.25 would be good.
But if you're on the tidal you may need to step up a little.
But the main determining factor is the beast itself, I e...
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