Reel for perch, roach

[Darren George]

Guys need a reel for float / tip fishing rivers for perch, roach, chub - that sort of thing.

Need at least one spare spool.

£50 ish quid to spend.

Daiwa exceler look good. Not sure on size though.

Any recommendations before I head to the tackle shop?

 

[Ian Hugo Arnott]

Shimano Alivio 2500RA

Hugo

 

[Chris Jones]

Daiwa exceler look good. Not sure on size though.

I doubt it would be my choice but then I am an unashamed Shimano fan.
However, if you can get any Exceler new for fifty quid it would appear to be a good deal. I'd probably plump for a 3000 size in a Daiwa and a 3000/4000 size in a Shimano reel.

http://www.tackle2u.com/reels/float/feeder/spinning-reels/daiwa-exceler-2500-3500-to-clear/flypage.tpl.html Old stock but the right price. Might be worth looking at the 2500 as Daiwa reels often come up a little large compared to others.

 

[John Walker]

a shimano gtm, get a good secondhand one for about 40quid, good clutch and decent fighting drag

 

[Darren George]

Sorted, thanks for the help