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Reels for basias

J

John Smith 2

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Just bought a couple of 2.75 basias and need reels to compliment them. Thunnus’s well recommended but not easy to find so appreciate your thoughts. ( Sold my full top of the range collection last year due to a health issue but now in the process of trying to replace everything)
Thanks for any suggestions
 
I've got Shimano X Aero 6000s on mine, not everyone's cup of tea, but I like them. I just can't get on with front drags.

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Okuma Aventa Baitfeeders in 5000 or 6000 (only spool depth is different, spool diameted identical)

They really look the business :)


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Very compact for a baitrunner, not unwieldy at all.

Super smooth, very smooth quick drag with very fine adjustments, full alu spools (including spare) one touch folding handle, proper metal line clip, balance well on a 2lb+ t/c rod, decent cranking power when retrieving big feeders in heavy flow.
They're about a third of the price of what they perform at, really top teir reels for not a lot of money.

I have a pair and played many double figure Barbel effortlessly on both small rivers like the Derwent and mighty rivers like the Trent.

www.okumafishing.com

Aventa Baitfeeder Spinning Reel | OKUMA Fishing Rods and Reels - OKUMA FISHING TACKLE CO., LTD.

Okuma Aventa Baitfeeder spinning reels feature on/off auto trip bait feeding system allows anglers to disengage their spinning reel spool and allow their bait to run freely. Slow Oscillation System can improve line lay. Equip with one touch handle with wood knob. An extra aluminum spool can be...
www.okumafishing.com www.okumafishing.com
 
Okuma Aventa Baitfeeders in 5000 or 6000 (only spool depth is different, spool diameted identical)

They really look the business :)


AB5000.jpg


Very compact for a baitrunner, not unwieldy at all.

Super smooth, very smooth quick drag with very fine adjustments, full alu spools (including spare) one touch folding handle, proper metal line clip, balance well on a 2lb+ t/c rod, decent cranking power when retrieving big feeders in heavy flow.
They're about a third of the price of what they perform at, really top teir reels for not a lot of money.

I have a pair and played many double figure Barbel effortlessly on both small rivers like the Derwent and mighty rivers like the Trent.

www.okumafishing.com

Aventa Baitfeeder Spinning Reel | OKUMA Fishing Rods and Reels - OKUMA FISHING TACKLE CO., LTD.

Okuma Aventa Baitfeeder spinning reels feature on/off auto trip bait feeding system allows anglers to disengage their spinning reel spool and allow their bait to run freely. Slow Oscillation System can improve line lay. Equip with one touch handle with wood knob. An extra aluminum spool can be...
www.okumafishing.com www.okumafishing.com
 
Daiwa 20 whisker 25QD on my basias absolutely love them

www.fishingtackleandbait.co.uk

Daiwa 20 Whisker 25QD Reel Fishing Tackle and Bait

Reels with a 25mm spool stroke have become the prevailing choice for carp fishing over short and medium distances in the last few years. The combination of a large and extra-wide spool with a small and compact body allows for the design of lig .... £277.99.
www.fishingtackleandbait.co.uk
 
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Thanks for all the advice. Always had shimano reels. All my rods and poles have been Daiwa so will check their reels out maybe
 
Are the Daiwa castizm and the 25qd now discontinued? Just been told that in Wickersley angling? Guess I’m now looking at shimanos.
 
John Smith 2 said:
Are the Daiwa castizm and the 25qd now discontinued? Just been told that in Wickersley angling? Guess I’m now looking at shimanos.
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They still do lots of 25QD reels just the Cast'izm name has Seemingly been dropped.

21 Tournament feeder QD is nearest replacement.

Others with same body and spool size:

Whisker 25QD
23 TDR Distance 25QD
 
If you can't get Thunnus Jon, the 6000/8000 are a good second. I have had the castizm BRs, very nice reels, couldn't fault them, however the Thunnus were a far better balance for me.
 
Just been doing a search for you Jon... you can buy thunnus on amazon...
If your set on a Thunnus.
 
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