float and feeder reels

matt6900 · #1 (**permalink**) 5th October 2006, 05:41 PM

right lads im looking to buy a couple of decent reels for float and feeder fishing, what am i looking for when choosing a reel for either? price range around £50 each! thanks in advance

Oneabung · #2 (**permalink**) 6th October 2006, 09:05 AM

Feeder wise you cant beat the Shimano range IMHO, Float wise look at the Daiwas... but much depends on the type of fishing you are doing... is it long range feeder or are we talking carp puddles or rivers...

matt6900 · #3 (**permalink**) 6th October 2006, 03:58 PM

as far as feeder fishing goes it will be mainly short work up to 30yrd on commercials for carp upto 8lb with maggot and small groundbait feeders?

stikflote · #4 (**permalink**) 6th October 2006, 07:39 PM

then have a look at the okuma range excellent reels

Oneabung · #5 (**permalink**) 9th October 2006, 09:03 AM

I would go for one of the Shimano range like the 4000.. excellent for up to about 60 yards and they last forever with a little TLC

stikflote · #6 (**permalink**) 9th October 2006, 10:07 PM

i think with shimano reels you are paying for the name, at least with okuma,s you get five year warranty

ridgeacre · #7 (**permalink**) 16th October 2006, 07:41 PM

Matt Get yourself over to WMAC, Bills lane they are doing some good deals on reels and rods (Yard sale as they call them).Been over today spent a few bob.

billy whizz · #8 (**permalink**) 19th October 2006, 09:50 PM

bought one of the small OKUMA baitrunner reels 2 seasons ago for £30 to try for method fishing as i had a lucky escape at drayton with rod going in. To say the least it exceeded all expectations and handles all you can throw at it. Recently fish to 15lb at Larford at about 60 yards