good deal or just a lump of rubbish?

[matchfishingboi]

hi guys looking for two identical reels for my float and feeder rods. im looking for small reels that don't have bad back wind problems. i have found these two reels that look and sound good but i was wondering what you guys think. here is the link : Avanti STR3500 Match reel twin pack - Dragon Carp Direct

www.fishingsos.yolasite.com

cheers

dominic(14)

[Silvers Si]

Hi Dominic,

If they suit your budget then they will be fine BUT you do only get what you pay for!!!
I dont know the reels in question, i would say that they will do the intended job but there will be better reels around.

If you are serious about your fishing & by the look of the amount of enthusiasm and interest you show you will soon out grow reels like these.

Maybe save your pennies up and get a couple of second hand reels at a later date, may take a little longer but in the long run buying something better will save you money.

[SPADGER]

Go to your local tackle shop mate

[luke carpstalker]

Does the fact you can buy 2 reels for a tenner not tell you all you need to know?

[BIG COL]

To be honest Dominic
Over the last 30yrs the technology in reels has come on in leaps & bounds
Reels that are now for sale @ ridiculously low prices are better today than a reel that would have cost a weeks wages in the 80s
A few years back during the change over from Closed face to open i started to use budget priced reels ,
with the intention of changing them every 12 months
I still have a few that are still in good order that are 20yrs old
Dont be afraid to use a budget reel mate even if it only lasts 1 year it will be a bargain
You can always upgrade your tackle as you improve