Any suggestions on Fixed Spool Reels for Shore duties

[jason78]

I'm looking to buy two new fixed spool reels for shore duties (18lb line), Im considering buying the following:

Shimano Aerlex XS8000
and maybe a
Penn Surfmaster 850

Any recommendations much appreciated

[pingu]

had a surfmaster 70(forerunner to 750 and 850) baggie now has it its a solid bit of kit no probs with 18lb line either I would buy again

use shimanos piking(not that model though) again good brand of reels

bet that hasnt helped has it

dave

[jason78]

Originally Posted by pingu

had a surfmaster 70(forerunner to 750 and 850) baggie now has it its a solid bit of kit no probs with 18lb line either I would buy again

use shimanos piking(not that model though) again good brand of reels

bet that hasnt helped has it

dave

Thx for the reply Dave

[Lazarus]

Hi Jason,

I think Dave's spot on about Shimano. I've got several for coarse fishing including some elderly baitrunners and they're all going strong.

I bought a Shimano Ultegra XSA 10,000 a few months ago. It's a lovely reel but the price made my eyes water a bit. It comes with one shallow and one deeper spool so I've put 20lb braid on the shallow and 15lb mono on the deeper one. They both cast well and so far I haven't cracked off the braid on this reel ( I did several times on another make of fixed spool because the braid seemed to come off in loops and get caught on the first ring).

Shimano gets my vote.

[maghouse]

Cant go far wrong with the Okuma FS reels IMHO .... worth a look !

[jason78]

Originally Posted by Lazarus

Hi Jason,

I think Dave's spot on about Shimano. I've got several for coarse fishing including some elderly baitrunners and they're all going strong.

I bought a Shimano Ultegra XSA 10,000 a few months ago. It's a lovely reel but the price made my eyes water a bit. It comes with one shallow and one deeper spool so I've put 20lb braid on the shallow and 15lb mono on the deeper one. They both cast well and so far I haven't cracked off the braid on this reel ( I did several times on another make of fixed spool because the braid seemed to come off in loops and get caught on the first ring).

Shimano gets my vote.

If only I could afford one of those, great reel !!!

[jason78]

Originally Posted by maghouse

Cant go far wrong with the Okuma FS reels IMHO .... worth a look !

Ive had a few Daiwas and Okumas FS reels, did the job for a while but didnt last long, the Okumas are good value for money though.

[gullyworm]

Had a Diawa millionex 9,000 for 17 years now,they make excellent reels ,but for me it has to be the shimano,had a aerlex about ten years and although the model is now old you will not go wrong.
Rob is right about the Okuma though,he s hammered his and its still going strong.

[jason78]

Originally Posted by gullyworm

Had a Diawa millionex 9,000 for 17 years now,they make excellent reels ,but for me it has to be the shimano,had a aerlex about ten years and although the model is now old you will not go wrong.
Rob is right about the Okuma though,he s hammered his and its still going strong.

If a reel lasts me over five years I will be well happy !!!

[jason78]

Lads, might be a stupid question but looking on ebay theres lots of reels described as carp reels, are these ok for sea fishing, is there any difference ?