Daiwa Regal verses Shimano GT Baitrunner

[Matthew Nightingale (ACA)]

My existing reel is a Shimano Baitrunner but I'm putting together another rod and reel so my lad can use my old set. Would have just bought another Baitrunner but a friend has recommended a Daiwa. Never used a Daiwa reel but I have heard they have a good reputation but are expensive. What do people think? Got about £75 - £100 to play with and am going to use it for barbel on the Ribble.

[Stealph Viper]

I had the original Regal x Reels when i first started Carp Fishing, a good few years ago now, they were ok, but they really didn't have many frills for the money i paid for them, but they did the job.

I would personally go for the Okuma Epix Pro BaitFeeder Reels if i was to choose a reel now that didn't break the bank, but, had a good all round reputation for performing.

They retail for around £60.00p, if it was just for Barbel Fishing i would probably chose the EPB 40 OR THE EPB 50.

Here is a link with some additional specifications for you to browse over.

Cheshire Fishing - Okuma Epix Pro Baitfeeder EPB30, EPB40, EPB50, EPB60, EPB65 Reel

Good luck with what ever you end up choosing.

[Jeff Woodhouse]

Daiwa are pretty good, the Regal BRi would be ok for starters


Or move up to the better model for £10 more

[peter crabtree]

I have only ever bought Shimano reels including baitrunners,but the last reel I bought was a diawa 2508 match reel for a change, its a nice reel to use,however if I had to fault diawa, I wish they had the push button spool release like shimano,I can envisage changing spools, and the screw top drag and spool attachment dropping in the river, or losing it somehow.£££££££££

[amushroom]

got some original regals, line lay was pants, and they didnt last, but the freespool was pukka, with such a noise you didnt need a buzzer,
stick to shimano, theyre aint none better, mine aint worn out even though as old as the regals and had as much use

[Sean Meeghan]

I've been using Regals for the past 15 years and I can't fault them. They are just starting to show their age, but I can't really complain!

They do have a lovely loud click on the drag/baitrunner which I like.

[Jeff Spiller]

I fish for barbel with both reel's, both are very good, though I am amazed at how much the regal flexi's when playing fish.
If I had to pick one of them, it would be the shimano that I would keep.

[tigger]

Originally Posted by Matthew Nightingale (ACA)

Got about £75 - £100 to play with and am going to use it for barbel on the Ribble.

You should be able to pick a pair of shimano 5010's up on ebay for that.

[POLO]

It's funny this but I swear by Shimmano reels but love Diawa rods. I have two Shimmano 5010 baitrunners and 2 of the old heavy feeder Diawa Tornado Z porky pig range when fishing for Barbel. I find that the clutch adjustments of the Shimmano more easily accessable when playing a fish and the front drag system on Diawa's awkward to use. Plus thepush button is better by far.

[johnnyfby]

For a few pound more a Shimano 4000D would be a better choice. Its the one without the big handle too.

johnny