Reel choice help?

[Big Spence]

I managed to pick up the following Rods and Reels off ebay in one sale, Preston 13ft carbonactive float rod, Preston 12ft super feeder, Middy 12ft carbon live 3 G heavy feeder and the reels where Shimano 3000 S GTM RB reel and a Abu premier 704 my question is i know its a bit of a mine field buying the right reels for the right situation but looking to get another two so i have one for each rod i cant see me using the Abu as i havent a clue how to use it!!
Been through a few old posts and heading in the Shimano area so far, will probably be just doing a bit of pleasure fishing to start then once i pick things up maybe do some local matches sold a few Sea rods and have about £200 to spend on two fixed spools, Cheers in advance

Spence.

[Lord Paul of Sheffield]

Shinano do some baby bait runners cant remember the name but sell for around 60 quid

[barbelboi]

Originally Posted by Lord Paul of Sheffield

Shinano do some baby bait runners cant remember the name but sell for around 60 quid

The DL4000RA and 2500 series.
Jerry

[sam vimes]

Whilst there's no law about it, I'd tend to want to use both of the reels you have for float fishing. I'd probably look to a 4000 sized reel(s) for the feeder rods. With £100 per reel burning a hole in your pocket, you should have no problem in getting something very good for your money.

Might be worth having a look at the Bobco website. Bear in mind that every bank holiday weekend they do an extra 20% off.

[barbelboi]

Spence, IMO The Preston 13ft carbonactive float rod was an exceptional rod when it first arrived and still ticks the right boxes for me. I still enjoying using mine, bought c2000 and a friend still uses/abuses his fishing up in the water for 20lb plus carp with 8lb line.
Jerry

[guest39]

I bought a couple of Shimano Aero Baitrunners off Ebay for feeder fishing £25 and £20 each. 3000 Size (I think) quite old but in great condition.

[Big Spence]

Thanks for the info everyone it seems i've opened a can of worms so many different models to choose from never had the problem with Sea Reels just fill up, wind up and out she goes!!