Has anyone ever owned one of these. Im going to the US next week and was going to buy 3 of em...but i wanted to know if anyone has owned them first...
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These are very similar to the early Shimano reel I used to use for coastal work. They have a front mounted fighting drag and a rear mounted bait runner tension screw.
Very strong reels indeed. Ideal for long distance carp, beach casting, piking etc.
If you can get them for about $120.00 each you won't go far wrong.
Thanks mate. Thats what i wanted to hear. I was comparing them to a Diawa Emblem Pro, but i really like the look of the Shimano reels, and the price difference is significant too.
From what I've seen most of the US reels are built to withstand the rigours of saltwater fishing and most of the (better) front drag. And are therefore really good, robust reels.
I was tempted myself when I was over recently but settled for a few spools of braid and some lures.
Geoff I have the 3500B 's for Barbel fishing which replaced 3500A's which replaced triton Seaspins and 4500 A's for Pike Carp , recently joined by one 4500B.The B's are an improvement on the A series having better line lay , bigger spools and a few more bearings.As Gary said they are designed for inshore sea fishing .The baitrunner system is used for freelining livebaits intended for Tarpon.So the gearing is marine spec.They are bombproof and very much cheaper from the States as you would expect. I picked my 3500B's for less the forty quid each last December.I believe you should be paying itro 90 us$ for the 6500B's.Good choice.
Thanks Deecy, The website states the BTR6500B are $119 each, which i reckon is about ?66. Ive seen them here for ?100 each. They take 270 yards of 20Ib so they will be perfect for a big chuck spooled up with 30Ib fireline braid!
They have improved line lay,that is not to say they compare with other reels such as 10,000's and some of the big pits in that respect.If you after extreme long range you might be better served by some other reels but for everything else including up to distances capable by most of us they are fine.