Baitrunner reel advice please!

[hitcher8]

I know the shimano reels are known as the best but they are a little out of my price range. I have been looking at these reels and hoped someone might tell me which they think would be my best bet:

Shakespeare Omni X Freespool

Okuma Interceptor Pro 50

Pure Fishing ABU CARDINAL 103 FR

Okuma Proforce Baitfeeder Reel PRFB155

Okuma Longbow Bait Feeder Reel LB-50

Any other ideas would be very much appreciated.

Thanks all!

---------- Post added at 06:02 ---------- Previous post was at 05:52 ----------

just seen this reel as well:

Mitchell Premium 50 fr Baitrunner

Thanks for any help or advice!

 

[sam vimes]

What's your upper price limit? You can get Shimano baitrunners for a reasonable price if you shop around and are prepared to accept last year's models.

Erics Angling Centre / Shimano Super Baitrunner Xtea / Fox Evolution Bedchair / Fox Warrior Es Elite, Leeds, UK

Erics Angling Centre / Shimano Super Baitrunner Xtea / Fox Evolution Bedchair / Fox Warrior Es Elite, Leeds, UK

 

[mol]

I'm a massive shimmy fan for fixed spool reels, IMO they make excellent reels. Having said that I hear nothing but praise for Okuma reels and the prices are good. The Okuma's might not look as tarty as some but they seem to perform superbly. I'm after a new reel at the moment and I'm going to buy an Okuma to see what they're like.

 

[quickcedo]

I have an Okuma with the free spool facillity. I've had it for maybe 4 years now. Not a fault to be found. I think I paid about £30 for it at a show. Perhaps not as much "street cred" as a Shimano but who cares as long as it works.

 

[hitcher8]

Cheers guys sounds like its between the Shimo and the Okuma!

No word on the other reels mentioned? Im looking to spend no more the £30-£40 max as im only just getting into carping seriously.

Cheers again

 

[Wobbly Face (As Per Ed)]

I do like Shimano reels, have 2 baitrunners 5000 size. Despite this, I also have a couple of Okuma Interceptors 4000 size and no problem whatsoever apart from some silver paint coming off the front drag adjust/spool fixing nut which is plastic. To me, less bling to reflect sunshine and spook the fish.

 

[quickcedo]

No word on the other reels mentioned?

We're not that rude

 

[S-Kippy]

We're not that rude

I am. :w

Okuma or Shimano are the only contenders on that list IMO...and I wouldn't ignore a good second hand example off t'Bay. I got 2 minty Okuma Epix Pro 40's for less than £60 the pair in Jan. Super reels.

I dont know the particular models you mention but I have a few Okumas in various sizes/configurations and they are all first class reels.

 

[Poshpaul (Angling Trust and PaSC)]

I Have Shimano bait-runners and exages but also have a few Okuma Epix...the original design. Whilst the Okumas are not bait-runners if the quality of their bait-runners is same as epix then go for those without question.

 

[noknot]

Are Shimano linked to Okuma in some way???

 

[mol]

Are Shimano linked to Okuma in some way???

I've heard that Okuma make/made bits for Shimano reels.

 

[noknot]

Thank's Mol, I thought Okuma were Korean based, but under the Shimano umberela? Sorry I should Google it!

 

[Pete Shears]

I have 3 Okuma Powerliners which I use for piking - come with spare spools,sort of a small big pit reel if that makes sense - try Climax Tackle or JK Angling,can't remember which one I bought them from - a friend of mine who used to work in a tackle shop in Leicstershire recommended them,they never had any in stock-straight out of the door,he auggested the Internet for an even better deal

 

[hitcher8]

Thanks for the help guys! Just found a Shimano Baitrunner at Go Outdoors for £42 figured that would be a good start!

Cheers again for all the advice!