Tag: Reels

02 nd August 2017

Wednesday Review... Daiwa Windcast QDA

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… THEY BLOSSOMED! Looking for a set of reels which combines good looks and outstanding performance with a lovely, friendly, price tag? Then Daiwa’s updated version of their award-winning Windcast will be just right

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17 th October 2016

Sea Fishing Special – Fixed Spool Reel Review

Beach fishing has come a long way where reels are concerned. The earliest reels in common use by beach casters were wooden centrepins, often referred to as Scarborough reels. Simple, and quite useful in the hands of an expert caster, but nowhere near

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02 nd August 2016

Tackle Tuesday... Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTD Reel

When we heard that Shimano had announced a new big pit you can imagine our excitement. The brand has developed some of the best carp fishing reels over the years so we automatically set the bar high when we first heard about the Ultegra. This new

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23 rd February 2016

Tackle Tuesday… Abu 507 MKII Closed Face Reel

As seen in Match Fishing Magazine… Back to the future… Match fishings chief sub editor and river aficionado, David Haynes, takes a look at an updated classic reel - the Abu 507 MKII.Quick history lesson: Back in the days before commercials, when

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09 th February 2016

Tackle Tuesday… Shimano Stradic FK Reel

As seen in Match Fishing Magazine… Long-reputable tackle giant Shimano has cranked up the torque yet again in the reel department for 2016, with the release of the show-stopping Stradic FK - a flagship match reel with a new no-back-wind concept!

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02 nd February 2016

Tackle Tuesday… Fox FX9 Reel

Reviewed by Total Carp Fishing Magazine…The reel market has to be the most difficult to make your mark in, such has been the dominance of Shimano and Daiwa over the years. However, several companies are now finding that their products, when they

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Reels, Fox, Carp Fishing Reels, Total Carp Magazine, Fox FX9
15 th December 2015

Tackle Tuesday... Daiwa Tournament QDA Reel

Reviewed by Advanced Carp Fishing Magazine… The Rebirth… we present the Daiwa Tournament QDA - a workhorse reborn.The original Tournament 5000 was released in 1995, and has a well deserved reputation as being an incredibly hardy and ‘

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01 st December 2015

Tackle Tuesday… Daiwa Emblem BR25A

Reviewed by Total Carp Fishing Magazine…Daiwa has always had a certain prestige surrounding it’s products, particularly where reels are concerned. We’ve ventured to its latest trade show to find out all about the new releases for 2016 and to

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28 th October 2015

Wednesday Review... Wychwood Riot-S Black Big Pit

Reviewed by Advanced Carp Fishing Magazine… With medium big pits becoming ever-more popular due to their casting ability and more compact design, it was no hardship at all to test the new stealth offering from Wychwood. The Riot 65S is striking

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14 th October 2015

Sea Fishing Special – Beach Multiplier Review

Reviewed by Total Sea Fishing Magazine… Beach Reels - Multipliers Beach multiplier reels tend to be specialist tools, and they come in all shapes and sizes. They are differentiated from boat multipliers by having an open-cage design and no

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Guides & Tips, Fishing Tackle Guides, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Sea, Sea Fishing, Reels, Sea Fishing Reels, Multipliers, Total Sea Fishing Magazine, Beach Fishing Reels