CARP REELS

What is on the Market?

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So rods and reels? In my opinion and without doubt, you can catch a fish with any rod and reel in working order.  Then again, quality can come at a price.  The evolution of carp fishing has been astounding in Europe over the last 20 years in which it has been even more competitive with carp angling tackle and bait only companies at large.  It is a niche that has a lot of competition so the more you spend doesn't necessarily mean you have the best equipment.  So reviews are integral to getting the best for your money.  The problem is these review sites are designed to drive you to retailers which is all good being you get what you want but does leave the dreaded thought of whether these reviews are honest. So my aim for this page is that you do get an honest review that you can hold as a carp fisherman's opinion but don't forget, that is all it is.... Us carpers tend to disagree on almost everything!!!

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So part of the main debate is, is it Shimano or Diawa where you get the best value for money?

The simple answer is that if you go down either of these routes, you will probably not regret it as they are the most common, reliable and exceptionally well built reels by well established company's that are in themselves trustworthy and  at the very top of the market!

Below is top of the range carp reels that are more than sufficiant for any carping and rival even the most costly of reel.

The market is wide open and some great company's making some great tackle.

What i have noticed is that to buy direct from the supplier has its challenges outside often being more expensive.

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Knowing that Amazon are ready to ship these products as soon as you hit the complete order button, simply eases the mind as other popular direct suppliers struggle with confident customer service and adhering to their claims on delivery time, if delivered at all. 

Still waiting on my net floats....

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Check the reels out below!

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Daiwa Tournament Basia BAS45QDA 10-15 lbs Test Carp Spinning Reel

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Daiwa’s ultimate long distance carp spinning reel features a lightweight Magnesium alloy body and rotor for minimum weight. A large diameter, ABS Long Cast aluminum spool makes getting maximum distance a breeze, even with lighter weight baits. The Quick Drag (QD) system developed specifically for carp fishing allows changing from free-spooling to maximum drag with less than a full turn of the drag knob.

FEATURES:

• 7 ball bearings

• Quick Drag system

• Magnesium body and rotor

• Machined aluminum handle with wooden knob

• Precision worm shaft levelwind lays line evenly on the spool

• Strong, Dura-Aluminum gears

• Infinite anti-reverse

• Aluminum ABS Long Cast spool design

• Air Bail®

• Lifetime bail spring

• Oversize, spring-loaded line clip for repeatable casting distance

• Reliable manual bail trip

• Manufactured in Japan to exacting standards

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Daiwa Cast’izm 25 QDA Big Pit Carp Fishing Reel

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Again, tapping into the long distance surf casting trends from Japan we have accomplished a new design breakthrough in long distance spool geometry. This time we have created a ‘compact’ approach around a 25mm stroke spool with a 65mm spool diameter (the same as the Basia) and a 66mm spool skirt. It is called Cast’izm.

The combination of spool shape, diameter and stroke has produced extraordinary casting results, pushing even the Basia in tests. But thanks to its shortened spool length the body becomes shorter too. The modest ratio of 4.7:1 delivers a useful power conversion aided by Digigear II, but importantly an impressive line retrieval of 96cm thanks to a filled spool circumference of around 200mm. This is a major asset when fishing at distance.

Apart from its astonishing casting ability the Cast’izm also features Mag Sealed. This protection from intrusion of water and debris via the rotor extends the lifespan of that ‘showroom’ winding feel and smoothes out initial winding inertia. Almost now standard features are QD quick drag and the HIP High Impact Protection line clip; must haves for any modern carp reel.

Toughness comes in the shape the Zaion body, the graphite Air Rotor and Air Bail which itself combined with Twistbuster make line travel all the more trouble free.

The Cast’izm maybe ‘smaller’ in certain departments but its compact shape still delivers ‘big’ in casting, features and looks. It is shaping the future.

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• New groundbreaking spool profile and 25mm stroke

• Compact Zaion body

• Mag Sealed

• QD Quick Drag

• Air Rotor (graphite)

• Air Bail

• Twistbuster

• HIP High Impact Protection line clip

• Digigear 2

• Machined aluminium spool

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DAM Carp Reel Quick 5 SLS 7000 FS Free Spool Reel

by DAM

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D.A.M. · Spinning · 11.3 kg max drag · Carp Fishing

The Quick SLS DLX 970 FD is the new flagship in DAM's carp andfeeder reels. DLX stands for deluxe and that is what this reel is,optically and technically! The reel is kept in matt black and comeswith foldable handle with wooden knob. Technically this reel is state-of-the-art, with top features like an ultra-slow wormschaft oscillating system for perfect line lay, That line lay gives you that extra meters often needed. With a line capacity of 400m for 0,35mm of line, nearly nothing is out of reach. Comes with a softtouch drag knob (micro-adjustable). 8 Double sealed stainless ball bearings 1 Instant anti-reverse needle bearing High-impact, ABS-graphite body Aluminium spool Ultra-slow oscillation system Extra thick bail arm Micro-adjustable front drag Foldable handle with wooden knob Multi disc carbon front drag Soft-touch drag knob Anti-Twist line roller stainless steel main shaft Stainless steel body screws 400m/0,35mm line capacity Also available in FS Free Spool model.« less

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• 8 Double sealed stainless ball bearings

• 1 Instant anti-reverse® needle bearing

• High-impact, ABS-graphite body

• Aluminium spool

• Ultra-slow oscillation system

• Extra thick bail arm

• Micro-adjustable front drag

• Foldable handle with wooden knob

• Multi disc carbon front drag

• Soft-touch drag knob

• Anti-Twist line roller

• stainless steel main shaft

• Stainless steel body screws

• 400m/0,35mm line capacity