This is reel a MONSTER!
This high quality, 5+1 ball bearing, fitted with instant anti-reverse reel was developed with the help and expertise of Team England. The 5+1 bearing configuration gives it a strength and smoothness you would normally associate with much more expensive reels. With a line capacity of 275yds of 20lb mono and a retrieve of 4:1.1 this reel is capable of landing monster fish.
I loaded the reel with 15lb Ultima F1 line, with a 60lb Penn International Shockleader.
The reel feels smooth when retrieving line, weights and fish and lays line nicely on the large aluminium spool. Retrieval is comfortable due the large handle and is capable of pulling end tackle from snags in weed.
Casting is a breeze, especially with my overhead thump style.
The reel looks great and feels like a quality piece of kit. So far there has been no problems, bird nests or over runs of line. The only problem coming from the shockleader spooling of the reel when not kept tight!
Meani Straights - Isle of Anglesey
A good test of character for the reel would be on the rough ground and heavy tidal straights between North Wales and The Isle of Anglesey.
Using a heavy weight than previously and large baits would the gearing to the test.
First cast saw the rig, weight and large bait being punched to it's destination on the side of a sandbank, the line cascading off the spool nicely. With the front drag set to firm, due to the strong flowing currents, the rod tip started to twitch. When reeling in the line, fish and end tackle, the large handle and smooth bearings made it easy and effortless.
A lead-lift was added to the rigs due to the conditions but the reel easily coped with the demands we threw at it due to it's 4:1.1 retrieve, and at times pulling half the seaweed from the straights in with it.
Unfortunately, this reel only comes with one spool and no spare, so a snapped shockleader meant we had to use a back-up reel for the rest of this session and cut the test short.
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