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thanks so much that is really useful. I owe you beers sometime! Will read up on non fly reel sizings. I have a complete spinning set up i got for like £35 new online, both shimano rod and reel. This is a super light setup though 5-15g.baitrunner (freespool) facility - is this just adjustable drag on the top of the spool? just watched a video on it
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@Bobbo, as an afterthought, I would avoid Wychwood coarse reels in general, this isn't tackle snobbery I have tried them and binned them within a season, their fly reels are fine (I have 2).
My go-to reels for everything from chub to carp and heavyish spinning are Shimano ST6000RB, these have the useful baitrunner (freespool) facility. I have 6 of these and none have failed in about 7 years. They're £55 new on ebay. I have got a posh 6000 Shimano for bass, pollack and overseas trips, but that is £200 which is what you pay for saltwater resistance, superb clutch and bombproof build quality.