Spro Reels

[tincatinca]

I have been looking around for a while now with a view to updating some of my float and feeder reels. In the past I have generally looked leaned toward earlier made in Japan Shimanos or the rarlier virtually bullet proof ABU Cardinals however, from listening to Sportsman on here coupled with a bit of net research, I recently purchased a new Spro Redarc. Having now tried it out for both feeder and float fishing, I am extremely impressed with it and as such have managed to get a couple more used ones off ebay. The reels are very smooth and compact with a superb front clutch and also have a good sized spool with excellent line lay. They are not cheap but if anyone is looking for something comparable say for example with a Shimano Stradic or the higher end Daiwa match reels they are in my opinion well worth a look. I have put a couple of pictures comparing the size with a little Cardinal C3. They come with 2 spools one being a shallow match spool ideal for float fishing and a deeper spool for feeder work. There are many other good match reels such as the Shakespeare mach 3s but these I feel are a little bit special but of course only time will tell.

 

[Sportsman]

I have been looking around for a while now with a view to updating some of my float and feeder reels. In the past I have generally looked leaned toward earlier made in Japan Shimanos or the rarlier virtually bullet proof ABU Cardinals however, from listening to Sportsman on here coupled with a bit of net research, I recently purchased a new Spro Redarc. Having now tried it out for both feeder and float fishing, I am extremely impressed with it and as such have managed to get a couple more used ones off ebay. The reels are very smooth and compact with a superb front clutch and also have a good sized spool with excellent line lay. They are not cheap but if anyone is looking for something comparable say for example with a Shimano Stradic or the higher end Daiwa match reels they are in my opinion well worth a look. I have put a couple of pictures comparing the size with a little Cardinal C3. They come with 2 spools one being a shallow match spool ideal for float fishing and a deeper spool for feeder work. There are many other good match reels such as the Shakespeare mach 3s but these I feel are a little bit special but of course only time will tell.

 

 

That's a relief. I am always nervous about recommending items of tackle, especially expensive ones, but I was on pretty safe ground with this one.

I don't know of anyone who has tried one and failed to be impressed.

[Dick Dastardly]

Think I will stick with the C3 Paul (allthough mine is no where as pretty as your example!) Trouble is the C3 is very hard to get hold of at a non outrageous price today! so the Spro model might be a good alternative for those still looking for a U/L dropshotting reel.

[Tigger]

Although i've sold all my abu c4's and 5's i'd prefer them than the spro's.

[tincatinca]

Although i've sold all my abu c4's and 5's i'd prefer them than the spro's.

 

Ah, I will be keeping my Cardinals so will hve the choice of either

 

[Tigger]

Ah, I will be keeping my Cardinals so will hve the choice of either

 

 

 

Paul, you can't fool me m8 you just like living in a house full of fishing gear .

[tincatinca]

Paul, you can't fool me m8 you just like living in a house full of fishing gear .

 

Yes, though I am under orders to dispose a fair bit of it. She has been up in the loft and found a few things that she should't have

[Tigger]

Yes, though I am under orders to dispose a fair bit of it. She has been up in the loft and found a few things that she should't have

 

 

Oh yeah..........

[tincatinca]

Its mates have arrived now, 2 for the feeders and 1 for the float.

 

[Tigger]

Its mates have arrived now, 2 for the feeders and 1 for the float.

 

 

 

Blimey Paul, you've gone berserk