From baitrunners to big pits

[Lee Golding]

Hi all!

 

Nice to be a new member on the forums :-D

 

I have some Wychwood Rogue Freespins. Nice reels, not quite Shimano baitrunners, but not far off in everyday use.

 

Its time I upgrade, and I'm considering some bigger pit type reels. But I don't know whether I'm keen on switching from baitrunner type mechanisms and those reels that you tighten the front drag after a run.

 

I'm worried about missing a take, during the time it takes to tighten the front drag to a suitable tension. Obviously the baitrunners just require a turn of the handle.

 

I'm looking at the Daiwa Emcast Evo 5500 Reels. I want to spend about £150 for 2 reels.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Thanks,

 

Lee.

[Elton]

Go here and spend less!!!!!

 

http://www.fishing-direct.com/home.php?cat=31

 

Daiwa Emcast Plus 5500 - £49.99

[carpstar]

Hi all!

 

Nice to be a new member on the forums :-D

 

I have some Wychwood Rogue Freespins. Nice reels, not quite Shimano baitrunners, but not far off in everyday use.

 

Its time I upgrade, and I'm considering some bigger pit type reels. But I don't know whether I'm keen on switching from baitrunner type mechanisms and those reels that you tighten the front drag after a run.

 

I'm worried about missing a take, during the time it takes to tighten the front drag to a suitable tension. Obviously the baitrunners just require a turn of the handle.

 

I'm looking at the Daiwa Emcast Evo 5500 Reels. I want to spend about £150 for 2 reels.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Thanks,

 

Lee.

 

Try these

 

Shimano

 

Wychwood

 

Ultimate

 

Daiwa

[Lee Golding]

Go here and spend less!!!!!

 

http://www.fishing-direct.com/home.php?cat=31

 

Daiwa Emcast Plus 5500 - £49.99

 

Thanks but I'm looking for the Evo 5500. Best price so far:

 

http://www.climaxtackle.com/Merchant2/4.13...ode=DWEMEVO5500

 

So anyways, is it easy to get used to reels without baitrunner mechanisms? Probably a very silly question though! LOL.

 

Thanks,

 

Lee.

[pikergonecarpin]

Thanks but I'm looking for the Evo 5500. Best price so far:

 

http://www.climaxtackle.com/Merchant2/4.13...ode=DWEMEVO5500

 

So anyways, is it easy to get used to reels without baitrunner mechanisms? Probably a very silly question though! LOL.

 

Thanks,

 

Lee.

 

If you like fishing with baitrunners why not just get a couple of shimano 8000gte's? great reels a plently big for distance casting, if thats why your after big pits? Easily within your budget too....

 

I personally have tried big pits (Okuma Axeons) but couldn't get top grips fishing without a baitrunner (trying to tighten up a front drag reel while the spool is melting off into the sunset isn't that easy...)

 

Paul.

[Marginmaster]

Save up and get a set of Daiwa infinity BR5500's, big pit and baitrunner, I'll not buy another carp reel again.

[Tony U]

I have often wondered why we don't use 6500 size multipliers for carp fishing?

They always have had a bait runner facility, they cast like a dream; once you have mastered them and they have a great drag system.

But like the rest of the herd, I use Shimano Baitrunners and Daiwa Emblem Big Pits.

Edited August 11, 2006 by Tony U

[RUDD]

you could save up for some 10000xtes

[CARPBUTT]

Thanks but I'm looking for the Evo 5500. Best price so far:

 

http://www.climaxtackle.com/Merchant2/4.13...ode=DWEMEVO5500

 

So anyways, is it easy to get used to reels without baitrunner mechanisms? Probably a very silly question though! LOL.

 

Thanks,

 

Lee.

not a problem mate all you do when you get a run is as you strike you just cup the spool in your hand gently and a quick twist on the front drag and your back in touch with the fish . this takes just a few seconds and is very easy to master. you could also buy the bait runner conversions but in my opinion they are a waste of money as you still have to cup the spool on the strike. hope this helps mate

[RobStubbs]

I've had a number of big pit reels - with bait runner conversions. I had the emblems, then tournaments and now I've switched back to the shimano big pit bait runners. I never really liked the conversions and in most cases it made the clutch a lot worse, and the conversion was a pian to use. I'm glad I switched back and the reels are much nicer to use and the clutches very smooth.

 

As for multipliers - yep often suggested but no point. They cannot out cast fixed spool reels unless you go over 200 yards and that's not typical carp fishing territory They also take a lot of getting used to and even with 6500's they are still fickle. And lastly you really need practice to avoid birdsnests casting at night. I've had enough sea fishing in daylight (with a 6500 and 7000) so stick to fixed spool reels would be a sensible suggestion.

 

Rob.