new reels for france trip

[nozdog]

Hi, I,m looking to buy some new Shimano baitrunner reels for a trip to france at the end of the year. At the moment I have shimano 8000 re reels and dont think they will be up to the job for my trip to france? The lake I will be fishing is 16 acers with crap upto 50lbs. just after some info if anyone can help?

 

[Elton]

Take a look at the Hooked site, as there are bigger versions available there:

 

http://fishing-direct.co.uk/home.php?cat=31

 

If you call Spencer there on 01638 661594, he will advise, as he fishes France himself. Mention my name and he'll fall over backwards to help, I hope!

[Chubstar]

I can't see why the 8000's would not be up to the job in France, is the lake round or long and thin, what distances are you looking to fish?

[Polly]

Hi, I,m looking to buy some new Shimano baitrunner reels for a trip to france at the end of the year. At the moment I have shimano 8000 re reels and dont think they will be up to the job for my trip to france? The lake I will be fishing is 16 acers with crap upto 50lbs. just after some info if anyone can help?

 

 

 

Gotta be some big ol' fish in that lake if their "crap" weighs 50lbs !!!!!!!!!

[FaTzy]

Gotta be some big ol' fish in that lake if their "crap" weighs 50lbs !!!!!!!!!

 

 

lol just wat i was thinking Polly

[RobStubbs]

I can't see why the 8000's would not be up to the job in France, is the lake round or long and thin, what distances are you looking to fish?

 

Got to agree with that. I always use exactly the same gear in France as in England. The reels are perfectly fine and more than capable of doing the job with any sized carp.

 

Rob.

[Oldfellah]

Your current reels will be absolutely fine for the lake you are fishing. Our lake is 15 acres and reels like the 8000 are used by a great many of our anglers and they never consider they are at a disadvantage. My only reason for changing from my own 8000GTE reels for French fishing was the much better clutch on my Longcasts. Have good time !!