Grauvell Herox Zr Match Reel

Advantages: 2 spools, 2 handles, looks good
Disadvantages: nothing major

...I got this reel for Christmas a couple of years ago from my late Mum's older sister's family (I actually asked for the Potenza, but the local tackle shop was out of them... so got this newer Ganza instead). It's available in in 5 different sizes for various types of fishing: 2403/030 - Holds 170m of 4lb Line 2403/035 - Holds 210m of 3lb Line 2403/040 - Holds 200m of 8lb line 2403/045 - Holds 230m of 10lb line 2403/050 - Holds 250m of 15lb line I guess the 030 version is for general coarse fishing...... Roach / Rudd / Perch / small Tench, etc. The 035 version is almost certainly for budding Bob Nudds & Alan Scotthorne's, as it's the only one in the range supplied with 2x Shallow Aluminium Match spools. The 040 version is the one I've got, I reckon that it's best use is for Chub, Barbel & Larger Tench + Carp in low... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent deals now available for cheap price
Disadvantages: Back spinning bail arm

...Through a lot of experience with actually using them, and also from taking time to look around when buying them, I have come to the opinion that Shimano reels cannot be beaten for quality. I have owned this reel for a couple of years now, and although its single handle is not as smooth as its double handled brothers, I can't fault it in any other way. It may not be quite as aesthetically pleasing as some of its more expensive elders (by that I mean its just because I like silver - and I like silver / grey reels), but have you ever seen a shimano reel that was not lookin' pretty amazing!! Their matt painted finish is very classy. The only real problem I had with it, is that when you leave the anti-reverse off (which a lot of match anglers like to do so that they can play fish by simply back-winding), the reel will spin backwards... Read review

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Advantages: Good casting distance, high speed retrieval, comfortable handle, good power
Disadvantages: Outer finishing seems not lasting too long.

...I own a 6000 series. Yes, it is quite big but actually it weigh the same as the 5500 series, and with added line capacity and more recovery per handle turn, it was an easy decision for me. Before this reel, my collection were mostly on 4000 series sort of size and capacity consist of few good name (shimano, daiwa, abu garcia). That was before I started shore fishing. A few thing that I learned that lead me on buying this particular reel were: 1. Shallow pit reel can't get the casting distance to beat the wave break. Bigger diameter released line smoother and better, hence greater distance. 2. Small handle and small handle turn make me feel like my reel is 'vulnerable' . With relatively smaller gearing relative to the size, it does reduce the lifespan. 3. I need big and comfortable handle grip for repeated casting and retrieving. 4... Read review

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