Youngs Bj Bob James Centrepin Reel

Advantages: Low price
Disadvantages: Cheap and poorly manufactured

...Scierra reels are econmically priced but tend to be let down by poor manufacture. as in the IC3 a good reel with three spare spools and a cordura case to hold the reels it is a good buy. The reel struggles in use as the cheaply made plastic spools are stiff and need to be sanded with a fine paper to get them to turn freely. They are not suitable for sea fly fishing as the o-ring under the spool traps sand and salt. The die cast alluminium cast is good and the change from left hand wind to right is a little fidly. All in all it is a good reel for the price and the three spare spools give you the flexibility of different lines.... Read review

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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 double figures... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent value for money, good drag system, good capacity
Disadvantages: None I have fond yet

...I bought this reel in June to use mainly for my Salmon fishing First impressions are that it looks a good reel and is attractively finished It is fitted with an aluminum spool but also comes complete with two spare spools which are of the graphite type The reel is very smooth, running on 7 ball bearings, and the drag is adjusted by means of a 'dial knob' on the rear of the casing. I have to say I am impressed by the quality of the drag and it has been tested several times with some hard running Salmon. Line recovery is very good with it as the reel has a ratio of 5:1 The reel is fitted with a standard handle but also comes with a 'double' handle as a spare. I have to say, I am not keen on the double handle and much prefer the feel of the standard one. The reel capacity is stated 220yd of 10lb line which is more than adequate. I... Read review

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