TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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167 results
89%Fox
Fox EOS Pro 10000
The Fox EOS Pro 10000 brings proper big-pit capacity, free-spool control and smart carp-friendly touches into a reel that’ll feel at home on commercial lakes and bigger waters alike.
89%Daiwa
3000-CXH
The Legalis LT 3000-CXH is a light, fast-retrieve spinning reel built for lure anglers who want nimble handling, a useful spool size and enough drag for serious fish.
94%Shimano
C5000 XG
A cracking high-speed predator reel with the drag, gearing and line capacity to handle big lures, hard runs and a fair bit of rough stuff.
89%Shimano
NAS2500FC
The Shimano Nasci FC 2500 brings smooth gearing, a sensible 2500 size and plenty of useful features without turning your lure setup into a wallet-buster.
89%Abu Garcia
REVO5 WINCH LP
A proper low-profile baitcaster for anglers who want slow, powerful retrieves, a cracking drag and enough capacity for serious predator work.
89%Abu Garcia
SP30 / size 3000 variant
A fast, feature-packed predator reel with a proper punchy retrieve, smooth gearing and a useful braid-ready spool. But is the Rocket too specialised for everyday coarse fishing?
92%Daiwa
Daiwa 24 TDR QD 2500
Compact, silky and loaded with clever Daiwa kit, the 24 TDR QD 2500 is built for anglers who want finesse on the float, feeder or commercial circuit without faffing about.
90%Daiwa
High-value long-cast reel
A proper long-cast big-pit reel with a quick drag, big line capacity and the sort of tidy engineering that makes distance fishing feel far less hard work.
90%Shimano
Shimano Ultegra 5500 XTD
A big-capacity, long-cast Shimano reel with proper drag power, a spare spool and enough line capacity for serious predator work.
89%Daiwa
Left-hand retrieve
A compact, left-hand-retrieve baitcaster with a useful lure range, smart braking and proper aluminium build. A cracking option for pike, perch and lure anglers who want a dependable all-rounder.
88%Spomb
Spomb X Reel
A purpose-built Spomb reel with a hefty drag, bait-friendly line clips and the gearing to launch loads of bait without making a meal of it.
89%Savage Gear
SG8 4000H FD
The SG8 4000H FD brings a quick retrieve, serious drag and a useful spare spool to the predator bank. Here’s where it fits — and where it might be a bit much.
88%Shimano
Shimano Baitrunner Oceanic OC Reel
A proper workhorse with Shimano’s baitrunner system, sensible sizing and enough drag for everything from tench and bream work to serious carp sessions.
95%Shimano
STC3000XGFM
A rapid, refined predator reel with proper guts, a cracking retrieve and the sort of smoothness that makes lure fishing feel effortless.
89%Shimano
Baitrunner D range: 4000D, 6000D, 8000D and 12000D
A tough, no-nonsense Baitrunner with a proper free-spool system, sensible size range and enough drag for serious work. Here’s where the D fits on your carp and coarse armoury.
88%Shimano
Baitrunner X-Aero RA — available in 6000, 8000 and 10000 sizes
A solid big-pit Baitrunner with sensible sizes, tidy line lay and enough capacity for long-range carp work. Not the lightest reel in the bivvy, mind.
91%Daiwa
BLSMQLT3000D
Light in the hand, packed with smart Daiwa tech and backed by a serious drag, the Ballistic MQ LT 3000D looks a cracking choice for lure anglers who want finesse without flimsy tackle.
88%Daiwa
2023 Ninja LT range
A light, nicely specced Daiwa reel range with the right spread of sizes for float work, feeder fishing and bigger commercials. Nothing flashy for the sake of it — just a cracking bit of kit for sensible money.
86%NGT
NGT XPR Longcast Big Pit Reel
A proper budget big pit with a rapid drag, long-cast spool and enough line capacity for serious carp work. Is it the reel to put on your spod or fishing rods?
92%Abu Garcia
Left-hand retrieve
The Revo Toro Beast 51 is built for anglers who need serious cranking power, a hefty drag and loads of line. It’s not a dainty little lure reel, mate — this is big-fish tackle with a proper job to do.
Shimano
Left-hand retrieve
The left-hand Shimano Tranx 301 A is a strong, sensible baitcasting reel for pike, zander and big lure work. Not the lightest bit of kit, but it’s built for getting stuck in.
89%Shimano
ULT14000XTD
A big, capable Shimano big-pit reel with serious line capacity, a smooth drag and a cracking bundle of spool options for long-range carp and feeder work.
90%Savage Gear
SG6 3000H FD / 74737
A fast, light predator reel with a sealed carbon drag, spare spool and enough poke for lure fishing when the bites get lively.
88%One More Cast
One More Cast 1of1 All Rounder Reel
A smart-looking, properly versatile reel for carp, feeder, lure work and the odd salty adventure — with two spools and a cracking set of useful features.
90%Daiwa
3012-QD
A cracking match and feeder reel with a light feel, quick drag and plenty of distance-friendly kit. One for anglers who want proper control without a lump of metal hanging off the rod.
90%Abu Garcia
Revo5 Premier LP-L / LP-HS-L
Light, rapid and packed with control, the Revo5 Premier is built for anglers who want a cracking low-profile reel for lure fishing, big baits and hard-pulling predators.
89%Daiwa
2500D
Light in the hand, properly well equipped and built for lure work, the Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 is a smart choice for perch, chub and lighter pike fishing.
90%Daiwa
2023 Daiwa Legalis LT 4000-C
The Daiwa Legalis LT 4000-C brings a tidy 4000-size package, a smooth front drag and plenty of useful features without making your match or feeder setup feel like a lump.
89%Daiwa
Daiwa Matchwinner 3012 QD
A proper match and feeder workhorse with quick drag, a spare spool and the sort of sensible features that make life easier on the bank.
87%Abu Garcia
Low-profile baitcasting reel
Compact, well-specced and built for proper lure fishing, the Abu Garcia Zata brings a useful mix of casting control, drag power and sensible line capacity without making the whole job a faff.
88%Shimano
Rear-drag free-spool reel
A proper old-school free-spool reel with Shimano build, a spare spool and enough capacity for most carp and general coarse fishing jobs.
87%Abu Garcia
Left-hand retrieve
A punchy left-hand baitcaster with plenty of drag, a quick retrieve and the muscle for proper predator work.
89%Daiwa
Match and feeder reel
A tidy, lightweight coarse reel with the right blend of casting manners, smooth gearing and dead-handy features for match and feeder work.
91%Shimano
Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTE
A cracking long-range carp reel with a silky retrieve, proper line capacity and a feature list that makes sense on the bank.
90%Shimano
5500
A proper long-range carp reel with a cracking feature list, tidy line lay and enough grunt for hard-pulling fish. The 5500 is the more versatile option, while the 14000 is built with big-water work in mind.
90%Shimano
Ultegra FD
A tidy, high-tech front-drag reel with a light CI4+ body, smooth internals and enough size choice for everything from light coarse work to serious carp margins.
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