TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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43 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.
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.
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.
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%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%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.
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
Aero Technium Magnesium family — XTC, XSC and XS-B MGS variants
A seriously posh long-range reel with a featherweight magnesium body, cracking line lay and the sort of smoothness that makes distance work feel less like hard graft.
91%Shimano
14000 XTC
A serious big-pit carp reel with a light CI4+ body, long-cast spool and plenty of drag when a proper lump heads for the snags.
89%Daiwa
5000S-C, 5000S-C DH and 6000SS
A proper coarse-match workhorse with the features you actually want for feeder fishing, commercial carp and long-range chucking.
90%Daiwa
23NJMFLT4000-C
Light, tidy and properly practical, the Daiwa Ninja Feeder 4000 brings a useful spare spool and smart line management to the coarse bank without making a meal of things.
89%Daiwa
Daiwa Ninja Feeder Reel
A sensible, nicely equipped feeder reel with a smooth geared-down retrieve, spare spool and sizes to cover everything from commercial carp to proper river work.
89%Daiwa
5000-C
A cracking free-spool-style reel for coarse anglers who want proper casting distance, a useful spare spool and a smooth, sensible package without dragging a brick around.
91%Shimano
Ultegra 14000 XTE
A big-pit reel with serious distance tools, a smooth drag and enough line capacity for demanding carp and coarse work. The Ultegra XTE 14000 is a cracking bit of kit, but it’s no featherweight.
90%Daiwa
Daiwa 23 Ninja LT Reel
Light, smooth and packed with useful Daiwa tech, the 23 Ninja LT is a cracking reel for float work, feeder fishing and lighter carp duties.
88%Matrix
Matrix Aquos Ultra-D Feeder Reel
A proper feeder reel with the spool size, gearing and line control to make distance work less of a faff. Here’s where it earns its keep — and where it’s not the answer for every coarse session.
89%Daiwa
20NZD25
A proper distance-feeder workhorse with a shallow 25mm spool, twin line clips and enough retrieve to make repeated casts less of a chore.
91%Daiwa
23TDR25QD
A smart, versatile feeder reel with a quick drag, three spool options and the sort of line control that makes clipped-up fishing a lot less faffy.
95%Shimano
ARTCMGS14000XSD
A seriously posh big-pit reel for long-range coarse work, with a featherweight magnesium body, a massive 45mm spool and all the line-lay cleverness you’d expect from Shimano’s flagship Aero range.
88%Fox
Fox EOS 10000 Reel
A cracking big-pit reel for carp and specimen work, with the capacity, free-spool control and smooth clutch to handle proper fish without making the bank overly complicated.
92%Shimano
Shimano Aero XR C5000
Light, smooth and properly versatile, the Shimano Aero XR C5000 is built for modern coarse fishing where casting, line control and a tidy clutch all matter.
87%Shimano
Aero BB C5000
The Aero BB C5000 brings solid Shimano gearing, a useful line reducer and a big spool into one tidy coarse-fishing package. A cracking choice when your feeder or float work needs a bit more muscle.
90%Daiwa
24TDR4012QD
A smart, properly specced coarse-match reel with quick drag, long-cast credentials and a cracking spare spool in the box.
91%Preston Innovations
Centris NT 420
The Centris NT 420 is a smart, solid coarse reel with cracking line lay, a useful spare spool and enough refinement for serious match and feeder work.
91%Daiwa
23 TDR QD 3012
A refined quick-drag reel for commercial carp, big hybrids and serious float or feeder work. Smooth, controlled and built for anglers who like their tackle bang on.
87%Abu Garcia
Revo SX Low Profile, with LP-L 6.7:1 and HS LP-L 7.3:1 versions
A smart, tough baitcaster with a proper drag and plenty of control. More coarse-match specialist than everyday feeder reel, mind.
90%Daiwa
Daiwa 20 TDR QD 4012
A proper match and feeder reel with a quick drag, big spool and the sort of smooth control that makes playing decent fish a whole lot less lairy.
Preston Innovations
Preston Innovations Absolute Feeder Reel
A purpose-built feeder reel with the line control, gearing and spool shape coarse anglers actually need. Proper useful kit for method feeders, cage feeders and chucking at range.
90%Preston Innovations
Centris NT 320, 420 and 520 sizes
A smart, quick-witted match reel with plenty of useful features for modern coarse fishing — from short-range float work to proper feeder chucking.
91%Preston Innovations
Long-distance feeder and coarse-match reel
A proper long-distance and feeder reel with the build, spool capacity and gearing to handle serious coarse fishing without turning every cast into a faff.
Daiwa
23 TDR QD 4012
A proper match and feeder workhorse with a quick drag, shallow spool and the sort of smooth, controlled feel that makes busy coarse-fishing sessions a whole lot easier.
89%Shimano
Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTE
A cracking long-range reel with serious line capacity, a silky retrieve and enough grunt for big carp, big waters and chunky feeder work.
88%Daiwa
23 Ninja LT 4000-C
A cracking all-rounder for feeder, method and general coarse work, with a light feel, sensible gearing and enough drag to handle proper fish.
89%Daiwa
20 N'ZON LT 5000S-CP
A cracking long-cast feeder and coarse reel with the line capacity, drag and retrieve to cover a lot of water without feeling like a brick on the rod.
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