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Every bit of kit, tackle shop, fishery or course here is real and has a proper lowdown behind it. We’re adding more all the time.

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Reels
Korum Progressive Feeder Reel88%

Korum

Korum Progressive Feeder Reel

Progressive Feeder Reel

A purpose-built feeder reel with a shallow spool, sensible line control and the guts to handle open-ended, cage and method feeder work without making the bank feel like hard graft.

  • Seven carbon-steel ball bearings, plus a needle bearing and an anti-reverse bearing in a one-way clutch system.
  • High-strength graphite body and rotor for a practical balance of strength and weight.
  • Shallow machined and anodised two-tone aluminium spool with an aluminium line clip.
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Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTE90%

Shimano

Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTE

14000 XTE size

Shimano's Ultegra 14000 XTE brings proper big-pit carp reel tech down from the flagship range, with a CI4+ body and HAGANE gearing aimed at anglers who need to cast a long way and stop a big fish doing what it wants.

  • 585g with a 4.3:1 retrieve ratio
  • CI4+ body with HAGANE Gear inside
  • X-SHIP and Infinity Drive for a smooth, strong retrieve
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Shimano Baitrunner DL RB92%

Shimano

Shimano Baitrunner DL RB

Available in 6000 and 10000 sizes. Confirm exact model code before buying.

A look at Shimano's mid-range Baitrunner DL RB, available in 6000 and 10000 sizes, and how it fits into the UK carp and specimen scene.

  • 6000 size (BTRDL6000RB)
  • 10000 size (BTRDL10000RB)
  • Features Shimano's classic Baitrunner freespool mechanism
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Shimano Baitrunner ST RB92%

Shimano

Shimano Baitrunner ST RB

6000 or 10000 RB (Rear Baitrunner) sizes

A look at Shimano's entry-level Baitrunner ST RB, a reel that has introduced countless anglers to the benefits of a freespool system. We examine the two available sizes and why it remains a benchmark for affordable, reliable performance.

  • Entry-level freespool reel
  • Available in 6000 and 10000 sizes
  • Classic rear Baitrunner system
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