TACKLE INDEX DATABASE
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167 results
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.
88%Daiwa
4000-C
Light, sensible and built around the stuff that matters when you’re chucking lures for perch, pike and zander. The Prorex V LT looks like a cracking all-rounder, with a few details that make life easier on the bank.
90%Daiwa
23 Daiwa Ninja LT spinning reel
Light, smooth and properly versatile, the 23 Daiwa Ninja LT covers everything from perch and chub work to heavier pike spinning without making your rod feel like a fence post.
88%Shimano
2500FB and 4000FB
A no-nonsense freespool reel for carp, tench and general coarse fishing. The ST FB keeps things simple, affordable and nicely fishable.
88%Shimano
6000 and 10000 sizes
A straightforward Shimano baitrunner with proper freespool manners, sensible features and the sort of no-nonsense attitude that suits everyday carp fishing.
89%Shimano
Medium and Big sizes
A proper long-range baitrunner for carp anglers who want distance, control and a cracking free-spool system without faffing about.
89%Shimano
Shimano Baitrunner XT RB Reel
A proper carp reel with freespool manners, a spare spool and a cracking black-and-silver finish. The XT RB is built for anglers who want dependable baitrunner control without silly faff.
90%Shimano
SLX DC 71 HG A / SLXDC71HGA — left-hand retrieve
The Shimano SLX DC 71 HG A gives lure anglers a compact left-hand reel with digital braking, a brisk retrieve and enough drag for serious predator work.
90%Shimano
Nasci FD range
A smart, tough little spinning reel with proper Shimano gearing, a smooth drag and enough size choice to cover everything from light lure work to heavier pike and predator fishing.
Shimano
Stradic FM
A cracking all-round spinning reel with silky gearing, a tidy drag and enough size choice to cover everything from light lure work to proper predator fishing.
90%Shimano
C3000, 4000 and C5000 sizes
The Shimano Aero brings Shimano’s clever gearing, smooth front drag and accurate line control to a cracking range of coarse fishing reels. A tidy choice for everything from feeder work to commercial carp.
88%Shimano
Shimano Sahara RD Reel
The Shimano Sahara RD brings Fightin’ Drag, a sensible range of sizes and Shimano’s line-management know-how to the coarse and light carp bank. It’s not flashy, but it’s a cracking little workhorse.
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.
88%Shimano
Charter Special TR2000LD
A tough, lever-drag multiplier built for sea anglers who want control, capacity and a loud bite alarm without faffing about.
91%Shimano
Shimano Aero XR Reel
Light, smooth and nicely thought-through, the Shimano Aero XR is built for match work, feeder fishing and lighter carp duties without bringing loads of bulk to the bank.
Shimano
AEROBB4000 / AEROBBC5000
A clean, sensible Shimano reel for commercial carp, feeder fishing and general coarse work. The Aero BB isn’t flashy, but the spec sheet is bob on for everyday bank duties.
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.
89%Savage Gear
2500H FD
A sharp, fast little predator reel with a cracking drag, sensible spool design and enough refinement for lure work without turning your kit bag into a tackle shop.
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.
88%Shimano
BANTAM151A / BANTAM151HGA / BANTAM151XGA
A compact low-profile reel with an aluminium CoreSolid body, MGL III spool and enough grunt for serious lure and lighter predator work.
91%Shimano
31 HG and 31 XG left-hand versions
A featherweight baitcaster with digital braking, a silky retrieve and enough speed for quick lure work. Proper lovely kit, but it’s aimed at anglers who know why they want it.
91%Shimano
Right-hand 200HG / 200XG
A cracking low-profile reel for predator anglers who want smoother casting, fewer overruns and enough muscle for chunky lure work.
86%Shimano
Shimano FX FC Reel
A no-nonsense Shimano fixed spool that covers everything from light float work to feeder, lure and general coarse fishing without making your wallet cry.
88%Shimano
Shimano Nexave FJ Reel
The Nexave FJ gives you Shimano design, a decent drag and a tidy range of sizes without sending the bank balance into meltdown.
88%Shimano
Shimano Aerlex XTC Reel
A proper 14,000-size big-pit reel with a chunky drag, tidy line lay and useful long-range features. Built for anglers who want dependable distance work without jumping straight into flagship money.
94%Shimano
14000 / ARTCMGS14000XTD
A premium 14000 big-pit reel built for distance, silky retrieves and properly controlled carp. It’s a lot of reel, mind, and the price bracket won’t suit every angler.
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.
94%Shimano
Stella SW C
The Stella SW C is built for serious saltwater spinning, with heavyweight internals, a cracking drag system and protection aimed squarely at hard use. Here’s who should buy it — and who really shouldn’t.
89%Abu Garcia
Right- and left-hand retrieve options; available in 6.7:1 and 7.3:1 gear ratios.
A punchy, tough baitcaster with serious drag, tidy braking and enough spool capacity for most lure fishing jobs.
90%Daiwa
23 Legalis LT
The Daiwa 23 Legalis LT brings a surprisingly posh feel to predator fishing, with a lightweight Zaion V build, a smooth drag and sensible lure-friendly features.
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.
89%Daiwa
3000-C
Light, smooth and properly easy to live with, the Daiwa Ninja LT 3000-C is a smart choice for lure fishing, feeder work and lighter coarse tackle.
89%Sonik
Xtractor+ 5000
A tidy 5000-size carp reel with serious line capacity, a useful Quick-Torque drag and a few clever touches that make life easier on the bank.
87%Shimano
CDF201A · Left-hand retrieve
Compact, tidy and properly fishable, the left-hand Shimano Cardiff 201A brings a classic round-profile feel to lure and bait work without turning the bank into a faff-fest.
88%Abu Garcia
Left-hand retrieve · C4-5601
A cracking Swedish-made round reel for predator anglers who want solid gears, a sensible retrieve and plenty of control without faffing about.
88%Sonik
SK-47 Carbon 7000 · BC0032
A big-pit-style 7000 reel with a surprisingly sensible spec sheet. The SK-47 Carbon is built for distance, tidy line lay and proper control when a carp finally plods off.
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