[Chad]

I'm thinking of buying a Teklon Concept Spin 802ML 8' rod and I would like a 3000 size reel to go with it.

I'm not looking to spend a fortune as I already have some nicer reels for my Supermix 270 and the Hardy Rod I have so it's either these or something like a 3000 size Shimano Technium.

I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with these...?

Mick, I know you rated these reels when they were first released, any update on their performance now they've had a few months to bed in?

I'm looking at light SW use (I always wash them after SW use) and some freshwater piking.

To be honest I'd rather spend only £50 on the Black Master 3000 and it has a slightly higher capcity spool. Is the Black star really worth the extra £30 for the kind of use I'm looking at? If you get a lot more reel for the money then it's a no brainer, I'll go for the star.

thoughts....

 

[James Davis]

I think Steve Lewis has one of those Black Stars and he really rates his and Mr Fish stocks both so you should get an answer soon, Chad.

 

[Alun Parry]

i too like the look of these reels and was wondering is there much diference between them? Also wondering if anyone can highly recomend somthing else for under £150. dont want another shimano .....
what are the sakura reels like??
i do also fancy the daiwa coastal inshore from monster tackle
http://www.monstertackle.co.uk/fishinglures/daiwa-coastal-reel.html

any advice thaanks all

 

[Callum]

i have a black star i use it for the lighter stuff a very nice reel indeed!
i cant compare it though as i haven't used the master!

 

[Chad]

Well I've ordered the Black Star from Mick, looking forward to getting it and trying it out when I get a chance

That Daiwa reel looks nice, I have a 4000 size Exceler Plus which I really like. The Daiwa seems a bit bigger than Shimano reels so probably go for a 3000 in Diawa sizes but I've not had any problems with mine so far.

 

[Alun Parry]

nobody seems to know much about sakura reels so ive narrowed it down to the daiwa coastal inshore and the black star...i think a saltwater rated reel is a must.