Garry Mills of Mill Tackle Engineering in Studley, Warwickshire, arrived at work very early to finish an order for hand-crafted centrepin reels and found 23 missing along with other unique…
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Review: Sonik Vader X 8000 Reel
BACK in the summer I reported on the exciting Sonik Vader X carp rod and reel launch, and how much value for money it offered. I promised to return to…
Review: Quick Speedcore BaitCast Reel
THE Quick Speedcore BaitCast reel comes with one of the fastest retrieves on the market – 9.3:1, which means it retrieves 99 cm of line per handle turn. Offering improved…
Weekly Winner: Cadence Rods and Reels
AMERICAN firm Cadence launched in the UK last week, as we revealed in our news pages. I can confirm that some very exciting rods and reels are here, specially designed…
Weekly Winner: Cresta Feeder and Match XT Reels
AVAILABLE through tackle company SPRO, the Cresta Feeder and Match XT Reels designed for match, Method and feeder work, look as if they offer a lot of ‘bang…
Fishing line tips to get the best out of what’s on your reels
Here is some top advice from Angler’s Mail magazine on how to load your reel and get the best from your fishing line. Everyone has their preferred method of loading…
How to cast with a centrepin reel
Beginner’s cast with a centrepin reel When learning to cast you are best off casting using loops of line. To do this, use your fingers and pull loops of line…
Review: Mitchell Avocet RZ FS Reels
MITCHELL is a name which needs no introduction to older anglers. And a solid free-spool reel nowadays doesn’t have to be expensive… this model from Mitchell is a prime example.…
Review: DAM Quick Contrast Reels
DAM QUICK reels now include this front-drag, fixed-spool range. There are six sizes in the range, including a DAM Quick Contrast 405 FD and a 408 FD, with capacities of…
Review: DAM Quick 1000-4000 Reels
We’ve heard the older versions of top-end DAM Quick reels have actually become collector’s items. Here’s the latest incarnation of this flagship series, designed and engineered in Germany. Packed with…