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Need some input on reels #6116379 04/27/11 04:39 AM
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I am going to upgrade my reels soon with matching reels that hold more line.

I want a big pit(-ish) type reels and I have been searching for quite a while for one under $100

So far I have come up with these(shipping is not really an issue):

Wychwood Riot Big Pit - $76

Offshore Angler Ocean Master - $84

Daiwa Crosscast S - $83

Daiwa Emcast Sport - $65

Daiwa Emcast Plus(cabelas) - $85

Daiwa Emcast Plus(bps) - $85

Has anyone had any experience with these reels?

Re: Need some input on reels [Re: themilkman] #6116424 04/27/11 05:00 AM
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I know you don't like baitrunners so i'd go with the Riot's but I have daiwas and love mine. Solid reels.


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Re: Need some input on reels [Re: themilkman] #6116457 04/27/11 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted By: themilkman
I am going to upgrade my reels soon with matching reels that hold more line.

I want a big pit(-ish) type reels and I have been searching for quite a while for one under $100

So far I have come up with these(shipping is not really an issue):

Wychwood Riot Big Pit - $76

Offshore Angler Ocean Master - $84

Daiwa Crosscast S - $83

Daiwa Emcast Sport - $65

Daiwa Emcast Plus(cabelas) - $85

Daiwa Emcast Plus(bps) - $85

Has anyone had any experience with these reels?


iv read good and bad reviews on the Wychwood reels, seems the bait runner like to lock up or just not work at all, and the drag is the same way.

i own the emcast plus reels, iv had them for over a year now and the only thing iv had bother me was the drag knob stopped clicking when i turned it, they do have flex in the body, you can feel the reel flex under pressure, i felt mine flex when i was fighting my 30, but the reel held its own and worked like a champ, the drag is smooth too, the line lay is good too. plus they have 10+ bearings thats more than most reels have. they are a good deal for a big pit or semi big pit or whatever you wanna call them.
p.s i have the 5500 btw close to 400 yards with 12lb line.


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pb buffalo 58.0lb
pb common 36.4lb
pb grasser 46.0lb
pb mirror 24.12lb
pb koi 15.25lb
pb blue 39.0lb
pb goldfish 1.5lb
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Re: Need some input on reels [Re: buffaloman chris] #6116477 04/27/11 05:31 AM
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pb buffalo 58.0lb
pb common 36.4lb
pb grasser 46.0lb
pb mirror 24.12lb
pb koi 15.25lb
pb blue 39.0lb
pb goldfish 1.5lb
pb bass 6lbs

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Re: Need some input on reels [Re: buffaloman chris] #6116489 04/27/11 05:39 AM
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I'd get the emblem Pro's but They are over $100 each and I want to buy a set for under $100 each.

Also, I don't use or like to use baitrunners, so tose are out of the question.

Re: Need some input on reels [Re: themilkman] #6116508 04/27/11 05:51 AM
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the emblem pro reels are not bait runner reels, altho you can get a quick drag knob setup i think, im like you i prefer a normal spool over a bait runner too, im used to it. i read the reviews on the ocean master, its iffy on that reel. and for the daiwa cross cast, well not alot of info on that reel, to me the wincast s looks better.


pb buffalo 58.0lb
pb common 36.4lb
pb grasser 46.0lb
pb mirror 24.12lb
pb koi 15.25lb
pb blue 39.0lb
pb goldfish 1.5lb
pb bass 6lbs

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Re: Need some input on reels [Re: buffaloman chris] #6116518 04/27/11 05:54 AM
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oh hey, im trying to get some gas money together to hit up whiterock this comming weekend, if i go try and come out, you can try out my emcasts and see how u like them.


pb buffalo 58.0lb
pb common 36.4lb
pb grasser 46.0lb
pb mirror 24.12lb
pb koi 15.25lb
pb blue 39.0lb
pb goldfish 1.5lb
pb bass 6lbs

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Re: Need some input on reels [Re: buffaloman chris] #6116520 04/27/11 05:55 AM
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Perfect timing! I was planning on fishing white rock this weekend.

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Go for these: Daiwa Basia 4 QDXs. grin

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The Crosscast looks nice; however that price is in Pounds so that reel will be well over $100.00. The Riots are relatively new so it may take some time before we get an over-all picture on their performance.

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I have casted with chris's emcast plus reels and was impressed with the distance I got from them, can't beat them for the money and they will hold alot of line.

I will also be at WR this weekend, perhaps I will see ya out there.



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PB Buffalo = 62-8
PB Mirror (fully scaled) 13-0
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Re: Need some input on reels [Re: Stephen Clark] #6117360 04/27/11 02:04 PM
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Go for these: Daiwa Basia 4 QDXs. grin

If I could, I would just so I could spod the granny out of those fish.

Originally Posted By: Erick M
The Crosscast looks nice; however that price is in Pounds so that reel will be well over $100.00. The Riots are relatively new so it may take some time before we get an over-all picture on their performance.


There's a currency changer on the top right of the website, in english they are the price I listed.

Originally Posted By: Stephen Clark
I have casted with chris's emcast plus reels and was impressed with the distance I got from them, can't beat them for the money and they will hold alot of line.

I will also be at WR this weekend, perhaps I will see ya out there.


That would be cool! I have been meaning to meet y'all.

Re: Need some input on reels [Re: themilkman] #6119301 04/27/11 09:25 PM
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Wychwood Riot Big Pit - $76

Offshore Angler Ocean Master - $84

Daiwa Crosscast S - $83

Daiwa Emcast Sport - $65

Daiwa Emcast Plus(cabelas) - $85

Daiwa Emcast Plus(bps) - $85


Alright, the Riot and Ocean Master are out, I guess it's all down to Daiwa now unless anyone wants to add any other high-spool-capacity reels to the list

no baitrunners
under $100

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