Tackle database
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21 results
91%Shimano
14000 XTE / XTE Spod
A proper long-range carp reel with serious line capacity, a cracking drag and a useful choice of 14000 or Spod versions.
83%Drennan
Red Range Feeder 6-40
The Red Range Feeder 6-40 keeps things straightforward: rear drag, push-button spool changes and a spare spool included. A sensible-looking package for everyday feeder fishing, rather than a reel to buy on big-distance promises.
83%Daiwa
Tournament S 5000T Black — TS5000TB
Big spool, black finish and a wooden grip. The TS5000TB has plenty of classic carp-reel appeal, but its weight and traditional front drag won't suit everyone.
87%Daiwa
19 Basia 45 SCW QD
A 515 g big-pit reel with tidy line-management features, a quick-adjusting drag and a useful spare spool. Lovely on paper, but do you need this much reel?
85%Daiwa
3000 and 5000-C
Gold spool, wooden grip and a compact Bite n Run setup. The GS BR LT has plenty going for specialist anglers — but picking the right size matters more than those cracking looks.
86%Daiwa
20WK25QD
A 25 mm-stroke reel with a Magsealed Zaion body, a long-cast spool and a folding handle. A tidy option if you want a carp setup that doesn't feel oversized.
84%Daiwa
5000C
A dedicated spod reel with a 45mm long-cast spool, Slow Cross Wrap and a metal line clip. Plenty of useful kit for repeat baiting casts, without pretending a reel can sort your casting out for you.
85%Daiwa
5000 LD · 21CCC45SCW5000LD-QD-OT
A deep spool, quick-adjust drag and folding wooden-knob handle make this Crosscast an appealing big-water option. Just don’t mistake it for a lightweight all-rounder.
86%Daiwa
22 Emblem BR 10000 — 22EMBR10000
A roomy spool, Bite'N'Run control and a spare spool in the box make this a sensible shout for static carp fishing. Just don't mistake it for a lightweight stalking reel.
86%Daiwa
Basia 45 SLD QD — 17BAS45SLDQD
A magnesium body, 45mm long-cast spool and quick-adjusting drag give this Basia plenty of appeal for serious carp fishing. Just don’t expect a posh reel to find the fish for you.
80%Daiwa
2500BR, 3000BR and 4000BR
Three sizes, a Bite & Run freespool and straightforward features. The Regal BR makes sense for carp and mixed-species legering, but pick carefully: the 4000 is a fair old lump compared with the smaller models.
85%Daiwa
Range overview: 5000S-CP, 5000S-CP-DH and 6000SS-P
A feeder-focused reel with steady gearing, useful retrieve rates and a thoughtful line clip. There’s plenty to like on paper, but picking the right handle layout matters.
85%Daiwa
2508, 3012 and 4012; five size-and-handle variants
A spare spool, sensible handle choices and a retrieve geared towards winding power make this Ninja range a handy shout for everyday float and feeder fishing.
86%Daiwa
2022 Whisker 45; manufacturer-listed 22 Whisker 45 SCW QD OT
A long-cast spool, useful retrieve and three supplied spools make this Whisker a tempting carp setup. Just don't mistake it for a lightweight little reel.
86%Daiwa
23 Emblem 45 SCW QD
A 45mm long-cast spool, tidy line-lay features and a spare deep spool give this Emblem plenty of carp-fishing appeal. Just don’t mistake it for a lightweight.
70%Fox
EOS FD 12K, front drag big-pit reel (a 14K version is also sold)
Fox's EOS FD is an affordable front-drag big-pit reel aimed at anglers who want strong, reliable carp fishing kit without the price tag of the flagship ranges, built around a 12K spool, slow oscillation and a 6+1 bearing set.
84%Daiwa
5000A big-pit size (model BWS5000A)
Daiwa's Black Widow 5000A is a straightforward, keenly priced big-pit carp reel with a geared-down retrieve and a simple, durable build, aimed at anglers who want a Daiwa name on the reel seat without big-pit money leaving their pocket.
90%Shimano
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.
92%Shimano
14000 XTD and 5500 XTD models exist. This guide focuses on the 14000 size, the most common big pit choice for UK carp.
A look at the key features of the Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTD, a popular choice for carp anglers seeking long-range casting performance without the top-end price tag.
92%Shimano
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.
92%Shimano
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.