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Daiwa 23 Exceler LT Spinning Reel87%

Daiwa

Daiwa 23 Exceler LT Spinning Reel

23 Exceler LT range — 1000D to 4000D-C models

A lightweight predator reel with a ZAION V body, AIRDRIVE rotor and a sensible spread of sizes. A cracking shortlist option for perch and zander work — just pick the spool and size for your fishing, not the biggest drag figure.

  • ZAION V body and rotor, with AIRDRIVE rotor and AIRDRIVE bail.
  • Listed weights run from 175g for the 1000D to 225g for the 4000D-C.
  • Forged aluminium Longcast ABS spool and machine-cut screw-in handle.
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Daiwa 23 Legalis LT Spinning Reel87%

Daiwa

Daiwa 23 Legalis LT Spinning Reel

UK range: 2500, 3000-C, 4000-C, 5000-C and 6000D

Lightweight construction, AIRDRIVE features and a useful spread of sizes make this a cracking prospect for roaming predator anglers. Just pick the size for your rod and lures, not the biggest drag number.

  • Zaion V body with AIRDRIVE rotor and bail.
  • Five ball bearings and Tough Digigear gearing.
  • ATD Type-L front drag with size-dependent maximum drag.
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Daiwa Ninja LT Spinning Reel87%

Daiwa

Daiwa Ninja LT Spinning Reel

Ninja LT spinning reel range; size not specified

A lightweight-minded spinning reel with useful gearing, an ATD drag and no need to get carried away with fancy tackle. Just choose the size to suit your rod and lures.

  • LT stands for Light & Tough.
  • Graphite body and graphite rotor.
  • Tough Digigear gearing and ATD drag system.
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Shimano Nasci FC Spinning Reel88%

Shimano

Shimano Nasci FC Spinning Reel

Nasci FC range — size-dependent features

Proper gearing, useful size choices and a straightforward front drag make the Nasci FC a strong shout for predator anglers. Just don’t assume the tiny 500 gets all the same kit.

  • Front-drag spinning reel with a cold-forged metal HAGANE drive gear.
  • G-Free Body places the centre of gravity closer to the rod.
  • X-Ship, SilentDrive and CoreProtect are excluded on the 500 FC.
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Fox Rage Prism X Round Baitcaster84%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Prism X Round Baitcaster

Left-hand wind · NRL061

An aluminium-framed, left-hand-wind round baitcaster with a measured retrieve, centrifugal brakes and a long handle. A sensible match for heavier predator outfits, rather than delicate perch work.

  • Left-hand-wind round baitcaster, weighing 306g.
  • 5.3:1 gear ratio and capacity of 150m of 0.41mm line.
  • Aluminium frame with centrifugal spool braking.
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Fox Rage Prism X Baitcast Reel81%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Prism X Baitcast Reel

Prism X Casting Reel · NRL044

An aluminium-bodied baitcaster with a manageable 212g weight and a 6.8kg maximum drag. A tidy option for predator lure fishing, provided you want casting tackle rather than a do-everything fixed spool.

  • Product code NRL044; designed to pair with Prism X casting rods.
  • Cold-forged aluminium body and a stated weight of 212g.
  • Five ball bearings and a maximum drag of 6.8kg.
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Fox Rage TR Reel86%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage TR Reel

TR 1500 and TR 2500

A magnesium-bodied lure reel with two genuinely different size options. The neat twist? The smaller TR 1500 picks up more line per turn than the TR 2500.

  • TR 1500: 220g, 6.2:1 gearing and 79cm retrieve per handle turn.
  • TR 2500: 232g, 5.1:1 gearing and 74cm retrieve per handle turn.
  • Magnesium body, carbon-reinforced rotor and 10+1 bearings.
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Fox Rage Warrior Reels83%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Warrior Reels

1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000

A front-drag spinning range covering light lure work through to heavier setups. The trick is picking the Warrior that balances your rod, rather than simply buying the biggest.

  • Four sizes: 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000.
  • Front drag with a 4+1 bearing arrangement.
  • Oversized line roller designed to help reduce line twist.
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Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel89%

Shimano

Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel

Vanford F-generation range; C3000F and C3000 HG referenced

A lightweight predator reel that puts easy start-up and tidy lure control ahead of brute force. Cracking for keen lure anglers, but make sure you’re buying the right size and generation.

  • Lightweight CI4+ body paired with a MagnumLite rotor.
  • Cold-forged HAGANE gearing, MicroModule Gear II and SilentDrive.
  • Long Stroke Spool designed to support casting performance.
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Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Reel84%

Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Reel

UK pre-spooled version with Abulon braided line; sizes 2000–4000

A budget-minded spinning reel with a useful spread of sizes and a braid-loaded UK option. A tidy starting point for predator fishing, provided you pick it to suit your rod and lures.

  • Listed in 2000, 2500, 3000 and 4000 sizes.
  • 4+1 bearing system with Rocket line management.
  • A-Symmetric graphite frame, graphite rotor and aluminium spool.
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Savage Gear SGS6 Spinning Reel86%

Savage Gear

Savage Gear SGS6 Spinning Reel

SGS6 front-drag spinning reel; listed sizes include 4000, 5000 and 10000

An aluminium body, sealed carbon drag and saltwater-resistant build give the SGS6 plenty of appeal for lure anglers who split their time between freshwater and the coast. Just pick the size for your fishing, not the biggest number on the box.

  • Lightweight aluminium body with a carbon-reinforced composite rotor.
  • 6+1 sealed stainless-steel bearings and Dura Grease lubrication.
  • Sealed carbon drag system with front adjustment.
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Fox Rage Prism Spinning Reel81%

Fox Rage

Fox Rage Prism Spinning Reel

Range overview: C1000, C2500 and C4000

Three sizes, sensible weights and a straightforward predator-fishing brief. The Prism makes most sense when you match it to your rod and lures, rather than automatically buying the biggest.

  • C1000: 205g, 5.6:1 gearing and 150m of 0.18mm line capacity.
  • C2500: 240g, 5.1:1 gearing and 150m of 0.22mm line capacity.
  • C4000: 260g, 5.1:1 gearing and 150m of 0.28mm line capacity.
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Daiwa Prorex XR Baitcasting Reel86%

Daiwa

Daiwa Prorex XR Baitcasting Reel

300 size · PXXR300HLA left-hand wind / PXXR300HA right-hand wind

A 300-size baitcaster with an aluminium body, a roomy spool and adjustable Magforce braking. The Prorex XR makes most sense when your lure box leans towards pike rather than tiny perch plastics.

  • 300-size baitcaster with an aluminium body.
  • 37mm high-capacity spool and adjustable Magforce magnetic casting control.
  • Six corrosion-resistant ball bearings with specially treated stainless-steel balls.
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Abu Garcia Revo SX Spinning Reel86%

Abu Garcia

Abu Garcia Revo SX Spinning Reel

2000S, 2500S, 2500SH, 3000H and 4000MSH

An aluminium-bodied spinner with sensible size options and two gearing choices. A tidy shout for lure work, provided you choose the version that fits your fishing.

  • Five variants, with listed weights from 201g to 228g.
  • 5.1:1 gearing on the 2000S and 2500S; 6.2:1 on the other three variants.
  • Aluminium body and extra-rigid aluminium bail.
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