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  1. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    I'm an idiot - I should be having a look at the parts numbers and contacting Penn! Like you say the Slammer has them, in fact the Clash has an all black one - that is a good looking knob (no pun intended I swear) https://www.veals.co.uk/product/penn-clash-ii-claii5000/ Penn EU will hopefully...
  2. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    I hope so! I'll keep looking... For example, this Gomexus option exits BUT they point out it's not compatible with the LCEU models (Long Cast EU) https://www.veals.co.uk/product/gomexus-power-handle-for-penn-battle-spinfisher-slammer/
  3. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    Yeah I too was impressed by the sealing - I'll be using the reels on Friday for the first time and looking forward to seeing how the drag behaves. Coincidentally VMO have a YouTube unboxing (and use) review and I think they say something like "...the Tidal XT is similar to a Shimano of twice...
  4. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    I haven't spoken to him(?) but having a look at the website there doesn't seem to be any Penn related knobs, unless if he does custom orders in which case I suspect it'll be $$$. My hopes are low, there's plenty of Daiwa and Shimano knobs on the market BUT nothing for Penn. Its shaft is similar...
  5. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    What convinced you to get them in the first place?
  6. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    I'm not sure...there's plenty of fitting info online for Shimano A and B shafts, and for Daiwa S and L shafts, but I haven't come across anything for Penn shafts...
  7. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    UPDATE: super quick delivery...reels arrived the next day! I've just spooled them up and I'm grateful they came with line reducers because I only need ~200m (hence why I was after the 7000 instead of the 8000). My initial thoughts are they're pretty nice! HOWEVER I like my knobs spherical so...
  8. crablante

    Ultimate fixed spool reel

    OR a lot of burritos and chocolate eclairs 🤤
  9. crablante

    Ultimate fixed spool reel

    So earlier this week I bought a pair of Penn Tidal XT and they seem pretty good for the money although tolerances are a tad slack. I'm really curious about some of the Shimanos, like the Bullseye and Power Aeros, I would hope the higher price would equal tighter tolerances. The Saltiga for...
  10. crablante

    Ultimate fixed spool reel

    Some time next week 🫣 😅
  11. crablante

    Ultimate fixed spool reel

    I know 😋 In fact the missus suggested I get it before I had the chance to ask 🥳
  12. crablante

    Ultimate fixed spool reel

    The Stellas and Saltigas are just over £1k so would you say £500 is mid priced? P.S. I made the mistake of holding a Saltiga and since then everything else seems lame 😒
  13. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    I was happy to go for the 7000 because I don't need the line capacity but I wonder why he was advised the 8000 is "better"? The Penn website says the 7000 and 8000 have ratios of 4.8:1 and 4.3:1; is the latter better? Line retrieves are on par at 98 and 100cm.
  14. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    Before contacting Daiwa Spain/France? For sure! It's a bit odd they haven't got back to my via email, I gave them the parts numbers and everything...I'll give it a few more day...either way I'm in no rush as the reels will arrive today :)
  15. crablante

    Lead Ban.

    What does "...purposefully ejectioning leads..." mean?
  16. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    Inner tube - good idea - I'll do that instead of using a rag because the teeth on the pliers where getting through. As for soaking in a bath of oil - I'm not so sure because there's ZERO gap for the oil to penetrate - the components are essentially bonded by oxidation. Vinegar with hot water is...
  17. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    This is really good to know - other threads on this forum have said similar things - they do look solid just based on pictures alone. There's only one left because earlier today I bought a pair 🫣
  18. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    I came across what looks to be a good deal. I'm not made of money but I NEED to go fishing next week 😋 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/405327886470?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=62KhAsEzQOe&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
  19. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    That is definitely a nice reel, but for surf casting I think there are better options. 100% - I do wash my kit after every session but didn't realise how much I was neglecting the line roller; rookie mistake 😒 Using vinegar, freezer, and pliers I've managed to disassemble one but the other is...
  20. crablante

    Surf Casting Reels

    A quick glance makes me think I'm getting new reels - for example over £2 for a lay line washer 😧 I'm looking for reels with a one piece bail (because they look cool) - it seems the Tidal XT will be fine. Some on this forum have bought and used it and are quite happy. I suppose I could go...
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