Reels special for Feeder / Match

Regular price €169.90 -16% Price €142.71
Capacity of the roller without spreader 0,30mm/240m. Transmission 4,7:1 Weight 255 g. Twist 80cm. Brake 11kg.
Regular price €93.94 -16% Price €78.91
Cleaning capacity without reducer 0.30mm/240m. Transmission 4.7:1 Weight 305 g. Line twist 80cm. Brake 8.5 kg.


Special reels for feeder fishing, like modern feeder fishing itself, are relatively recent. Initially, such reels were made for faster transmission, as feeder fishing was considered to be fast fishing with light weights. However, it quickly became clear that the faster retrieve was completely unsuitable for feeder and, unlike match reels, had to have a much slower retrieve. In Lithuania, feeder fishing is mainly done in rivers and large ponds where really heavy feeders are used. Casting is also quite frequent and tens or hundreds of casts can be made during a fishing trip. Pulling a heavy feeder out of the current 50 times is a huge strain on the reel, and fast-transfer reels simply could not withstand such loads for a year, especially if the cost of the reel is not high. Feeder reels are now also available in very slow 4.4:1 ratio. They are much more powerful and long lasting, even in the toughest conditions. Another very important feature of a feeder reel is a good quality clip. Feeder fishing is inseparable from distance fixations thanks to the clip. When fishing with a feeder, it is very important to bait and fish at the same point, so that the fish concentrate exactly where you drop the bait. The clip on the feeder reel must therefore be very strong and must not cut the line. The clip has to be able to withstand a lot of impact, especially when fishing with a braided reel. And at least in Lithuania, nine out of ten feeder anglers and sportsmen use braided line. Another important aspect of feeder fishing is the protection of the reel from water, or rather, the protection from salts, which are quite abundantly used in the baits that we throw into the feeder. The reels are, whether they want it or not, covered with bait, which can leak salts into the reel. This is a problem that Daiwa reel enthusiasts have to deal with very often. They are not well protected against water ingress and very often there are extraneous noises when the reel is turned, and when the reel is dismantled, the reason for this is the rusted needle bearing. This is where Shimano reels perform best. Even in the economy class, they have very good protection against water and are completely free of this problem.


Feeder reel sizes range from 3000 to 7000, depending on the length and power of the feeder rod. The more powerful and longer the feeder, the bigger the reel. For the shortest picker shafts, a reel size 3000 according to the Shimano classification can be used. But for powerful feeder rods, a 5000 reel may not be enough, a 6000 or even a 7000 reel is needed. Feeder reels, like float reels, are now mostly made with shallow reels because feeder fishing uses a thin braided line and a deep reel is practically unnecessary.


What is the difference between feeder and match reels?


The main differences between match and feeder reels are that match reels have a faster retrieve and feeder reels have a slower retrieve. Match reels also do not require very strong serrations, as the loads when pulling a float or feeder are very different.


What are the most popular feeder reels at the moment?


If you are looking for a reel for the river, look for a reel that weighs at least 400g and that has a transmission of no more than 5.2:1. If you are looking for an inexpensive reel, it is better to choose a reel with an even lower gear ratio, because the lower the gear ratio, the less the reel teeth will suffer from the loads. There are some reels that work very well with quite fast gearing, but they are very high quality and not cheap. For example, the Shimano Ultegra 5500 collects more than 1 metre of line per revolution, but is virtually unkillable. But you have to pay for this pleasure. The price of Ultegra ranges from 160 to 240eur, depending on the model. Thus, for feeder fishing, anglers often opt for higher quality reels. These are Shimano, Daiwa, Nytro in the more expensive segment or Preston reels. The Okuma company also has quality reels for those looking for a cheaper alternative. Shimano reels are very often on sale when you buy online from us, so you'll never overpay and probably won't find them cheaper elsewhere.

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