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 NoddyT |
Okuma Kennet... |
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Posts: 482 (21/05/07 15:53) |
Any thoughts on this black beastie? I notice that its basically a Sheffield with an additional line guard and black instead of silver.
What do you c'pin guys think; £150 that could be better spent when I already have a Sheffield or a good upgrade? Maybe the £150 should be spent on a different make of reel? |
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 davhall |
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Posts: 4002 (21/05/07 16:30) |
i thought they were £190.
you pay more because it's a kennet reel you know...  dave.
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Paul Boote |
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Posts: 4341 (21/05/07 16:34) |
Pile of poo, the Kennet, in my opinion. Far better that you get either a Sheffield for trotting, or an Aventa Pro for both float-work plus some lighter legering. Both excellent. Or get yourself a Crouch-type wider drum Aerial solely for legering. Wouldn't use a Kennet even if I was given one.
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paul4barbus |
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Posts: 4250 (21/05/07 16:56)
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Agree with Paul, and the way it is designed you couldn't bat the reel anyway, assuming that is your preference.
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Allan |
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Posts: 1066 (21/05/07 20:17) |
I have had look at the Kennet, and it seems like a nice bit of kit. The line guard/cage would make it next to useless for Wallis casting. Well that's my opinion.
Allan
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Paul Boote |
"next to useless for Wallis casting" | ||
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Posts: 4341 (21/05/07 21:13) |
There lies my "beef" about the Kennet, probably (plus the fact that, as a reel, it's neither chalk nor cheese, especially in light of its excellent predecessors).
If I wanted an excellent, caged, free-running pin, now, I'd be looking at a fine-condition Rapidex, Flick 'em or even Trudex - at about half the cost ... from Ebay or Graham Peplow... |
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barbusdel |
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Posts: 61 (22/05/07 05:31) |
Hi guys, I recently bought a Young's Aerodex. i am a little worried now, as it never gets a mention anywere when the subject of centre pins come up.
 Ooops, should have started a new thread, sorry.  Del
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Allan |
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Posts: 1066 (22/05/07 08:41) |
I think that you can't beat a Swallow or the Adcock Stanton for Wallis casting centre pins. Although having said that if only they were four inch!
Allan
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NoddyT |
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Posts: 482 (22/05/07 08:56) |
Thank for info guys, wont bother with it then. I thought it was too much money anyway.
Paul4, I don't bat the reel, I have taken to using my Sheffield for margin fishing for carp with a 1.5TC Avon rod, a little 5lb carp on that gear gives the WOW factor! Can't wait for the season to start so I can use it properly and catch some wild fish 
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kenjiblaster25 |
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Posts: 1902 (22/05/07 09:07) |
I think you can get them for £130.
(Handcrafted Feeders for sale, made to your specifications. Have a look in BFW fishing classifieds.)
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darrens2 |
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Posts: 717 (22/05/07 09:13) |
Allan, have a look at the X pin.........................
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Allan |
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Posts: 1066 (22/05/07 12:15) |
I have handled an X pin, a nice reel but I did not like the open back. A nice reel otherwise.
Allan
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darrens2 |
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Posts: 717 (22/05/07 14:51) |
Neither did I but oddly I don't even notice it when using the reel......
Darren. |
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paul4barbus |
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Posts: 4250 (22/05/07 16:59)
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Allan
With respect - you know full well that you don't need a Stanton or a Swallow in order to Wallis cast, nor that it must be 4" When you teach people you will hardly insist they need the above will you? paul4 |
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